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SUMMARY:41st Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to present our 41st Winter Conference\, to be held the second week of March\, kicking off on Monday\, March 6th\, 2023 with a week of live virtual workshops and concluding on March 11th with an in-person gathering and celebration at Wesleyan University. \nWe’ll be offering a variety of live virtual workshops on farming\, seed saving\, organic land care\, community food security\, social justice issues\, and more. \nJoin us in March as we learn\, grow\, innovate\, and think critically about what we want our food system to look like in the future. Registration is open on a sliding scale ⏤ this model allows us to practice economic solidarity\, providing mutual support for the cost of our programs. In this way\, we make our education more accessible and help cover costs of operation. Choose the pricing tier that fits with your income and access to wealth\, and help us create a more just\, inclusive\, and equitable conference. \nConference registration includes invitations to all live virtual workshop sessions and our in-person celebratory gathering on March 11th\, as well as exclusive access to all workshop recordings for 3 months after the event.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/41st-annual-ct-nofa-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, 45 Wyllys Ave\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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SUMMARY:The 2023 NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA Summer Conference is the annual summer gathering of the Northeast Organic Farming Association \nNOFA is a non-profit organization of over 5\,000 small-scale farmers\, gardeners\, consumers and food system reformers. We promote healthy food\, organic regenerative farming practices\, and climate disruption solutions through soil management strategies \n\nThe 49th annual NOFA Summer Conference begins online: Monday\, July 24 – Thursday July 27\, with evening speakers and workshops. \nOn Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29\, we gather in person and online at Worcester State University\, Worcester\, MA for knowledge sharing and celebration through: \n\nWorkshops and discussions (including in Spanish)\nRacial equity caucus groups\nChildren’s programming\nLocal food & drinks \nA fair! \n\nThe theme is Buen Vivir: Celebrating Harmony with Nature and our Communities \nBuen Vivir is a contemporary philosophy rooted in Indigenous Andean traditions of collective care\, land stewardship and harmonious co-existence \n\nTickets are available on a sliding scale — scholarships are also available. \n \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER. \nAnd download and check the event app\, Whova\, for updates. \n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nI’d love to carpool. How do I find others who are going?\nHead over to the NOFA Group Carpool site: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/5badt0\nClick on the vehicle icon at top left to get started! \nWill lunch and dinner be served on Saturday?\nYes! Purchase lunch and dinner tickets when you register. \nWhat’s happening on Friday? \nIf you live near Worcester\, or want to spend the night\, dinner is available (a dinner option must be purchased at registration)\, with entertainment to follow. Housing is limited\, and must be selected at the time of registration. Contact registration@nofamass.org or 413-561-0073 with questions. \nIs there an online-only ticket? \nNo. When you register\, you’ll select one base ticket for the whole week. If you are only attending one workshop online\, you’ll choose a lower priced ticket. If you are attending events all week\, or all day on Saturday\, you’ll contribute at a higher level. \nI want to sign up for 1 or 2 weeknight workshops and also come to Worcester. Do I need two separate tickets? \nYou’ll purchase just one ticket\, see above answers. \nI really hope to be there in person on Saturday\, but I’m not sure yet. Should I wait until I know my schedule before buying a ticket?\nHaving a head count really helps with planning. Purchase at the level that reflects your most likely attendance scenario. \nAre meals included in my ticket? \nMeals and housing are not included in the ticket. You’ll select those separately as ticket add-ons. \nWill there be camping on site? \nCamping at WSU is not an option for us this year\, but if there is sufficient interest\, we may be able to help facilitate other camping arrangements. Contact conference@nofamass.org with requests. \nAre rooms available for both Fri and Sat nights? \nRooms at WSU are only available for Friday night\, but see the Logistics Hub for local lodging (along with parking\, accessibilty\, and public transport information).
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-2023-nofa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
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SUMMARY:37th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join organic enthusiasts from across Massachusetts and greater New England on January 13 at the 37th Annual NOFA/MASS Winter Conference! \nThis one-day event at Worcester State University provides a place to learn\, gather\, and kindle relationships in community with farmers\, local food enthusiasts\, land care professionals\, advocates\, elders\, young leaders\, and everyone in between! \nThe NOFA/Mass Winter Conference 2024 will be in-person only\, with access to workshop recordings after the conference. This year brings a democratic focus on innovative workshops and organizing spaces. Opportunities await\, with the chance to meet and reacquaint yourself with neighbors near and far. \nIn place of a keynote\, there’s a whole lot in store: a wide variety of workshops and discussions for organic growers at any scale\, including: \n  \n\nCordyceps Cultivation with Priyanka Malhotra of MycoSymbiotics\nCornell Botanic Gardens’ Native Lawn with Todd Bitner\nEffects of Growing Vegetables in Perennial Clover Cover with Piyush\nLabhsetwar of Sawyer Farm\nFarmer Movement + Wellness with Cynthia Flores\nVarieties for Organic Success with Paul Feenan of High Mowing Seeds\n\n\nPlus…\n\n\nThe Children’s Conference returns\, festive and bright!\nAn exciting round of racial justice caucuses\, Spanish language food systems sessions\, native plant and pollinator presentations\, and opportunities to hear about the newest programs in organic agriculture at the local\, state and national level\nSoil Health Round Table: Join a panel of renowned soil specialists to take a deep dive into soil attributes and come away with knowledge that will increase soil health on your site\nEnjoy delicious snacks throughout\, and local lunch with an organic focus\nTake home garden seeds\, forgotten recipes\, advice on tools and techniques\, maybe even a new phone number or two: this year’s Winter Conference features a fair\, with vendors and their specialists\, and a region’s worth of engaged attendees joining together\, poised for growth and change\n\n  \nClick here to register and find more information about the day’s event.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/37th-annual-nofa-mass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
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SUMMARY:34th Annual NOFA NJ Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA NJ Winter Conference is not just for farmers and gardeners… our community and audience also includes students\, educators\, ag industry professionals\, chefs\, land stewards\, conservationists\, foodies\, brewers\, and more. In our 34th year of this event\, we hope to provide a space for all communities to come together to share\, grow\, learn\, and connect. Join us in celebration of NJ food & agriculture and Help Us Grow the Garden State Together! \nFeaturing \n\n30+ Workshops on Farming\, Homesteading\, Food Systems & More\nKeynote Address by Dr. Will Brinton\, Founder of Woods End Soil Lab and Solvita Nexus Soil Health\nExhibitor Hall featuring Ag Industry Pros & Partner Organizations\nFilm Screenings\, Book Signings\, & Networking Opportunities\nPost-Conference Social Hour with Live Music & Local Libations\nLocal and Organic Breakfast & Lunch Included with Registration\n\nVisit our conference website for more information and to register.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/34th-annual-nofa-nj-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Rutgers University\, Douglass Student Center\, 100 George St.\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Farmer 2 Farmer Conference // Conferencia de Granjero a Granjero
DESCRIPTION://Español abajo// \nJoin the New CT Farmer Alliance for our first annual Farmer 2 Farmer Conference! We know that farmers learn best from each other\, so we are excited to feature workshops and a panel led by our very own members. \nThe event will also feature resources available to CT farmers and a Farm Hack competition. \nBreakfast and lunch will be served free of charge. Attendees will leave with some locally saved seeds and maybe some other fun stuff! \nHope to see you there! \nThank you to UConn’s Solid Ground Program and CT NOFA for helping to make this event happen. \nFunding for this event provided by USDA-NIFA-BFRDP Award #2023-49400-40870 \nRegister here for this free event. \n\nÚnase a la New CT Farmer Alliance en nuestra primera conferencia anual Granjero a Granjero. Sabemos que los productores aprenden mejor unos de otros\, por lo que estamos muy contentos de ofrecer talleres y un panel dirigido por nuestros propios miembros de los agricultores. El evento también contará con recursos disponibles para los agricultores CT y un concurso Farm Hack. \nEl desayuno y el almuerzo serán gratuitos. Los asistentes se llevarán a casa algunas semillas guardadas localmente y tal vez alguna otra sorpresa. \nEspero verle allí. \nGracias al programa Solid Ground de la Universidad de Connecticut y a CT NOFA por contribuir a la organización de este acto. \nFinanciación de este acto: USDA-NIFA-BFRDP Award #2023-49400-40870 \nRegístrese aquí para este evento gratuito.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farmer-2-farmer-conference-conferencia-de-granjero-a-granjero/
LOCATION:Meriden Public Library\, 105 Miller Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451\, United States
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SUMMARY:42nd Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to present our 42nd Winter Conference\, featuring a series of virtual workshops on March 20-21 in the lead up to our full day\, in-person gathering and celebration on March 23\, 2024 at Eastern Connecticut State University\, in partnership with their Institute of Sustainability. \nWe’ll be offering a variety of workshops\, covering topics such as farming\, seed saving\, organic land care\, community food security\, social justice issues\, and more\, including a keynote address by Maya van Rossum\, founder of the Green Amendments for the Generations organization. Our in-person celebration will also feature the presentation of the Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth award and our members’ annual meeting. \nThis year\, we will continue to implement a sliding scale pricing model\, allowing us to practice economic solidarity\, providing mutual support for the cost of our programs. In this way\, we make our education more accessible and help cover costs of operation. Choose the pricing tier that fits with your income and access to wealth\, and help us create a more just\, inclusive\, and equitable conference. Scholarships are still available thanks to our generous donors and sponsors. If you would like to request a registration fee waiver\, please click here. \nConference registration includes access to all virtual and in-person sessions\, as well as exclusive access to all recordings for 3 months after the event. \nJoin us this March as we learn\, grow\, innovate\, and think critically about what we want our food system to look like in the future. \nLearn more about the conference\, scheduled workshops\, speakers\, and more\, here. And don’t forget to register now to join us on March 23!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2024-ct-nofa-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Eastern Connecticut State University\, 83 Windham Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Farm & Garden Conference
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground High School presents the 2024 Farm & Garden Conference!\n\nWHAT: A Full Day of HANDS ON workshops on urban growing\, cooking\, education + more. Open TO ALL! \nWHERE: Common Ground High School\, Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT \nWHO: YOU! Teachers\, urban farmers\, backyard gardeners\, anyone who wants to incorporate growing food and food justice into their lives or work. \nWHEN: Saturday November 2nd 9am-2:30pm \nSchedule \n\n9:00-9:20 am Check in\n9:20-9:30 am Welcome!\n9:40-10:40 am Session 1\n10:45-11:45 am Session 2\n11:50-12:30 pm Vegetarian Lunch by a Hotel Marcel\n12:40-2:30 pm Session 3\n\nCOST: The conference is PAY WHAT YOU CAN. After filling out this registration form\, you must follow this link to pay $5-$80 in order to reserve your spot. Please email deborah@nhep.com if you have any questions. \n****Please register each individual separately even if you are coming as a family!**** \nYOUTH + KIDS: \n\nThe Kids Track is recommended for young people ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult at the conference.\nThe Kids track has a minimum contribution of $5 so that we can pay for staff time.\nThis conference is NOT a drop off program. Children\, youth and HS students must be accompanied by an adult at the general conference unless otherwise arranged.\nIf you are registering a child\, please select “Kids Track” for each session.\n\n***Please Register kids separately so we can ensure enough staffing.***  \nPlease email farm@nhep.com with any questions. \nATTENDANCE//LAST MINUTE CHANGES: \n\nWhen you register\, you are agreeing to come to the full day of workshops.\nIf you are not able to attend\, please let us know ASAP so we can open up a spot to another interested person!\n\nQUESTIONS? EMAIL farm@nhep.com \n\nQUE: Un día completo de talleres prácticos sobre agricultura urbana\, cocina\, educación y más. ¡Abierto A TODOS!\n\n\n\n*Esta conferencia no sería posible sin nuestra asociación con CT NOFA.*\n\nDONDE: Common Ground High School\, Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\n\nQUIEN: ¡USTED! Maestros\, agricultores urbanos\, jardineros de traspatio\, cualquiera que quiera incorporar el cultivo de alimentos y la justicia alimentaria en sus vidas o trabajos.\nCUÁNDO: Sábado 2 de noviembre de 9 am a 2:30 pm \nHorario:\n9:00-9:20 am Entrada\n9:20-9:30 am ¡Bienvenidos!\n9:40-10:40 am Sesión 1 10:45-11:45 am \nSesión 2 11:50-12:30 pm Almuerzo vegetariano por un chef local\n12:40-2:30 pm Sesión 3\nCOSTO: La conferencia es PAGA LO QUE PUEDE. Después de completar este formulario de registro\, hay que seguir este enlace para pagar entre $ 5 y $ 80 para reservar su lugar. Envíe un correo electrónico a deborah@nhep.com si tiene alguna pregunta. \n **** ¡Favor de registrar a cada individuo por separado incluso si viene en familia! **** \nJÓVENES + NIÑOS: \n-La Kids Track está recomendado para jóvenes de 6 a 12 años acompañados por un adulto en la conferencia. -La Kids Track tiene un aporte mínimo de $5 para que podamos pagar el tiempo del personal. \n-Esta conferencia NO es un programa de entrega. Los niños\, jóvenes y estudiantes de secundaria deben estar acompañados por un adulto en la conferencia general\, a menos que se acuerde lo contrario. \n-Si está registrando a un niño\, seleccione “Kids Track // Pista para niños” para cada sesión.\n*** Registre a los niños por separado para que podamos garantizar suficiente personal. \n*** Envíe un correo electrónico a farm@nhep.com si tiene alguna pregunta. \nASISTENCIA//CAMBIOS DE ÚLTIMA HORA: \n-Al registrarse está aceptando venir al día completo de talleres. \n-Si no puede asistir\, ¡háganoslo saber lo antes posible para que podamos abrir un lugar para otra persona interesada! \n ¿PREGUNTAS? CORREO ELECTRÓNICO farm@nhep.com.\n\n\n\nFULL WORKSHOP LISTING / LISTADO COMPLETO DEL TALLER\nSession 1\nLearning Garden Exploration \nDiscover Common Ground’s Learning Garden and discuss strategies for success with Sylvia Brewster\, our Learning Garden Coordinator. Topics will include strategic planning for high traffic\, kids\, & classes; seasonal crops & succession planting; garden maintenance. \nExploración del jardín de aprendizaje \nDescubra el Jardín de Aprendizaje de Common Ground y aprenda estrategias para el éxito con Sylvia Brewster\, nuestra Coordinadora del Jardín de Aprendizaje. Los temas incluirán planificación estratégica para mucho tráfico\, niños\, y clases; cultivos estacionales y plantaciones sucesivas; mantenimiento del jardín. \nAsk a Beekeeper \nJoin beekeepers Alex and Tim from Huneebee Project (HBP)\, as they discuss their work and answer your beekeeping questions. Tim will also share his love for a humble but essential tool –the cardboard nuc box — and show all the ways he uses it. While this workshop will be geared toward beekeepers with some experience and is not an introduction to beekeeping\, basic/introductory questions are welcome! \nHuneebee Project is a New Haven based non-profit social enterprise that develops job skills and connects youth to the environment through beekeeping. \nPreguntar a un apicultor \nLos apicultores Alex y Tim del Proyecto Huneebee (HBP) hablan sobre su trabajo y responden sus preguntas sobre apicultura. Tim también compartirá su amor por una herramienta humilde pero esencial: la caja nuclear de cartón\, y mostrará todas las formas en que la usa. Aunque este taller estará dirigido a apicultores con experiencia y no es una introducción a la apicultura\, ¡las preguntas básicas/introductorias son bienvenidas! \nEl Proyecto Huneebee es una empresa social sin fines de lucro en New Haven que desarrolla habilidades laborales y conecta a los jóvenes con el medio ambiente a través de la apicultura. \nContainer gardening for small spaces \nIn this workshop you will learn different strategies to grow your own vegetables in small spaces and or/containers \nJardinería en macetas para espacios pequeños \nEn este taller aprenderá diferentes estrategias para cultivar sus propios vegetales en espacios pequeños y/o en contenedores. \nTransformative Trash Talk \nThis one-hour workshop guided by Common Ground’s own Compost Coordinator will inspire you to rethink your relationship to waste within our throwaway culture. Join us to connect with the social justice and spiritual nature of creative reuse and closed-loop systems. Walk away as yet another joyful member of the “cult of compost”. \nBasura bonita \nEste taller\, guiado por la Coordinadora de Compost de Common Ground lo inspirará a repensar su relación con los desechos en nuestra cultura de descarte. Únase a nosotros para conectarnos con la justicia social y la naturaleza espiritual de la reutilización creativa y los sistemas de circuito cerrado. Aléjese como miembro alegre del “culto al compost”. \nKids’ Track (all three sessions) \nHave your child explore Common Ground while you participate in workshops! This track is for children ages 6-12. Activities are offered in mixed age groups and children will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities including time with the farm animals\, outdoor play\, and other farm and forest fun. \nSession 2\nBioBlitz \nBiodiversity is essential to the health of an ecosystem. A bioblitz is a communal effort to record species in a given location. It is a great way to engage students in learning about their environment and the variety of life in it\, while generating useful scientific data. Explore the biodiversity at Common Ground through a bioblitz led by former New Haven Public School teacher Kattie Leonnfu. How many species will we find? And how can we use this tool to excite our students about science? \nBioBlitz \nLa biodiversidad es esencial para la salud de un ecosistema. Un bioblitz es un esfuerzo comunitario para registrar especies en un lugar determinado. Es una forma estupenda de hacer que los estudiantes aprendan sobre su ambiente y la variedad de vida en él\, mientras generan datos útiles para la ciencia. Explore la biodiversidad en Common Ground a través de un bioblitz dirigido por la ex maestra de la escuela pública de New Haven\, Kattie Leonnfu. ¿Cuántas especies encontraremos? ¿Y cómo podemos utilizar esta herramienta para entusiasmar a nuestros estudiantes con la ciencia? \nThe Green Monster: building understanding and action around CTs most recent climate bill \nA guided case study of the “Green Monster” climate bill\, which includes wide ranging climate change mitigation legislation. What it would accomplish? What happened to it? and How to get it passed? \nEl monstruo verde: Generar comprensión y acción en torno al proyecto de ley climático más reciente de CT \nUn estudio de caso guiado del proyecto de ley climático “Monstruo Verde”\, que incluye una amplia legislación de mitigación del cambio climático. ¿Qué lograría? ¿Qué pasó con eso? y ¿Cómo lograr que se apruebe? \nMushroom Mania; Introductory Dive into Fungi \nThe workshop begins with an introduction to fungi\, one of the most diverse and essential kingdoms of life on Earth. Participants will learn about the basic characteristics of fungi\, their role in ecosystems\, and their unique life cycle. From decomposers to symbiotic partners with plants\, fungi play crucial roles that often go unnoticed. A hands-on activity where each participant will create their own oyster mushroom grow bucket. Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are delicious and relatively easy to cultivate at home\, making them ideal for beginners in mushroom cultivation. \nCampeón de champiñón: Una introducción a los hongos \nEl taller comienza con una introducción a los hongos\, uno de los reinos más diversos y esenciales de la vida en la Tierra. Los participantes aprenderán las características básicas de los hongos\, su papel en los ecosistemas y su ciclo de vida único. Desde descomponedores hasta socios simbióticos con las plantas\, los hongos juegan papeles cruciales que a menudo pasan desapercibidos. En una actividad práctica\, cada participante creará su propio cubo de cultivo de hongos ostra. Los hongos ostra (Pleurotus ostreatus) son deliciosos y relativamente fáciles de cultivar en casa\, lo que los hace ideales para principiantes en el cultivo de hongos. \nKids’ Track (all three sessions) \nHave your child explore Common Ground while you participate in workshops! This track is for children ages 6-12. Activities are offered in mixed age groups and children will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities including time with the farm animals\, outdoor play\, and other farm and forest fun. \nChildren should come dressed for the weather – we will be enjoying fall in nature! \nPista para niños  \n¡Haga que su hijo explore Common Ground mientras usted participa en los talleres! Esta pista es para niños de 6 a 12 años. Las actividades se ofrecen en grupos de edades mixtas y los niños tendrán la oportunidad de disfrutar una variedad de actividades que incluyen tiempo con los animales\, juegos al aire libre y otras diversiones en la granja y el bosque. \nLos niños deben vestir según el tiempo: ¡disfrutaremos del otoño en la naturaleza! \nSession 3\nWork WITH Nature To Grow Nutrient Dense Food \nTaking the lessons learned earlier in the day\, we will dive into soil health and its importance in growing healthy food. We’ll go over regenerative agriculture practices for gardeners\, then check out life in soil\, compost and compost tea.  \nTrabajar CON la naturaleza para cultivar alimentos ricos en nutrientes \nAprovechando las lecciones aprendidas al principio del día\, exploramos la salud del suelo y su importancia para el cultivo de alimentos saludables. Revisamos las prácticas de agricultura regenerativa para jardineros y veremos la vida en el suelo\, el compost y el té de compost. \nIntegrated Pest Management for the Home Gardener & Small Scale Grower \nJoin farmer Diane to learn about one of her favorite topics: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)! In this workshop participants will learn about the principles IPM\, see how we apply IPM them at the CG farm\, and learn how you can apply techniques to combat pests and diseases in your own space. Come with questions and ready to share your wisdom! \nManejo integrado de plagas para jardineros domésticos y agricultores a pequeña escala \nÚnase a la agricultora Diane para aprender sobre uno de sus temas favoritos: el manejo integrado de plagas (MIP). En este taller\, los participantes aprenderán sobre los principios del MIP\, verán cómo los aplicamos en la granja de CG y aprenderán cómo pueden aplicar técnicas para combatir plagas y enfermedades en su propio espacio. ¡Venga con preguntas y listo para compartir su sabiduría! \nRescatando los juegos de las Abuelitas: Preservando Tradiciones y Promoviendo la Diversidad Cultural \nLenguaje: Español con interpretación a inglés. \nEl propósito de este taller es fomentar el crecimiento comunitario por compartir juegos infantiles tradicionales. Se invitará a las familias a compartir con sus propios hijos los juegos que practicaban cuando eran niños\, ayudando a rescatar y promover juegos de antiguas culturas y sociedades precoloniales. Los participantes aprenderán y reflexionarán sobre cómo el juego ha evolucionado a través de culturas y generaciones\, explorarán el papel del juego en diferentes épocas y descubrirán formas de integrar estos juegos tradicionales en las experiencias de aprendizaje y juego de hoy en día. \nRescuing Our Grandparents’ Games: Preserving Traditions and Promoting Cultural Diversity \nLenguaje: Spanish with English Interpretation \nThe purpose of this workshop is to foster community growth by sharing traditional childhood games. Families will be invited to share the games they played as children with their own kids\, helping to rescue and promote games from ancient pre-colonial cultures and societies. Participants will learn and reflect on how play has evolved across cultures and generations\, explore the purpose of play in different eras\, and discover ways to integrate these traditional games into modern-day learning and play experiences \nMedicinal Herbs \nLearn about the benefits of medicinal herbs through a mindful and meditative experience that focuses on connecting you back to yourself. Participants will create their own herbal blends to take home. \nHierbas Medicinales \nConozca los beneficios de las hierbas medicinales a través de una experiencia consciente y meditativa que se enfoca en conectarse nuevamente consigo mismo. Los participantes crearán sus propias mezclas de hierbas para llevarse a casa.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2024-farm-garden-conference/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Partner events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
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SUMMARY:CT NOFA's 43rd Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to announce our 43rd Winter Conference will be taking place on March 1\, 2025\, at Eastern Connecticut State University. It will be preceded by three days of virtual workshops\, February 25-27. The conference will offer a variety of workshops\, covering topics such as farming\, seed saving\, organic land care\, community food security\, social justice issues\, and more. \nConference registration includes your ticket to our in-person event\, lunch at the conference\, access to all virtual and in-person sessions\, as well as exclusive access to all recordings for 3 months after the event. \n\n\n\nClick here to visit our conference website\, where you’ll find up-to-date event details such as speaker rosters\, virtual and in-person workshop schedules\, and more.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ct-nofas-43rd-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Eastern Connecticut State University\, 83 Windham Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20251210T215003Z
CREATED:20251210T215003Z
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SUMMARY:Growing For Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Growing Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium\, a two-day online event designed to support and strengthen organic agriculture across the Northeast. Supported through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program\, this free symposium brings together leading regional organizations to offer a unique series of hour-long webinars focused on intermediate to advanced farming practices. \nTailored for a range of organic producers\, from seasoned growers to those wanting to expand their knowledge\, this event will feature technical content grounded in research\, innovative methods\, and real-world production challenges relevant to the Northeast. Whether you’re looking to refine your current practices or build a strong foundation for your organic journey\, this symposium offers valuable insights\, practical strategies\, and timely knowledge to help you succeed. \nRegister today and join us online December 16 and 17 for two days of learning\, connection\, and growth. We’ll send the zoom links in a follow-up email. \nSessions will be recorded and available to those who register. \nSee the full workshop schedule and register to attend
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/growing-for-our-region-northeast-organic-farming-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Speaker,Symposium,Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T100000
DTSTAMP:20251210T214002Z
CREATED:20251210T214002Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA Interstate Council Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA Interstate Council meeting is open to NOFA members from any state chapter. \nThis year’s meeting will take place virtually on December 19 at 9:00am. \nThe Interstate Council is made up of members from 7 state NOFA Chapters. We come together to share common initiatives\, experiences\, challenges\, and successes. Laura Davis\, IC President will highlight the important work of the IC.  \nThe IC Policy Committee includes policy employees from the region and works on the national stage. Steve Gilman will give an update as to what the team has been working on this year.  \nThe editor of The Natural Farmer publication\, Liza Gabriel\, will speak about the exciting changes and improvements to the magazine in 2025 and what she looks forward to in 2026. \nElizabeth Henderson will join us to give us a brief overview of the work that the Agricultural Justice Project has done and changes planned moving forward. \nRegister to attend the 2025 NOFA Interstate Council Annual Meeting
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-interstate-council-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20251219T205858Z
CREATED:20251210T215815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T205858Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA NY 44th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA-NY for their 44th annual Winter Conference\, January 9-10 at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. \nNOFA-NY’s Winter Conference convenes hundreds of farmers\, food system professionals\, educators\, advocates\, homesteaders\, and gardeners who are passionate about advancing organic principles that create better food and farming systems. \n\nLearn more about the conference and register to attend
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-ny-44th-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College\, 735 Anderson Hill Road\, Purchase\, NY\, 10577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20251210T221054Z
CREATED:20251210T221045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T221054Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA NJ 36th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:A good story is much more than a simple re-telling. \nNOFA NJ has the responsibility – and the privilege – of championing the stories of our community\, and we know that each of us has a tale worth sharing. \nThis year and next\, our Annual Winter Conference will explore the stories within our community\, highlighting the people and the passion behind the work we love. In collaboration with The Moth\, we’re making space and taking time to listen\, learn\, connect and create. \nLearn more about the conference and register to attend
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-nj-36th-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel\, 1401 Ocean Avenue\, Asbury Park\, 07712
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20251216T204559Z
CREATED:20251216T204347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T204559Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA VT 44th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA-VT Winter Conference provides a valuable opportunity for farmers\, gardeners\, land stewards\, educators\, students\, policymakers\, and organizers in the food system to share ideas\, resources\, and skills. \nThis year’s theme is Seeding the Future. Every day\, everywhere\, people are sowing the seeds we need to grow a more just and resilient food system. The ideas and values we invest in today will be the harvests of our future\, and we invite you to join us at the NOFA-VT Winter Conference to think like a seed-saver—literally\, as keynote speaker Ira Wallace shares her wisdom from a lifetime of stewarding and safegaurding heirloom seeds\, and metaphorically as we cultivate the seeds of possibility in a full slate of agriculture and food-system-related workshops\, roundtable discussions\, meet-ups\, and activities. \nOn Saturday\, February 14\, enjoy the main conference\, while on Sunday\, February 15\, we will deep-dive into singular topics during all-day intensive workshops. Attend either day\, or join us for both! \nLearn more about the NOFA-VT Winter Conference.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-vt-2026-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Saint Michael’s College\, 1 Winooski Park\, Colchester\, VT\, 05439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20251216T205519Z
CREATED:20251216T205519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T205519Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA MASS 39th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 39th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference — a one-day gathering to learn about healthy soil principles put into practice. This year\, we’ll explore what makes soil thrive: from the rich microbial life underground to the human communities and cultural practices that sustain it above. \nPart of a broader effort to advance healthy soil goals across Massachusetts farms and gardens\, in alignment with the Massachusetts Healthy Soils Action Plan. \nLearn more about the NOFA/MASS winter conference.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-mass-39th-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, 181 Presidents Dr.\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20251216T210201Z
CREATED:20251216T210201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T210201Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA NH 24th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA-NH Winter Conference is one of the state’s largest and most vibrant events dedicated to sustainable agriculture\, local food systems\, and community resilience. Each year\, hundreds of attendees gather for a day filled with learning\, connection\, and inspiration. Farmers\, gardeners\, nonprofit leaders\, organic advocates\, government officials\, food system professionals\, and community members from all walks of life come together to share knowledge and strengthen our collective impact. \nThe conference features a dynamic mix of workshops\, an inspiring keynote address\, and a bustling exhibitor fair showcasing local organizations\, businesses\, and resources. Attendees also enjoy hands-on activities like a community seed swap\, collaborative projects\, and opportunities to win prizes through our annual raffle. A light breakfast and full lunch are provided to keep participants fueled for a full day of engagement and exchange. \nWhether you’re digging into soil or food policy\, managing a farm or a nonprofit\, or simply passionate about building a better food future\, the Winter Conference offers something for everyone. \nLearn more about the NOFA NH winter conference.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-nh-24th-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Colby Sawyer College\, 541 Main St.\, New London\, NH\, 03257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260210T215819Z
CREATED:20251114T184629Z
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SUMMARY:CT NOFA 44th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that our 44th annual winter conference will be taking place March 7\, 2026\, at Wesleyan University in Middletown\, Connecticut. It will be proceeded by 3 days of virtual workshops\, March 3-5. \nTickets include access to all virtual workshops\, the in-person conference on March 7 (including lunch)\, and exclusive access to all virtual workshop recordings for 3 months after the conference. Tickets are available now and in several formats: \n\n$70 – CT NOFA Members\n$70 – Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals\n$90 – General Admission\n$100 – Bronze Supporter Ticket (this ticket helps to defray the cost of lunch for scholarship attendees)\n$120 – Silver Supporter Ticket (this ticket helps cover the conference and lunch cost for scholarship attendees)\n$140 – Gold Supporter Ticket (this ticket fully funds an additional scholarship ticket for someone who would otherwise be unable to attend)\n\nWe’re deeply appreciative of those who are able to ‘pay it forward’ by choosing one of the Supporter tier tickets. By doing so\, we are able to make scholarship tickets available to those who might not otherwise be able to attend. \nPlease note: to access CT NOFA member or AOLCP discounted tickets\, you MUST login through our member portal. You may do so at the ticketing page by clicking on the “login” button in the upper right corner of that window. If you are unable to login to the CT NOFA member portal or are unable to pay online\, please click here to email us. \nVisit the following links to learn more about the 2026 Winter Conference: \nGET TICKETS\n2026 CT NOFA Winter Conference information\nSubmit a workshop proposal\nBecome a conference sponsor\nBecome a conference exhibitor
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ct-nofas-44th-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, 45 Wyllys Ave\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Organic Land Care,Skill Share,Soil Health,Speaker,Symposium,Webinar,Workshops
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