The Networks That Grow Jersey

These networks form the backbone of a thriving rural Jersey, driving a transition to an economy that nourishes people, place and purpose. While each organisation has its unique focus, they all share common ground. They're united by a commitment to protect the island's environment, culture, community, heritage and future.

The future is built on participation. By joining and supporting these associations, you're investing into the land, food, and the community we’re all part of.‍

• Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society (RJA&HS)
  Website: royaljersey.co.uk
  Focus: Agriculture • Horticulture • Education
  For nearly two centuries, the RJA&HS has been at the heart of island life — supporting farmers, showcasing produce, and celebrating Jersey’s agricultural heritage.
  Why it matters: It’s the beating heart of Jersey’s farming community and a launchpad for new generations of growers.
• Farm Jersey
  Website: farmjersey.je
  Focus: Market development • Trade • Rural collaboration
  Connecting producers, retailers, and the world beyond, Farm Jersey supports local businesses to grow sustainably and trade confidently.
  Why it matters: It turns local skill into global opportunity — without losing the sense of place that makes Jersey unique.
• Genuine Jersey Products Association (GJPA)
  Website: genuinejersey.je
  Focus: Local branding • Business support • Promotion
  The Genuine Jersey mark is more than a label — it’s a promise of authenticity. Members span food, farming, art, and craft, all rooted in the island.
  Why it matters: Every Genuine Jersey product tells the story of local enterprise and island identity.
• Jersey Farmers Union (JFU)
  Website: facebook.com/jerseyfarmersunion/
  Focus: Representation • Policy • Farmer welfare
  The JFU advocates for fair policy, sustainable practice, and a strong voice for those who work the land.
  Why it matters: It ensures farming in Jersey remains viable, valued, and visible.
• Jersey Organic Association (JOA)
  Website: ruraljersey.co.uk/the-jersey-organic-association
  Focus: Regenerative farming • Soil health • Community growing
  Championing natural methods and organic principles, the JOA builds healthier connections between people, food, and planet.
  Why it matters: It reminds us that care for the land begins beneath our feet.
• Jersey Beekeepers’ Association (JBKA)
  Website: jbka.org.je
  Focus: Pollination • Biodiversity • Education
  A community of keepers safeguarding Jersey’s bees — and with them, the island’s ecosystems and food resilience.
  Why it matters: Without pollinators, there’s no harvest. Their work sustains life at every level.
• National Trust for Jersey
  Website: nationaltrust.je
  Focus: Land stewardship • Heritage • Conservation
  Protecting landscapes, wildlife, and historic farms, the Trust preserves the living tapestry of rural Jersey.
  Why it matters: It holds space for the island’s wild beauty — ensuring that open fields and ancient footpaths stay open to all.
• Jersey Heritage
  Website: jerseyheritage.org
  Focus: Culture • Rural history • Education
  Through sites like Hamptonne Country Life Museum, Jersey Heritage keeps the island’s rural past alive and relevant.
  Why it matters: It bridges generations — showing that our future of food and farming is rooted in centuries of craft and care.
• Jersey Milk Marketing Board (JMMB)
  Website: jerseydairy.je
  Focus: Dairy regulation • Farmer representation • Quality assurance
  The JMMB oversees milk supply on the island, supporting dairy farmers and ensuring the Jersey breed’s world-famous standards are upheld.
  Why it matters: It keeps Jersey milk pure, sustainable, and proudly local — safeguarding one of the island’s most iconic exports.
• Jersey Dairy
  Website: jerseydairy.je
  Focus: Production • Exports • Sustainability
  Owned by the island’s dairy farmers, Jersey Dairy turns the work of local herds into award-winning milk, butter, and ice cream enjoyed across the globe.
  Why it matters: Every pint and pot begins on island pastures — proving that a small island can lead with quality and care.
• Jersey Equine Association
  Website: jerseyequine.co.uk (verify link before publishing)
  Focus: Horse welfare • Riding • Rural lifestyle
  Supporting horse owners, riders, and enthusiasts across the island, the Jersey Equine Association promotes responsible care, equestrian sport, and the wellbeing of horses within Jersey’s rural landscape.
  Why it matters: Horses are part of the island’s living heritage — connecting recreation, stewardship, and the rhythms of rural life.
• Jersey Allotments (JALGA)
  Website: jalga.org
  Focus: Community growing • Food resilience • Education
  A network of allotments that empowers islanders to grow their own food, share knowledge, and reconnect with the soil beneath their feet.
  Why it matters: Every seed sown brings food sovereignty a little closer, turning spare plots into spaces of abundance and belonging.
• Jersey Trees for Life
  Website: jerseytreesforlife.org
  Focus: Reforestation • Biodiversity • Climate action
  Dedicated to planting, protecting, and promoting Jersey’s trees, this charity restores habitats and builds resilience against climate change — one tree, one volunteer, one community at a time.
  Why it matters: Trees are timekeepers of the island’s health; nurturing them means investing in the air, soil, and spirit of Jersey’s future.

When we connect them, we grow stronger. When we participate in them, Jersey thrives.