Events
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…
Compost Tea Workshop
The Hickories 136 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, United StatesJoin CT NOFA as we explore how to make compost tea for various applications, and what that looks like under the microscope. Compost tea is produced by actively aerating compost in water with added amendments. Beneficial microbes from the compost consume the amendments, multiply by the billions, and in 24 hours, the finished compost tea…
Organic Pest and Disease Management
Lathrop Farmstead 77 Randall Rd., Lebanon, CT, United StatesThis event is part of CT NOFA's Skill Share program, produced in partnership with UConn Extension's Solid Ground program. Join 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…
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…
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.…
Soil Health Field Day: Tree and Shrub Establishment
The Hickories 136 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, United StatesJoin CT NOFA for a hands-on workshop on establishing native trees and shrubs on farmland and properties throughout Connecticut. We'll take a look at planning, planting, and maintenance of trees and shrubs at The Hickories farm over the years. Demonstrations will include site selection, soil preparation, and sourcing of appropriate plant material for specific locations.…