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SUMMARY:Public Town Hall on the CT Environmental Rights Amendment
DESCRIPTION:Join CT NOFA for a Town Hall Meeting with Maya van Rossum and other state policy advocates. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn what the CT Environmental Rights Amendment is and why it is crucially important to protect our environmental rights on the state level\, as Federal environmental laws and regulations are being dismantled. Key state legislators are invited and attendees will be able to discuss environmental rights issues with them. \nThis event will take place on the 4th Floor of the Stamford Government Center in Stamford\, CT. Please note that photo identification will be required to enter the Stamford Government Center. Light food and refreshments will be provided. \nClick here to register to join us for this free event.\nClick here to learn more about the Environmental Rights Amendment movement and Maya van Rossum\, or watch Maya van Rossum speak at the CT NOFA 2024 Winter Conference\, below.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/public-town-hall-on-the-ct-environmental-rights-amendment-3/
LOCATION:Stamford Government Center\, 888 Washington Blvd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
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SUMMARY:Public Town Hall on the CT Environmental Rights Amendment
DESCRIPTION:Join CT NOFA for a Town Hall Meeting with Maya van Rossum and other state policy advocates. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn what the CT Environmental Rights Amendment is and why it is crucially important to protect our environmental rights on the state level\, as Federal environmental laws and regulations are being dismantled. Key state legislators are invited and attendees will be able to discuss environmental rights issues with them. \nThis event will take place in the Buchanan Auditorium at the Mansfield Public Library in Mansfield Center\, CT. Light food and refreshments will be provided. \nClick here to register to join us for this free event.\nClick here to learn more about the Environmental Rights Amendment movement and Maya van Rossum\, or watch Maya van Rossum speak at the CT NOFA 2024 Winter Conference\, below.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/public-town-hall-on-the-ct-environmental-rights-amendment/
LOCATION:Mansfield Public Library\, 54 Warrenville Rd.\, Mansfield Center\, CT\, 06250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Q&A
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20251210T221054Z
CREATED:20251210T221045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T221054Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA NJ 36th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:A good story is much more than a simple re-telling. \nNOFA NJ has the responsibility – and the privilege – of championing the stories of our community\, and we know that each of us has a tale worth sharing. \nThis year and next\, our Annual Winter Conference will explore the stories within our community\, highlighting the people and the passion behind the work we love. In collaboration with The Moth\, we’re making space and taking time to listen\, learn\, connect and create. \nLearn more about the conference and register to attend
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-nj-36th-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel\, 1401 Ocean Avenue\, Asbury Park\, 07712
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T133235Z
CREATED:20260102T143429Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy for the CT Environmental Rights Amendment - Training Session
DESCRIPTION:This will be an in-depth training session with state advocates and Maya van Rossum (founder and national leader of the movement for Green Amendments in states across the U.S.) to prepare advocates to reach out across their local communities\, respond to questions\, and neutralize opposition to the CT Environmental Rights Amendment. \nThis event will take place in the Buchanan Auditorium at the Mansfield Public Library in Mansfield Center\, CT. Light food and refreshments will be provided. \nClick here to register to join us for this free event.\nClick here to learn more about the Environmental Rights Amendment movement and Maya van Rossum\, or watch Maya van Rossum speak at the CT NOFA 2024 Winter Conference\, below.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/advocacy-for-the-ct-environmental-rights-amendment-training-session/
LOCATION:Mansfield Public Library\, 54 Warrenville Rd.\, Mansfield Center\, CT\, 06250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20251219T205858Z
CREATED:20251210T215815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T205858Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA NY 44th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA-NY for their 44th annual Winter Conference\, January 9-10 at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. \nNOFA-NY’s Winter Conference convenes hundreds of farmers\, food system professionals\, educators\, advocates\, homesteaders\, and gardeners who are passionate about advancing organic principles that create better food and farming systems. \n\nLearn more about the conference and register to attend
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-ny-44th-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College\, 735 Anderson Hill Road\, Purchase\, NY\, 10577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T100000
DTSTAMP:20251210T214002Z
CREATED:20251210T214002Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA Interstate Council Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA Interstate Council meeting is open to NOFA members from any state chapter. \nThis year’s meeting will take place virtually on December 19 at 9:00am. \nThe Interstate Council is made up of members from 7 state NOFA Chapters. We come together to share common initiatives\, experiences\, challenges\, and successes. Laura Davis\, IC President will highlight the important work of the IC.  \nThe IC Policy Committee includes policy employees from the region and works on the national stage. Steve Gilman will give an update as to what the team has been working on this year.  \nThe editor of The Natural Farmer publication\, Liza Gabriel\, will speak about the exciting changes and improvements to the magazine in 2025 and what she looks forward to in 2026. \nElizabeth Henderson will join us to give us a brief overview of the work that the Agricultural Justice Project has done and changes planned moving forward. \nRegister to attend the 2025 NOFA Interstate Council Annual Meeting
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-interstate-council-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20251210T215003Z
CREATED:20251210T215003Z
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SUMMARY:Growing For Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Growing Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium\, a two-day online event designed to support and strengthen organic agriculture across the Northeast. Supported through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program\, this free symposium brings together leading regional organizations to offer a unique series of hour-long webinars focused on intermediate to advanced farming practices. \nTailored for a range of organic producers\, from seasoned growers to those wanting to expand their knowledge\, this event will feature technical content grounded in research\, innovative methods\, and real-world production challenges relevant to the Northeast. Whether you’re looking to refine your current practices or build a strong foundation for your organic journey\, this symposium offers valuable insights\, practical strategies\, and timely knowledge to help you succeed. \nRegister today and join us online December 16 and 17 for two days of learning\, connection\, and growth. We’ll send the zoom links in a follow-up email. \nSessions will be recorded and available to those who register. \nSee the full workshop schedule and register to attend
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/growing-for-our-region-northeast-organic-farming-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Speaker,Symposium,Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20251006T191452Z
CREATED:20250908T184352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T191452Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Sunset Farm
DESCRIPTION:Farmers\, farm workers\, and aspiring farmers: Visit the certified organic Sunset Farm in Naugatuck and learn how they incorporate high tunnels into four-season farming. The tour will also discuss the role of cover cropping in maintaining soil health. \nPlease note: this event is intended for people who work or hope to work in the commercial agriculture space and will be geared toward their interests and abilities. \nRefreshments will be provided. This event is free\, but please register. \nThis tour is provided in partnership between CT NOFA (The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut) and NCTFA (the New Connecticut Farmer Alliance) and is funded through the Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) \, which is sponsored by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farm-tour-sunset-farm/
LOCATION:Sunset Farm\, 1057 Andrew Mountain Rd.\, Naugatuck\, CT\, 06770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20250815T162904Z
CREATED:20250815T162551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T162904Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Sun Day
DESCRIPTION:On September 21\, 2025 the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action and CT NOFA invite you to join us to celebrate power from the sun: solar and other renewable energy sources.​​ \nSun Day is a nation-wide moment to come together for clean power for everyone. In Connecticut\, state-wide efforts are being led by Lynn Stoddard and Davida Foy Crabtree\, both of Third Act. \nThis Sun Day gathering will take place at Central Connecticut State University with speakers\, music\, the arts\, activities for all ages\, exhibitors\, an EV demonstration\, and a great\, hopeful spirit. We’ll gather both outdoors and indoors to celebrate the many towns and cities that came together with Sun Day events across Connecticut the day before! \nInterested in attending? RSVP so that we know you’re coming! \nAction is a key element: personal\, municipal and statewide – building a movement to change the narrative about renewables.  To join the effort: lynn.stoddard@gmail.com and dfcdth@gmail.com – become a partner or a local leader now!​
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/sun-day/
LOCATION:Central Connecticut State University\, 1615 Stanley Street\, New Britain\, Connecticut\, 06050
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Partner events,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
DTSTAMP:20250908T184434Z
CREATED:20250908T183308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T184434Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Fort Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Farmers\, farm workers\, and aspiring farmers: Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Fort Hill Farm’s greenhouse and high tunnel systems. Explore the different structures\, learn when and why each was built\, and discover how specific design choices support diverse production needs. The tour also includes a look at their new grant-funded soil steamer and its role in improving soil health and productivity. \nRefreshments will be provided. This event is free\, but please register. \nThis tour is provided in partnership between CT NOFA (The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut) and NCTFA (the New Connecticut Farmer Alliance) and is funded through the Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) \, which is sponsored by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farm-tour-fort-hill-farm/
LOCATION:Fort Hill Farm\, 18 Fort Hill Rd.\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T100000
DTSTAMP:20250813T185214Z
CREATED:20250813T185214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T185214Z
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SUMMARY:From Pasture to Processing: Making Poultry Work in the Northeast
DESCRIPTION:Poultry producers across the Northeast – especially small-scale\, organic\, and transitioning farms – have long faced barriers to reliable\, local processing. \nJoin us for a practical\, producer-focused webinar hosted by NOFA and Steadfast Poultry Processing & Farm to learn how a new regional partnership is expanding access to certified organic poultry processing—and how NOFA members\, regardless of certification status\, can now receive exclusive discounts through Steadfast. \nYou’ll hear directly from Steadfast about their journey to organic certification\, what services are now available\, and how they’re working to support farms of all sizes. \nWe’ll also share an overview of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and how it provides free technical assistance\, mentorship\, and resources to help your farm successfully transition to organic certification—at your own pace\, and with support every step of the way. \nBring your questions! Whether you’re currently certified\, transitioning\, or simply exploring poultry as part of your farm model\, this webinar offers actionable guidance\, connection\, and support. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/from-pasture-to-processing-making-poultry-work-in-the-northeast/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Q&A,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20250506T144231Z
CREATED:20250428T175945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T144231Z
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SUMMARY:Aerated Compost Tea Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join this CT NOFA webinar to learn methods for brewing aerated compost tea to add beneficial microbes and plant-available nutrients directly to plants throughout the growing season. \nWe will cover regulations for brewing ‘certified organic’ compost tea\, which you can spray on crops up to the day of harvest. \nWe will look under the microscope to observe the biological diversity of compost teas\, using various recipes\, to best suit what you are growing. \nThis webinar is for gardeners and farmers who want to focus on working ‘with Nature’ to build healthy\, living soil to grow healthy\, resilient plants. \nThis webinar will be recorded and all registered participants will be provided with this recording. \nClick here to register for the course.\n\nAvailable Discounts\n\nAccredited Organic Land Care Professionals (AOLCPs) receive a 50% discount on registration for this course\, and it will count toward your required CEUs for 2025 – please email us to register.\nTOPP (Transition to Organic Partnership Program) participants may attend at no cost – please email us to register.\nCT NOFA members receive a 50% discount on registration – please email us to register.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/aerated-compost-tea-webinar/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Organic Land Care,Soil Health,Training,Webinar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T130000
DTSTAMP:20241213T141015Z
CREATED:20241212T203753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T141015Z
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SUMMARY:Microscopy Training in Tyringham\, MA (Woven Roots Farm)
DESCRIPTION:Take control of your soil’s health! CT NOFA is excited to offer microscopy training at Woven Roots Farm in Tyringham\, MA\, this March. \n\nCourse Overview\nParticipants 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 will be trained to analyze the following: \n\nBacteria : Fungi ratios – what they mean and why they’re important\nAggregate structure in soil/compost\nBacteria numbers and diversity\nQuality of fungi and what that means for your soil\nPredators – identify and quantify both aerobic and anaerobic microbes\nCompost tea and extracts – microbial populations that exist in real time\n\nThroughout the training we will discuss ways to create healthy\, living soil using regenerative agriculture techniques. At the completion of the training you will be ready to use your microscope to evaluate soil and compost\, with the ability to store the information in written and visual form\, to share\, and compare with future samples. \nTraining includes: \n\nOMAX Digital Compound Microscope\n3 Recorded Virtual Training Sessions (can be viewed at any time)\n1 In-Person training (select your location at registration)\n\n\nCourse Schedule\nThis course will be conducted over 3 pre-recorded virtual sessions (which can be viewed at any time)\, and 1 in-person training session. The three recorded virtual microscopy training sessions will be made available to all participants immediately\, for use at any time. This will be followed by an in-person session on Saturday\, March 15\, 10:00am-1:00pm\, at Woven Roots Farm in Tyringham\, MA. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\nTestimonials\nIn May of 2023\, the NOFA-NY education team had the great privilege to participate in soil microscopy training with Monique Bosch through CT-NOFA. The virtual training time let us get familiar with microscopes\, learn to identify aggregates\, fungal hyphae\, nematodes\, and some soil structure basics. The in-person training at Bard College was incredible! We found our own soil samples and analyzed them with students from the college\, allowing us to test our teaching skills and gain confidence. I highly recommend Monique and this program. I have been able to work with farmers and gardeners now to look at their soil structures and teach them about what they see. \nSamantha (NOFA-NY) \nAt Assawaga Farm\, our microscope is an indispensable tool for maintaining and improving our soil’s health. We use it to assess the biology of many things on the farm including potting soil\, compost\, teas\, as well as general soil tests from our fields\, and it allows us a better understanding of what the soil and crops need to be healthy\, productive\, and sustainable. Looking at our farm through a microscope opens up a whole new perspective that we use to inform our decisions. \nAlex Carpenter (Assawaga Farm\, Putnam\, CT)
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/microscopy-training-in-tyringham-ma-woven-roots-farm/
LOCATION:Woven Roots Farm\, 12 McCarty Road\, Tyringham\, MA\, 01264\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soil Health,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20240910T175732Z
CREATED:20240719T114041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T175732Z
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SUMMARY:CT NOFA's 43rd Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to announce our 43rd Winter Conference will be taking place on March 1\, 2025\, at Eastern Connecticut State University. It will be preceded by three days of virtual workshops\, February 25-27. The conference will offer a variety of workshops\, covering topics such as farming\, seed saving\, organic land care\, community food security\, social justice issues\, and more. \nConference registration includes your ticket to our in-person event\, lunch at the conference\, access to all virtual and in-person sessions\, as well as exclusive access to all recordings for 3 months after the event. \n\n\n\nClick here to visit our conference website\, where you’ll find up-to-date event details such as speaker rosters\, virtual and in-person workshop schedules\, and more.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ct-nofas-43rd-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Eastern Connecticut State University\, 83 Windham Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T010000
DTSTAMP:20241219T211808Z
CREATED:20241219T205828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T211808Z
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SUMMARY:Tony & the Trees live at Stella Blues
DESCRIPTION:Join CT NOFA at Stella Blues in New Haven on the evening of January 31 for a live performance by Tony and the Trees\, featuring NOFA-NJ staff member (and host of the NOFA Podcast)\, Tony Kennette! In addition to their regular libations\, the bar at Stella Blues will also be serving a signature\, CT NOFA cocktail\, and for each one you buy\, $1 comes back to CT NOFA. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/tony-the-trees-live-at-stella-blues/
LOCATION:Stella Blues\, 204 Crown St.\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T133000
DTSTAMP:20241121T150915Z
CREATED:20241121T150915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T150915Z
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SUMMARY:New Haven Climate\, Clean Energy\, and Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to partner with the Sierra Club of Connecticut and CitySeed to host a conversation about the causes and impacts of climate change\, how Connecticut is doing on efforts to address the issue\, and solutions that can be implemented. What actions are needed to ensure healthy\, safe\, and resilient communities in the face of a rapidly escalating climate crisis? \nJoin us in New Haven on December 3rd for this important discussion. Click here to register for this free event.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/new-haven-climate-clean-energy-and-connecticut/
LOCATION:CitySeed\, 162 James St.\, New Haven\, CT\, 06513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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SUMMARY:An Evening with CT NOFA @ Aquila's Nest Vineyard\, Newtown
DESCRIPTION:In 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\, along with the Smoke ‘n Fire Spanish American BBQ truck – 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 our community and celebrate the successes – as well as bemoan the pitfalls! – of a long summer. Bring friends…or make some new ones…but definitely join us! \nThis event is a part of our fall fundraising appeal. Attendance is entirely free and without obligation! (Other than\, we hope\, good humor and happiness from all.) However\, we hope you’ll consider this as an opportunity to begin or renew an existing CT NOFA membership. Students and seniors can join for as little as $30\, and individual memberships are $50. Supporting us as a registered CT NOFA member is a great way to invest in our mission of a more organic Connecticut\, today and in the future! Click here to learn more about what we do\, and why we do it.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/an-evening-with-ct-nofa-aquilas-nest-vineyard-newtown/
LOCATION:Aquila’s Nest Vineyard\, 56 Pole Bridge Road\, Newtown\, CT\, 06482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:"Common Ground" Showing\, Featuring CT NOFA Panelists
DESCRIPTION:On November 17\, the Fairfield Theater Company will be hosting a free screening of Common Ground. \n \nCommon Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary\, Kiss the Ground\, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement\, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money\, power\, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white\, black\, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate\, save our health\, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late. \nExpert panelists from CT NOFA will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A. \n\nMichael Nadeau | CT NOFA Organic Land Care Program Co-Founder & Wildflower Meadow Specialist\nDr. Kim Stoner | Emeritus Scientist\, Department of Entomology at the CT Agricultural Experiment Station and CT NOFA Director of Policy and Advocacy\nMonique Bosch | CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager; Soil Health Educator at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Berkshire Botanical Gardens\n\nDoors open at 4:00pm and screening begins at 4:30pm. \nClick here to learn more and reserve your free tickets.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/common-ground-showing-featuring-ct-nofa-panelists/
LOCATION:Fairfield Theater Company\, 70 Sanford St.\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Q&A,Soil Health,Speaker
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SUMMARY:An Evening with CT NOFA @ Firehouse 12\, New Haven
DESCRIPTION:In 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 our community and celebrate the successes – as well as bemoan the pitfalls! – of a long summer. Bring friends…or make some new ones…but definitely join us! \nThis event is a part of our fall fundraising appeal. Attendance is entirely free and without obligation! (Other than\, we hope\, good humor and happiness from all.) However\, we hope you’ll consider this as an opportunity to begin or renew an existing CT NOFA membership. Students and seniors can join for as little as $30\, and individual memberships are $50. Supporting us as a registered CT NOFA member is a great way to invest in our mission of a more organic Connecticut\, today and in the future! Click here to learn more about what we do\, and why we do it.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/an-evening-with-ct-nofa-firehouse-12-new-haven/
LOCATION:Firehouse 12\, 45 Crown Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:2024 Farm & Garden Conference
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground High School presents the 2024 Farm & Garden Conference!\n\nWHAT: A Full Day of HANDS ON workshops on urban growing\, cooking\, education + more. Open TO ALL! \nWHERE: Common Ground High School\, Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT \nWHO: YOU! Teachers\, urban farmers\, backyard gardeners\, anyone who wants to incorporate growing food and food justice into their lives or work. \nWHEN: Saturday November 2nd 9am-2:30pm \nSchedule \n\n9:00-9:20 am Check in\n9:20-9:30 am Welcome!\n9:40-10:40 am Session 1\n10:45-11:45 am Session 2\n11:50-12:30 pm Vegetarian Lunch by a Hotel Marcel\n12:40-2:30 pm Session 3\n\nCOST: The conference is PAY WHAT YOU CAN. After filling out this registration form\, you must follow this link to pay $5-$80 in order to reserve your spot. Please email deborah@nhep.com if you have any questions. \n****Please register each individual separately even if you are coming as a family!**** \nYOUTH + KIDS: \n\nThe Kids Track is recommended for young people ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult at the conference.\nThe Kids track has a minimum contribution of $5 so that we can pay for staff time.\nThis conference is NOT a drop off program. Children\, youth and HS students must be accompanied by an adult at the general conference unless otherwise arranged.\nIf you are registering a child\, please select “Kids Track” for each session.\n\n***Please Register kids separately so we can ensure enough staffing.***  \nPlease email farm@nhep.com with any questions. \nATTENDANCE//LAST MINUTE CHANGES: \n\nWhen you register\, you are agreeing to come to the full day of workshops.\nIf you are not able to attend\, please let us know ASAP so we can open up a spot to another interested person!\n\nQUESTIONS? EMAIL farm@nhep.com \n\nQUE: Un día completo de talleres prácticos sobre agricultura urbana\, cocina\, educación y más. ¡Abierto A TODOS!\n\n\n\n*Esta conferencia no sería posible sin nuestra asociación con CT NOFA.*\n\nDONDE: Common Ground High School\, Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\n\nQUIEN: ¡USTED! Maestros\, agricultores urbanos\, jardineros de traspatio\, cualquiera que quiera incorporar el cultivo de alimentos y la justicia alimentaria en sus vidas o trabajos.\nCUÁNDO: Sábado 2 de noviembre de 9 am a 2:30 pm \nHorario:\n9:00-9:20 am Entrada\n9:20-9:30 am ¡Bienvenidos!\n9:40-10:40 am Sesión 1 10:45-11:45 am \nSesión 2 11:50-12:30 pm Almuerzo vegetariano por un chef local\n12:40-2:30 pm Sesión 3\nCOSTO: La conferencia es PAGA LO QUE PUEDE. Después de completar este formulario de registro\, hay que seguir este enlace para pagar entre $ 5 y $ 80 para reservar su lugar. Envíe un correo electrónico a deborah@nhep.com si tiene alguna pregunta. \n **** ¡Favor de registrar a cada individuo por separado incluso si viene en familia! **** \nJÓVENES + NIÑOS: \n-La Kids Track está recomendado para jóvenes de 6 a 12 años acompañados por un adulto en la conferencia. -La Kids Track tiene un aporte mínimo de $5 para que podamos pagar el tiempo del personal. \n-Esta conferencia NO es un programa de entrega. Los niños\, jóvenes y estudiantes de secundaria deben estar acompañados por un adulto en la conferencia general\, a menos que se acuerde lo contrario. \n-Si está registrando a un niño\, seleccione “Kids Track // Pista para niños” para cada sesión.\n*** Registre a los niños por separado para que podamos garantizar suficiente personal. \n*** Envíe un correo electrónico a farm@nhep.com si tiene alguna pregunta. \nASISTENCIA//CAMBIOS DE ÚLTIMA HORA: \n-Al registrarse está aceptando venir al día completo de talleres. \n-Si no puede asistir\, ¡háganoslo saber lo antes posible para que podamos abrir un lugar para otra persona interesada! \n ¿PREGUNTAS? CORREO ELECTRÓNICO farm@nhep.com.\n\n\n\nFULL WORKSHOP LISTING / LISTADO COMPLETO DEL TALLER\nSession 1\nLearning Garden Exploration \nDiscover Common Ground’s Learning Garden and discuss strategies for success with Sylvia Brewster\, our Learning Garden Coordinator. Topics will include strategic planning for high traffic\, kids\, & classes; seasonal crops & succession planting; garden maintenance. \nExploración del jardín de aprendizaje \nDescubra el Jardín de Aprendizaje de Common Ground y aprenda estrategias para el éxito con Sylvia Brewster\, nuestra Coordinadora del Jardín de Aprendizaje. Los temas incluirán planificación estratégica para mucho tráfico\, niños\, y clases; cultivos estacionales y plantaciones sucesivas; mantenimiento del jardín. \nAsk a Beekeeper \nJoin beekeepers Alex and Tim from Huneebee Project (HBP)\, as they discuss their work and answer your beekeeping questions. Tim will also share his love for a humble but essential tool –the cardboard nuc box — and show all the ways he uses it. While this workshop will be geared toward beekeepers with some experience and is not an introduction to beekeeping\, basic/introductory questions are welcome! \nHuneebee Project is a New Haven based non-profit social enterprise that develops job skills and connects youth to the environment through beekeeping. \nPreguntar a un apicultor \nLos apicultores Alex y Tim del Proyecto Huneebee (HBP) hablan sobre su trabajo y responden sus preguntas sobre apicultura. Tim también compartirá su amor por una herramienta humilde pero esencial: la caja nuclear de cartón\, y mostrará todas las formas en que la usa. Aunque este taller estará dirigido a apicultores con experiencia y no es una introducción a la apicultura\, ¡las preguntas básicas/introductorias son bienvenidas! \nEl Proyecto Huneebee es una empresa social sin fines de lucro en New Haven que desarrolla habilidades laborales y conecta a los jóvenes con el medio ambiente a través de la apicultura. \nContainer gardening for small spaces \nIn this workshop you will learn different strategies to grow your own vegetables in small spaces and or/containers \nJardinería en macetas para espacios pequeños \nEn este taller aprenderá diferentes estrategias para cultivar sus propios vegetales en espacios pequeños y/o en contenedores. \nTransformative Trash Talk \nThis one-hour workshop guided by Common Ground’s own Compost Coordinator will inspire you to rethink your relationship to waste within our throwaway culture. Join us to connect with the social justice and spiritual nature of creative reuse and closed-loop systems. Walk away as yet another joyful member of the “cult of compost”. \nBasura bonita \nEste taller\, guiado por la Coordinadora de Compost de Common Ground lo inspirará a repensar su relación con los desechos en nuestra cultura de descarte. Únase a nosotros para conectarnos con la justicia social y la naturaleza espiritual de la reutilización creativa y los sistemas de circuito cerrado. Aléjese como miembro alegre del “culto al compost”. \nKids’ Track (all three sessions) \nHave your child explore Common Ground while you participate in workshops! This track is for children ages 6-12. Activities are offered in mixed age groups and children will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities including time with the farm animals\, outdoor play\, and other farm and forest fun. \nSession 2\nBioBlitz \nBiodiversity is essential to the health of an ecosystem. A bioblitz is a communal effort to record species in a given location. It is a great way to engage students in learning about their environment and the variety of life in it\, while generating useful scientific data. Explore the biodiversity at Common Ground through a bioblitz led by former New Haven Public School teacher Kattie Leonnfu. How many species will we find? And how can we use this tool to excite our students about science? \nBioBlitz \nLa biodiversidad es esencial para la salud de un ecosistema. Un bioblitz es un esfuerzo comunitario para registrar especies en un lugar determinado. Es una forma estupenda de hacer que los estudiantes aprendan sobre su ambiente y la variedad de vida en él\, mientras generan datos útiles para la ciencia. Explore la biodiversidad en Common Ground a través de un bioblitz dirigido por la ex maestra de la escuela pública de New Haven\, Kattie Leonnfu. ¿Cuántas especies encontraremos? ¿Y cómo podemos utilizar esta herramienta para entusiasmar a nuestros estudiantes con la ciencia? \nThe Green Monster: building understanding and action around CTs most recent climate bill \nA guided case study of the “Green Monster” climate bill\, which includes wide ranging climate change mitigation legislation. What it would accomplish? What happened to it? and How to get it passed? \nEl monstruo verde: Generar comprensión y acción en torno al proyecto de ley climático más reciente de CT \nUn estudio de caso guiado del proyecto de ley climático “Monstruo Verde”\, que incluye una amplia legislación de mitigación del cambio climático. ¿Qué lograría? ¿Qué pasó con eso? y ¿Cómo lograr que se apruebe? \nMushroom Mania; Introductory Dive into Fungi \nThe workshop begins with an introduction to fungi\, one of the most diverse and essential kingdoms of life on Earth. Participants will learn about the basic characteristics of fungi\, their role in ecosystems\, and their unique life cycle. From decomposers to symbiotic partners with plants\, fungi play crucial roles that often go unnoticed. A hands-on activity where each participant will create their own oyster mushroom grow bucket. Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are delicious and relatively easy to cultivate at home\, making them ideal for beginners in mushroom cultivation. \nCampeón de champiñón: Una introducción a los hongos \nEl taller comienza con una introducción a los hongos\, uno de los reinos más diversos y esenciales de la vida en la Tierra. Los participantes aprenderán las características básicas de los hongos\, su papel en los ecosistemas y su ciclo de vida único. Desde descomponedores hasta socios simbióticos con las plantas\, los hongos juegan papeles cruciales que a menudo pasan desapercibidos. En una actividad práctica\, cada participante creará su propio cubo de cultivo de hongos ostra. Los hongos ostra (Pleurotus ostreatus) son deliciosos y relativamente fáciles de cultivar en casa\, lo que los hace ideales para principiantes en el cultivo de hongos. \nKids’ Track (all three sessions) \nHave your child explore Common Ground while you participate in workshops! This track is for children ages 6-12. Activities are offered in mixed age groups and children will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities including time with the farm animals\, outdoor play\, and other farm and forest fun. \nChildren should come dressed for the weather – we will be enjoying fall in nature! \nPista para niños  \n¡Haga que su hijo explore Common Ground mientras usted participa en los talleres! Esta pista es para niños de 6 a 12 años. Las actividades se ofrecen en grupos de edades mixtas y los niños tendrán la oportunidad de disfrutar una variedad de actividades que incluyen tiempo con los animales\, juegos al aire libre y otras diversiones en la granja y el bosque. \nLos niños deben vestir según el tiempo: ¡disfrutaremos del otoño en la naturaleza! \nSession 3\nWork WITH Nature To Grow Nutrient Dense Food \nTaking the lessons learned earlier in the day\, we will dive into soil health and its importance in growing healthy food. We’ll go over regenerative agriculture practices for gardeners\, then check out life in soil\, compost and compost tea.  \nTrabajar CON la naturaleza para cultivar alimentos ricos en nutrientes \nAprovechando las lecciones aprendidas al principio del día\, exploramos la salud del suelo y su importancia para el cultivo de alimentos saludables. Revisamos las prácticas de agricultura regenerativa para jardineros y veremos la vida en el suelo\, el compost y el té de compost. \nIntegrated Pest Management for the Home Gardener & Small Scale Grower \nJoin farmer Diane to learn about one of her favorite topics: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)! In this workshop participants will learn about the principles IPM\, see how we apply IPM them at the CG farm\, and learn how you can apply techniques to combat pests and diseases in your own space. Come with questions and ready to share your wisdom! \nManejo integrado de plagas para jardineros domésticos y agricultores a pequeña escala \nÚnase a la agricultora Diane para aprender sobre uno de sus temas favoritos: el manejo integrado de plagas (MIP). En este taller\, los participantes aprenderán sobre los principios del MIP\, verán cómo los aplicamos en la granja de CG y aprenderán cómo pueden aplicar técnicas para combatir plagas y enfermedades en su propio espacio. ¡Venga con preguntas y listo para compartir su sabiduría! \nRescatando los juegos de las Abuelitas: Preservando Tradiciones y Promoviendo la Diversidad Cultural \nLenguaje: Español con interpretación a inglés. \nEl propósito de este taller es fomentar el crecimiento comunitario por compartir juegos infantiles tradicionales. Se invitará a las familias a compartir con sus propios hijos los juegos que practicaban cuando eran niños\, ayudando a rescatar y promover juegos de antiguas culturas y sociedades precoloniales. Los participantes aprenderán y reflexionarán sobre cómo el juego ha evolucionado a través de culturas y generaciones\, explorarán el papel del juego en diferentes épocas y descubrirán formas de integrar estos juegos tradicionales en las experiencias de aprendizaje y juego de hoy en día. \nRescuing Our Grandparents’ Games: Preserving Traditions and Promoting Cultural Diversity \nLenguaje: Spanish with English Interpretation \nThe purpose of this workshop is to foster community growth by sharing traditional childhood games. Families will be invited to share the games they played as children with their own kids\, helping to rescue and promote games from ancient pre-colonial cultures and societies. Participants will learn and reflect on how play has evolved across cultures and generations\, explore the purpose of play in different eras\, and discover ways to integrate these traditional games into modern-day learning and play experiences \nMedicinal Herbs \nLearn about the benefits of medicinal herbs through a mindful and meditative experience that focuses on connecting you back to yourself. Participants will create their own herbal blends to take home. \nHierbas Medicinales \nConozca los beneficios de las hierbas medicinales a través de una experiencia consciente y meditativa que se enfoca en conectarse nuevamente consigo mismo. Los participantes crearán sus propias mezclas de hierbas para llevarse a casa.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2024-farm-garden-conference/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Partner events
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SUMMARY:Microscopy Training in Simsbury\, CT
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL\n \nClick here for other dates and locations \n\nCourse Overview\nParticipants 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 will be trained to analyze the following: \n\nBacteria : Fungi ratios – what they mean and why they’re important\nAggregate structure in soil/compost\nBacteria numbers and diversity\nQuality of fungi and what that means for your soil\nPredators – identify and quantify both aerobic and anaerobic microbes\nCompost tea and extracts – microbial populations that exist in real time\n\nThroughout the training we will discuss ways to create healthy\, living soil using regenerative agriculture techniques. At the completion of the training you will be ready to use your microscope to evaluate soil and compost\, with the ability to store the information in written and visual form\, to share\, and compare with future samples. \nTraining includes: \n\nOMAX Digital Compound Microscope\n2 Live Virtual Training Sessions (schedule below)\n3 Recorded Virtual Training Sessions (can be viewed at any time)\n1 In-Person training (select your location at registration)\n\n\nCourse Schedule\nThis course will be conducted over 2 live virtual trainings\, 3 recorded virtual sessions (which can be viewed at any time)\, and 1 in-person training session. \n2 Live Virtual Trainings (via Zoom)\n\nSeptember 23\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nSeptember 30\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\n\nParticipants who register after these virtual sessions have started\, or for any participants who are unable to attend a live virtual session\, recorded versions will be made available. \n3 Recorded Virtual Trainings (available any time)\nThree recorded microscopy training sessions will be made available to all participants\, for immediate or future use. \nIn-Person Training\n\nOctober 26\, 10:00am-1:00pm: Simsbury Community Farm\, Simsbury\, CT\n\nUnable to make the in-person training? Click here for other dates and locations. \n\nTestimonials\nIn May of 2023\, the NOFA-NY education team had the great privilege to participate in soil microscopy training with Monique Bosch through CT-NOFA. The virtual training time let us get familiar with microscopes\, learn to identify aggregates\, fungal hyphae\, nematodes\, and some soil structure basics. The in-person training at Bard College was incredible! We found our own soil samples and analyzed them with students from the college\, allowing us to test our teaching skills and gain confidence. I highly recommend Monique and this program. I have been able to work with farmers and gardeners now to look at their soil structures and teach them about what they see. \nSamantha (NOFA-NY) \nAt Assawaga Farm\, our microscope is an indispensable tool for maintaining and improving our soil’s health. We use it to assess the biology of many things on the farm including potting soil\, compost\, teas\, as well as general soil tests from our fields\, and it allows us a better understanding of what the soil and crops need to be healthy\, productive\, and sustainable. Looking at our farm through a microscope opens up a whole new perspective that we use to inform our decisions. \nAlex Carpenter (Assawaga Farm\, Putnam\, CT)
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/fall-microscopy-training-in-simsbury-ct/
LOCATION:Simsbury Community Farm\, 73 Wolcott Rd.\, Simsbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soil Health,Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day: No-Till Farming Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join 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\, improve water retention\, and increase soil organic matter\, to be demonstrated by a microscopic comparison of soil samples taken from no-till vs. tilled fields\, contrasting the bacteria/fungi ratio and microbial life differences between the two. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-field-day-no-till-farming-practices/
LOCATION:Sub Edge Farm\, 199 Town Farm Road\, Farmington\, 06032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Soil Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T170000
DTSTAMP:20240925T191813Z
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SUMMARY:BCS Tractor Training & Compost Tea Training
DESCRIPTION:BCS Tractor Training & Compost Tea Making on the Farm\nThe 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 portion or stay for both! \nClick here to register for this free event.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/bcs-tractor-training-compost-tea-training/
LOCATION:Artza Mendi Farm\, 26 Lacroix Rd.\, Sprague\, CT\, 06330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Soil Health,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T130000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day: Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 as planting plans\, which have proven successful in improving the health of their soil. Various types of cover crops\, timing\, duration and termination methods will be discussed\, along with a demonstration of preparing a cover crop bed. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-field-day-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Assawaga Farm\, 626 Providence Pike\, Putnam\, CT\, 06260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Soil Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T180000
DTSTAMP:20240830T193805Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day: Tree and Shrub Establishment
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nThe workshop includes support from experienced growers with a focus on native woody trees and shrubs; hazelnut\, inkberry\, winterberry\, witch hazel\, viburnums\, pussy willow\, and black willow\, as well as ecotypic pollinators. \nThis workshop is presented by CT NOFA in partnership with The Hickories and Eco59 (formally CT NOFA’s Ecotype Project)\, an initiative for best practices around finding the most appropriate plant materials that support our natural environment. \nAOLCPs from CT NOFA’s Organic Land Care Program will earn CEUs for attending this field day\, and may do so for free. Email us for a discount code before registering. \nLimited to 20 participants. Register for the field day here. \n\nAnd don’t miss out on the rest of this series! \n\nSoil Health Field Day #2 – Cover Crops\, September 29\nSoil Health Field Day #3 – No-Till Practices\, October 12
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-field-day-tree-and-shrub-establishment/
LOCATION:The Hickories\, 136 Lounsbury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Organic Land Care,Soil Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20240826T175531Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T175531Z
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SUMMARY:Hemp Fiber Cultivation
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of CT NOFA’s Skill Share program\, produced in partnership with UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program. \nGo 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. If you are looking to add this into your growing operation as a product\, or if you already grow it\, but haven’t grown it with hemp fiber mind\, this is the skill share for you. \nThis skill share will be conducted over the course of three field days\, each focused on specific aspects of the hemp fiber growth cycle: \n\nSEEDING: May 20th (rain date May 21st)\nHARVESTING: September 14th\nPROCESSING: TBA\, scheduled for November\n\nThis skill share program is free to attend. Register here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/hemp-fiber-cultivation/
LOCATION:The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, 190 Sheldon Rd.\, Griswold\, CT\, 06351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Partner events,Skill Share
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T140000
DTSTAMP:20240820T193733Z
CREATED:20240813T183805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T193733Z
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SUMMARY:Land Evaluation and Farmland Access
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of CT NOFA’s Skill Share program\, produced in partnership with UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program. \nFor 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 Kolesinskas. We will evaluate the major soil properties to consider for different types of agriculture\, evaluate the location and condition of existing infrastructure\, including potential water sources\, impact of wetlands\, neighbors and wildlife\, land restoration\, topography\, and local microclimates. Learn how to use the Web Soil Survey and other Connecticut and municipal maps as tools in the process\, and where to find information on a property’s history\, town zoning agriculture restrictions\, setbacks\, and more. \nThis Skill Share occurs over the course of two days\, at three different properties: \n\nSeptember 8th @ Gunther Farm in Vernon\nSeptember 15th @ Off Center Farm in Woodbridge\nSeptember 15th @ Beets and Blooms Farm in Cobalt\n\nThis skill share is free to attend. Register here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/land-evaluation-and-farmland-access/
LOCATION:Gunther Farm\, 24 Hyde Rd.\, Vernon\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Partner events,Skill Share
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T170000
DTSTAMP:20240813T180517Z
CREATED:20240813T180446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T180517Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Pest and Disease Management
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of CT NOFA’s Skill Share program\, produced in partnership with UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program. \nJoin 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 event will provide a hands on opportunity to see what are the sorts of things we are facing this time of year\, but also how earlier pests and diseases have been managed. Being certified organic always makes it more important to understand the firm boundaries of what you can and can’t do\, so if you are interested in transitioning your farm to organic\, or are in the early stages of your certified organic farm\, this would be a great skill share to attend. \nThis field day is free to attend. Register here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-pest-and-disease-management/
LOCATION:Lathrop Farmstead\, 77 Randall Rd.\, Lebanon\, CT\, 06249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Partner events,Skill Share
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T130000
DTSTAMP:20240710T185003Z
CREATED:20240702T193814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T185003Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Tea Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 can be applied to offer plant-available nutrients directly to the leaves and roots of plants. \nWe’ll brew various recipes\, from home-brewed tea in a 5-gallon bucket\, to a 50-gallon large scale brew for farms\, then apply the tea using various methods. \nAOLCPs can earn 3 CEUs and attend the course for only $20. Active NOFA members may also attend for only $20. Email us to receive the discount code before registering. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/compost-tea-workshop/
LOCATION:The Hickories\, 136 Lounsbury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organic Land Care,Training,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T190000
DTSTAMP:20240103T195838Z
CREATED:20231112T202302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T195838Z
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SUMMARY:42nd Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT 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. \nWe’ll be offering a variety of workshops\, covering topics such as farming\, seed saving\, organic land care\, community food security\, social justice issues\, and more\, including a keynote address by Maya van Rossum\, founder of the Green Amendments for the Generations organization. Our in-person celebration will also feature the presentation of the Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth award and our members’ annual meeting. \nThis year\, we will continue to implement a sliding scale pricing model\, allowing us to practice economic solidarity\, providing mutual support for the cost of our programs. In this way\, we make our education more accessible and help cover costs of operation. Choose the pricing tier that fits with your income and access to wealth\, and help us create a more just\, inclusive\, and equitable conference. Scholarships are still available thanks to our generous donors and sponsors. If you would like to request a registration fee waiver\, please click here. \nConference registration includes access to all virtual and in-person sessions\, as well as exclusive access to all recordings for 3 months after the event. \nJoin us this March as we learn\, grow\, innovate\, and think critically about what we want our food system to look like in the future. \nLearn more about the conference\, scheduled workshops\, speakers\, and more\, here. And don’t forget to register now to join us on March 23!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2024-ct-nofa-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Eastern Connecticut State University\, 83 Windham Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Organic Land Care,Speaker,Symposium,Webinar,Workshops
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