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SUMMARY:9th Annual Know Your Farmer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Get ready!  It’s time to celebrate the 9th Annual Know Your Farmer Fair on Saturday\, March 9th\, 2024 at the Community Center located in downtown Willimantic. \nCT NOFA is proud to be a co-sponsor of The Know Your Farmer Fair\, which is an opportunity for residents\, chefs\, and food service directors to meet local farmers and to look ahead to the upcoming growing season. Residents can shop the farmer’s market as well as discuss local Community Supported Agriculture Programs (CSA)\, farm stands and pick-your-own opportunities. Learn more here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/9th-annual-know-your-farmer-fair/
LOCATION:Windham Community Center\, 665R Main St.\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Partner events
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SUMMARY:Climate and Environment Advocacy Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to join with the Sierra Club of Connecticut and other organizations for this day of advocacy. Come to the State Capitol in Hartford to advocate for strong and meaningful legislation to protect our environment and keep Connecticut’s climate promise! At this event you will hear from speakers about bills before the legislature on topics including climate\, clean energy\, pollution reduction\, toxics\, and waste reduction. We’ll have materials available for you to share with your legislators following the program.\n\nOnce you have signed up\, please reach out to your own legislators\, invite them to the program\, and ask to meet with them after the program ends at 10:30 am. Meet in Room 310 (third floor).\n\n\nRSVP: https://bit.ly/49djcSv\nDirections\, parking\, and bus and rail info can be found https://bit.ly/3UInzjU.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/climate-and-environment-advocacy-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Ave.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Organic Pest and Disease Management
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of CT NOFA’s Skill Share program\, produced in partnership with UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program. \nJoin Shuresh Ghimire\, UConn Extension IPM educator at Lathrop Farmstead as we explore the different pests and diseases vegetable farmers can face in a season and how to manage them in a organic way. This 3-hour event will provide a hands on opportunity to see what are the sorts of things we are facing this time of year\, but also how earlier pests and diseases have been managed. Being certified organic always makes it more important to understand the firm boundaries of what you can and can’t do\, so if you are interested in transitioning your farm to organic\, or are in the early stages of your certified organic farm\, this would be a great skill share to attend. \nThis field day is free to attend. Register here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-pest-and-disease-management/
LOCATION:Lathrop Farmstead\, 77 Randall Rd.\, Lebanon\, CT\, 06249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Partner events,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:Land Evaluation and Farmland Access
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of CT NOFA’s Skill Share program\, produced in partnership with UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program. \nFor 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 Kolesinskas. We will evaluate the major soil properties to consider for different types of agriculture\, evaluate the location and condition of existing infrastructure\, including potential water sources\, impact of wetlands\, neighbors and wildlife\, land restoration\, topography\, and local microclimates. Learn how to use the Web Soil Survey and other Connecticut and municipal maps as tools in the process\, and where to find information on a property’s history\, town zoning agriculture restrictions\, setbacks\, and more. \nThis Skill Share occurs over the course of two days\, at three different properties: \n\nSeptember 8th @ Gunther Farm in Vernon\nSeptember 15th @ Off Center Farm in Woodbridge\nSeptember 15th @ Beets and Blooms Farm in Cobalt\n\nThis skill share is free to attend. Register here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/land-evaluation-and-farmland-access/
LOCATION:Gunther Farm\, 24 Hyde Rd.\, Vernon\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Partner events,Skill Share
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SUMMARY:Hemp Fiber Cultivation
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of CT NOFA’s Skill Share program\, produced in partnership with UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program. \nGo 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. If you are looking to add this into your growing operation as a product\, or if you already grow it\, but haven’t grown it with hemp fiber mind\, this is the skill share for you. \nThis skill share will be conducted over the course of three field days\, each focused on specific aspects of the hemp fiber growth cycle: \n\nSEEDING: May 20th (rain date May 21st)\nHARVESTING: September 14th\nPROCESSING: TBA\, scheduled for November\n\nThis skill share program is free to attend. Register here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/hemp-fiber-cultivation/
LOCATION:The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, 190 Sheldon Rd.\, Griswold\, CT\, 06351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Partner events,Skill Share
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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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SUMMARY:"Common Ground" Showing\, Featuring CT NOFA Panelists
DESCRIPTION:On November 17\, the Fairfield Theater Company will be hosting a free screening of Common Ground. \n \nCommon 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. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement\, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money\, power\, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white\, black\, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate\, save our health\, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late. \nExpert panelists from CT NOFA will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A. \n\nMichael Nadeau | CT NOFA Organic Land Care Program Co-Founder & Wildflower Meadow Specialist\nDr. Kim Stoner | Emeritus Scientist\, Department of Entomology at the CT Agricultural Experiment Station and CT NOFA Director of Policy and Advocacy\nMonique Bosch | CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager; Soil Health Educator at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Berkshire Botanical Gardens\n\nDoors open at 4:00pm and screening begins at 4:30pm. \nClick here to learn more and reserve your free tickets.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/common-ground-showing-featuring-ct-nofa-panelists/
LOCATION:Fairfield Theater Company\, 70 Sanford St.\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Q&A,Soil Health,Speaker
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SUMMARY:New Haven Climate\, Clean Energy\, and Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:CT 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 face of a rapidly escalating climate crisis? \nJoin us in New Haven on December 3rd for this important discussion. Click here to register for this free event.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/new-haven-climate-clean-energy-and-connecticut/
LOCATION:CitySeed\, 162 James St.\, New Haven\, CT\, 06513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Club of Connecticut":MAILTO:connecticut.chapter@sierraclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
DTSTAMP:20250908T184434Z
CREATED:20250908T183308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T184434Z
UID:11814-1758200400-1758214800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Fort Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Farmers\, 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. \nRefreshments will be provided. This event is free\, but please register. \nThis tour is provided in partnership between CT NOFA (The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut) and NCTFA (the New Connecticut Farmer Alliance) and is funded through the Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) \, which is sponsored by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farm-tour-fort-hill-farm/
LOCATION:Fort Hill Farm\, 18 Fort Hill Rd.\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20250815T162904Z
CREATED:20250815T162551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T162904Z
UID:11774-1758456000-1758470400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut Sun Day
DESCRIPTION:On 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.​​ \nSun 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 Davida Foy Crabtree\, both of Third Act. \nThis Sun Day gathering will take place at Central Connecticut State University with speakers\, music\, the arts\, activities for all ages\, exhibitors\, an EV demonstration\, and a great\, hopeful spirit. We’ll gather both outdoors and indoors to celebrate the many towns and cities that came together with Sun Day events across Connecticut the day before! \nInterested in attending? RSVP so that we know you’re coming! \nAction is a key element: personal\, municipal and statewide – building a movement to change the narrative about renewables.  To join the effort: lynn.stoddard@gmail.com and dfcdth@gmail.com – become a partner or a local leader now!​
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/sun-day/
LOCATION:Central Connecticut State University\, 1615 Stanley Street\, New Britain\, Connecticut\, 06050
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Partner events,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20251006T191452Z
CREATED:20250908T184352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T191452Z
UID:11818-1759924800-1759939200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Sunset Farm
DESCRIPTION:Farmers\, 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. \nPlease note: this event is intended for people who work or hope to work in the commercial agriculture space and will be geared toward their interests and abilities. \nRefreshments will be provided. This event is free\, but please register. \nThis tour is provided in partnership between CT NOFA (The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut) and NCTFA (the New Connecticut Farmer Alliance) and is funded through the Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) \, which is sponsored by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farm-tour-sunset-farm/
LOCATION:Sunset Farm\, 1057 Andrew Mountain Rd.\, Naugatuck\, CT\, 06770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T215646Z
CREATED:20260210T215646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T215646Z
UID:12386-1772456400-1772463600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:CT Grown Academy: Spring Marketing Webinar for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut’s certified organic farmers work hard to grow food with integrity — and customers want to understand what makes your operation (and your products) different. On March 2\, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s CT Grown Academy will host a focused session on Marketing & Branding Support for Certified Organic Producers\, designed to help you strengthen how you show up online and in-market. \nCT 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. \nSpring is a critical season for Connecticut farms. It’s when customers begin planning where they will shop\, visit\, and buy local for the months ahead. How you promote your farm right now can shape your entire season. \nTo support farmers statewide\, CT Grown Organic is hosting a live\, free webinar through CT Grown Academy focused on practical ways to promote your farm for spring. \nLive Webinar Details\nDate: March 2\nTime: 1:00 PM \nWho should attend: Connecticut farmers of all types and sizes \nThis session will focus on simple\, effective marketing strategies to help farmers prepare for the spring season. \nThe webinar will also feature AliRose Grabarz\, Agricultural Marketing & Inspection Representative 2\, who will speak about opportunities available to CT Grown Organic farmers through the State of Connecticut\, including programs and resources designed to support farm visibility and growth. \nWhether you sell through a farm stand\, CSA\, farmers markets\, wholesale accounts\, or agritourism experiences\, this webinar is designed to provide practical takeaways you can use right away. \nThe webinar will be hosted live and will include time for questions and discussion. \nClick here to register to attend.\nCT Grown Academy is committed to supporting Connecticut farmers through education\, tools\, and resources that help farms thrive. We hope you will join us as we prepare for the spring season ahead. \nFunding was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service\, Organic Market Development Grant\, awarded and administered by the CT Department of Agriculture. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ct-grown-academy-spring-marketing-webinar-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T194444Z
CREATED:20260603T202651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T194444Z
UID:12645-1782396000-1782406800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Forest Farming: Ecological and Legal Considerations for Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free workshop on working with rare\, high-value plants\, including ginseng and goldenseal. \n\n\nForest 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 our state. These rare species are protected by state law\, adding complications for growers. \nJoin 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. We will discuss the basics of forest farming and delve into the details of working with these sensitive species. This is a free\, 3-hour event including a classroom presentation followed by a field walk\, but we ask that attendees please reserve a spot by clicking here. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is part of CT NOFA’s Equipment Share Program and is FREE to attend thanks to funding from the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/forest-farming-ecological-and-legal-considerations-for-connecticut/
LOCATION:The Hickories\, 136 Lounsbury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northeast Forest Farmers Coalition":MAILTO:northeastforestfarming@gmail.com
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