Events
2023 Spring Urban Agriculture Tour at Green Village Initiative
Reservoir Community Farm 1469 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesPara leer sobre este evento en español, haga clic aquí. Join USDA NRCS, CTRCD, and CT NOFA at Green Village Initiative's Reservoir Community Farm in Bridgeport to learn about support for urban farms and organizations. Leaders in the industry will be on hand to explain ways to get funding for urban farm infrastructure. Tour Reservoir…
TOUR DE CONSERVACIÓN AGRICOLA URBANA
Reservoir Community Farm 1469 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesÚnase a USDA NRCS, CTRCD y CT NOFA en Reservoir Community Farm de Green Village Initiative en Bridgeport para obtener información sobre el apoyo a las organizaciones y granjas urbanas. Los líderes de la industria estarán disponibles para explicar las formas de obtener fondos para la infraestructura agrícola urbana. Visite Reservoir Farm con la directora…
The 2023 NOFA Summer Conference
Worcester State University 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA, United StatesThe NOFA Summer Conference is the annual summer gathering of the Northeast Organic Farming Association NOFA is a non-profit organization of over 5,000 small-scale farmers, gardeners, consumers and food system reformers. We promote healthy food, organic regenerative farming practices, and climate disruption solutions through soil management strategies The 49th annual NOFA Summer Conference begins online:…
TOPP Virtual Info Session
OnlineCalling all farmers who would like assistance transitioning to or seeking organic certification to come learn more about the Transition to Organic (TOPP) Mentorship Program! In addition to presenting information about the program ⏤ which connects experienced organic farmers with farmers who are pursuing organic certification ⏤ CT NOFA staff will be able to answer…
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.…