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Organic Record Keeping Checklist: Forest Farming (Wild Crops)
Thanks to support through the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, CT NOFA has made available this Forest Farming (Wild Crops) record keeping checklist.
Events
Soil Health 3-Ways – July Session
Under the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager, Monique Bosch, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual sessions (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – physical, chemical, and biological – in the lead-up to an in-person, practical application session. This 4-course series is intended for both commercial farmers and home gardeners to help them work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food.
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Community Events, Classes, and Workshops
Forest Farming: Ecological and Legal Considerations for Connecticut
Forest farming offers an exciting strategy for cultivating high-value herbs within a natural forest setting. However, some of these herb species are very rare in…
Farm Picnic & Benefit Concert
Meet us under the Mulberry Tree with a vista of the cow barn and pastures for our first annual Picnic at the Farm event. A…
Eastern CT CRAFT Farm Tour and Training – Hidden Blossom Farm (Union, CT)
Eastern CT CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is proud to present a farmer training at Hidden Blossom Farm. Meetings will start at 4pm…
Join Us
Memberships are available for individuals, families, farms, and businesses that are committed to ensuring the growth and viability of organic agriculture, organic food, and organic land care in Connecticut.
Winter Conference
Each winter, CT NOFA holds our signature event, the Winter Conference, featuring the Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth Award, our annual meeting, and a keynote address. Also included are workshops on farming, seed saving, organic land care, community food security, social justice issues, and more. The conference also includes Farmer Circles – peer learning communities for farmers interested in discussing a particular topic in an informal, supportive environment.
Resources
CT NOFA features unique, in-depth and actionable resources for experienced farmers, farmers just starting out, and for gardeners of all backgrounds and skill levels. Resources include bespoke CT NOFA offerings and publications from our partners in Connecticut and beyond. Additionally, find the Organic Farm Stand, Digging in the Dirt and NOFA podcasts are available in one convenient location. Finally, CT NOFA members can post a free classified listing as a member benefit.
Support Us
You can support CT NOFA by making a tax-deductible donation, beginning or renewing a CT NOFA membership, and more. We are grateful for your support.