Beginning Farmer Programs
Microscopy Training Courses for Winter/Spring 2025
CT NOFA has a new roster of microscopy courses slated for early in 2025. Trainings include 3 recorded virtual sessions (made available to participants at time of registration) and 1…
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Microscopy Course Registration Now Open
CT NOFA is happy to announce our newest slate of microscopy courses. Trainings will be held at: October 26, Simsbury Community Farm in Simsbury, CT THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL…
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CT NOFA Board Member, Freedom Gerardo, Featured on NBC Connecticut
NBC Connecticut recently interviewed CT NOFA board member, Freedom Gerardo, about his work as co-director of the Venture Farming Institute, “a farming education program here in Connecticut [that] is assisting…
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TOPP Mentorship Program Seeks Applicants for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Cohorts
After successful pairings of experienced organic growers with transitioning-to-organic growers in over the last two years, CT NOFA seeks additional applicants for fall 2024 and spring 2025 cohorts of mentor/mentee…
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Connecticut Farms Newly Certified Organic
The original version of this story included Lathrop Farm in Lebanon, CT, which we mistakenly described as having been certified organic for maple syrup in March of 2024. In fact,…
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Soil Health Microscopy Courses for this Summer
CT NOFA is offering additional microscopy training this summer. Participants will view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil.…
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