Wildlife Fence Cost-Share Program for Unpreserved Farms

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture offers the Wildlife Fence Cost-Share Program for Unpreserved Farms, providing matching grant funds to eligible farmers for constructing wildlife fences to protect agricultural products from deer, bear, and other wildlife. The program covers up to 50% of eligible project costs with a grant cap of $50,000 per applicant. The funding, totaling approximately $960,000 for Fiscal Year 2024, is available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. The program is designed to support commercial farms that are not on preserved land and meet specific size and sales criteria, including farms as small as five acres or specialized operations like beekeeping. Funds available until exhausted.