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  • Biochar Demonstration

    The Hickories 136 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, United States

    Join Liz Dupont-Diehl at The Hickories on Sunday, July 19 for a demonstration on the process for creating biochar and a description of its history, properties, and uses. Farmers and scientists are rediscovering biochar – a valuable soil amendment that can decrease the need for pesticides and watering, and increase soil health and production.

  • Compost Tea Brewing Workshop

    The Hickories 136 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, United States

    Join CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, July 22 from 1:00pm-3:00pm for a Compost Tea Brewing workshop. Participants will learn how to make their own compost tea in a 5-gallon bucket and have an opportunity to borrow a compost tea brewing kit to use at home, including a bucket, aerator, mesh bag, and all needed amendments to brew your own batch of compost tea to add to your favorite plants.

  • Soil Health 3-Ways – July Session

    The Hickories 136 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, United States

    Under the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager, Monique Bosch, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual sessions (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – physical, chemical, and biological – in the lead-up to an in-person, practical application session. This 4-course series is intended for both commercial farmers and home gardeners to help them work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food.

  • Microscopy: The Doctor is In!

    The Hickories 136 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, United States

    Join CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, July 29 from 1:00pm-3:00pm for microscope analysis of your soil! Bring in your soil or compost sample and we'll put it under the microscope to identify the microbial life within and explain what it all means.

  • Microscopy: The Doctor is In!

    The Hickories 136 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, United States

    Join CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, August 12 from 1:00pm-3:00pm for microscope analysis of your soil! Bring in your soil or compost sample and we'll put it under the microscope to identify the microbial life within and explain what it all means.

  • Microscopy: The Doctor is In!

    The Hickories 136 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, United States

    Join CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, August 26 from 1:00pm-3:00pm for microscope analysis of your soil! Bring in your soil or compost sample and we'll put it under the microscope to identify the microbial life within and explain what it all means.

  • Soil Health 3-Ways – September Session

    Assawaga Farm 626 Providence Pike, Putnam, CT, United States

    Under the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager, Monique Bosch, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual sessions (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – physical, chemical, and biological – in the lead-up to an in-person, practical application session. This 4-course series is intended for both commercial farmers and home gardeners to help them work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food.

  • CT NOFA Microscopy Training

    Auer Farm 158 Auer Farm Rd., Bloomfield, CT, United States

    CT NOFA microscopy training is back this October! Participants will learn how to use a microscope to view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil, how to prepare a slide for viewing, what you might find, and how to evaluate your findings.

    $675

  • CT NOFA Microscopy Training

    Massaro Community Farm 41 Ford Road, Woodbridge, CT

    CT NOFA microscopy training returns in January! Participants will learn how to use a microscope to view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil, how to prepare a slide for viewing, what you might find, and how to evaluate your findings.

  • CT NOFA’s 45th Annual Winter Conference

    Wesleyan University 45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT

    CT NOFA is proud to present our 45th Winter Conference, featuring a series of virtual workshops on March 9-11 in the lead up to our full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 13, 2027 at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.

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