Events
Farm Bill Forum
Among the many pieces of legislation that have been held up by the chaos in the US House of Representatives is the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is the most important piece of public policy shaping the U.S. food and farm system. It comes up for reauthorization every five years, including this year. Whether you…
Connecticut’s Environmental Rights Amendment – Getting up to Speed to Lead
Join us to learn how you can educate your friends, neighbors, family, and elected leaders on why we need the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment – aka Connecticut’s Green Amendment. In this 1 hour zoominar you will build confidence in how to speak about the CTERA – aka CT Green Amendment – so you can become…
Common Ground’s 2023 Farm & Garden Conference
Common Ground High School 358 Springside Ave, New Haven, CT, United StatesJoin Common Ground for a full day of HANDS ON workshops on urban growing, cooking, animal care, family workshops + more. Open TO ALL! This conference would not be possible without our partnerships with All Our Kin and CT NOFA, or support from Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement. Day Of Schedule 9:00-9:20am Check in 9:20-9:30am Welcome!…
Hemp, Sustainability, and Justice Through a Circular Economy Symposium
Tolland County Extension Center 24 Hyde Avenue, Vernon, CT, United StatesWe are thrilled to invite you to the first-ever Grain and Fiber Hemp symposium in Connecticut: "Hemp, Sustainability, and Justice through a Circular Economy in CT," hosted by Freedom Gerardo, Hemp Cultivator and Processor at SEAmarron Farmstead and Zbigniew Grabowski, Water Quality Extension Educator at the Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR). This…
37th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
Worcester State University 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA, United StatesJoin organic enthusiasts from across Massachusetts and greater New England on January 13 at the 37th Annual NOFA/MASS Winter Conference! This 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! The NOFA/Mass Winter Conference 2024…
34th Annual NOFA NJ Winter Conference
Rutgers University, Douglass Student Center 100 George St., New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThe 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.…
Farmer 2 Farmer Conference // Conferencia de Granjero a Granjero
Meriden Public Library 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT, United States//Español abajo// Join 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. The event will also feature resources available to CT farmers and a Farm Hack…
9th Annual Know Your Farmer Fair
Windham Community Center 665R Main St., Willimantic, CT, United StatesGet 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. CT 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…
Climate and Environment Advocacy Day at the Capitol
Connecticut State Capitol 210 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT, United StatesCT 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…
42nd Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference
Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT, United StatesCT 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. We'll be offering a variety of workshops, covering…