Events
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.…
Soil Health Field Day: Cover Crops
Assawaga Farm 626 Providence Pike, Putnam, CT, United StatesJoin CT NOFA for an overview of how to adopt/improve practices that involve planting a cover crop in between crops for harvesting. Yoko Takemura and Alex Carpenter, farmers and founders of Assawaga Farm, will show several methods of working with cover crops on a small farm. They will share their trials and tribulations as well…
BCS Tractor Training & Compost Tea Training
Artza Mendi Farm 26 Lacroix Rd., Sprague, CT, United StatesBCS Tractor Training & Compost Tea Making on the Farm The first portion of the farm field day will include an informative training on how to safely operate a BCS tractor and attachments followed by networking & refreshments. The second half will include an overview on making compost tea and its importance. Come for either…
Soil Health Field Day: No-Till Farming Practices
Sub Edge Farm 199 Town Farm Road, Farmington, United StatesJoin CT NOFA for a field day that will provide participants with resources and support in implementing no-till practices, or in transitioning to no-till and reduced tillage farming. This field day will include examples of no-till equipment, how they work, and how/when to use them. We’ll discuss how this climate smart practice helps reduce erosion,…
Microscopy Training in Simsbury, CT
Simsbury Community Farm 73 Wolcott Rd., Simsbury, CT, United StatesTHIS SESSION IS NOW FULL Click here for other dates and locations Course Overview Participants will view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil. Demonstrations include how to prepare a slide for viewing, what you might find and how to evaluate your findings. Participants…
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…
An Evening with CT NOFA @ Firehouse 12, New Haven
Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street, New Haven, CT, United StatesIn celebration of autumn, join us this November for an evening of camaraderie with CT NOFA members and friends at Firehouse 12 in New Haven - all are invited! As farm activities wind down with the end of the growing season, this is the perfect time to catch up with farmers and friends from across…
An Evening with CT NOFA @ Aquila’s Nest Vineyard, Newtown
Aquila's Nest Vineyard 56 Pole Bridge Road, Newtown, CT, United StatesIn celebration of autumn, join us this November for an evening of camaraderie with CT NOFA members and friends at Aquila's Nest Vineyard in Newtown - all are invited! As farm activities wind down with the end of the growing season, this is the perfect time to catch up with farmers and friends from across…
Microscopy Training in Newport, RI
Ocean Hour Farm 152 Harrison Ave., Newport, RI, United StatesTake control of your soil's health! CT NOFA is excited to offer microscopy training this winter. Course Overview Participants will view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil. Demonstrations include how to prepare a slide for viewing, what you might find and how to…