Partner events
Events
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Land Evaluation and Farmland Access
Gunther Farm 24 Hyde Rd., Vernon, CT, United StatesThis event is part of CT NOFA's Skill Share program, produced in partnership with UConn Extension's Solid Ground program. For folks who are still looking for land, whether to lease or purchase. Learn how to evaluate potential properties for agricultural use. Explore three different properties with Solid Ground soil, conservation, and land use consultant Kip…
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Hemp Fiber Cultivation
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station 190 Sheldon Rd., Griswold, CT, United StatesThis event is part of CT NOFA's Skill Share program, produced in partnership with UConn Extension's Solid Ground program. Go through a season of growing hemp with this skill share as you meet up multiple times during the growing season to observe and discuss the processes of seeding, harvesting, and processing hemp for fiber production.…
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2024 Farm & Garden Conference
Common Ground High School 358 Springside Ave, New Haven, CT, United StatesCommon Ground High School presents the 2024 Farm & Garden Conference! WHAT: A Full Day of HANDS ON workshops on urban growing, cooking, education + more. Open TO ALL! WHERE: Common Ground High School, Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center, 358 Springside Ave, New Haven, CT WHO: YOU! Teachers, urban farmers, backyard gardeners, anyone who…
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“Common Ground” Showing, Featuring CT NOFA Panelists
Fairfield Theater Company 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, CT, United StatesOn November 17, the Fairfield Theater Company will be hosting a free screening of Common Ground. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-M4Hq0MKFA Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health.…
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New Haven Climate, Clean Energy, and Connecticut
CitySeed 162 James St., New Haven, CT, United StatesCT NOFA is proud to partner with the Sierra Club of Connecticut and CitySeed to host a conversation about the causes and impacts of climate change, how Connecticut is doing on efforts to address the issue, and solutions that can be implemented. What actions are needed to ensure healthy, safe, and resilient communities in the…
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Farm Tour: Fort Hill Farm
Fort Hill Farm 18 Fort Hill Rd., New Milford, CT, United StatesFarmers, farm workers, and aspiring farmers: Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Fort Hill Farm’s greenhouse and high tunnel systems. Explore the different structures, learn when and why each was built, and discover how specific design choices support diverse production needs. The tour also includes a look at their new grant-funded soil steamer and its role in improving soil health and productivity.
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Connecticut Sun Day
Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, ConnecticutOn September 21, 2025 the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action and CT NOFA invite you to join us to celebrate power from the sun: solar and other renewable energy sources. Sun Day is a nation-wide moment to come together for clean power for everyone. In Connecticut, state-wide efforts are being led by Lynn Stoddard and…
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Farm Tour: Sunset Farm
Sunset Farm 1057 Andrew Mountain Rd., Naugatuck, CT, United StatesFarmers, farm workers, and aspiring farmers: Visit the certified organic Sunset Farm in Naugatuck and learn how they incorporate high tunnels into four-season farming. The tour will also discuss the role of cover cropping in maintaining soil health.
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CT Grown Academy: Spring Marketing Webinar for Farmers
OnlineCT Grown Academy is a free educational series designed to help Connecticut farmers and agricultural producers improve their marketing and digital presence, helping them to connect more effectively with consumers. This webinar continues that mission with practical, organic-specific guidance you can apply right away.
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Forest Farming: Ecological and Legal Considerations for Connecticut
The Hickories 136 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, United StatesJoin us for a workshop covering important ecological and legal considerations for forest farming of native medicinal herbs in Connecticut. This workshop will focus on two of the highest-value, rare native herbs: American ginseng and goldenseal.
