BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//CT NOFA - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ctnofa.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CT NOFA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/fort-hill-farm-tour-september-2025.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FINAL-SUN-DAY-FLYER-_-0022.png
ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sunset-farm-tour-october-2025-e1757966649415.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ct-grown-organic-academy-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/forest-farming-equipment-share-2026-flyer.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Northeast Forest Farmers Coalition":MAILTO:northeastforestfarming@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR