Farm Share Update 2025
January 24, 2025
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The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) is deeply grateful to the farmers, families, and community partners who have made the Farm Share Program a success over the past three years. Through this initiative, we have worked together to provide fresh, local, and organic produce to individuals and families in need across Connecticut, fostering a stronger, more equitable food system.
Since 2022, we have distributed over $42,500 to support CSA programs at 24 farms to offer 157 subsidized, seasonal food shares to Connecticut residents in need.
As we plan for the year ahead, limited funding has forced us to make the difficult decision to pause the Farm Share Program for 2025. While this was not the outcome we had hoped for, it will provide an opportunity for us to explore additional funding opportunities that will help ensure the program’s long-term impact. We remain committed to our mission of supporting local farmers and increasing access to organic, locally grown food.
In the interim, CT NOFA is happy to provide a platform for farmers to promote their CSA programs to the public. Farmers operating Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs can share their program details with us, and we will promote them through our extensive network—at no cost. This initiative aims to connect more community members with local farmers and keep the spirit of the Farm Share Program alive by fostering direct relationships between farmers and consumers, helping us continue to grow a resilient and sustainable food system that benefits everyone.
If you’re a farmer who would like to promote your CSA, please click here to submit your farm’s information.
About CT NOFA
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting organic agriculture, food justice, and sustainable farming practices. Through education, advocacy, and community-building initiatives, CT NOFA empowers farmers and consumers to create a healthier, more sustainable food system.
Media Contact
Sherlene Rodriguez, Farm Share Program Director
Dana Jackson, Communications Coordinator
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The Good News: CT Senator Chris Murphy has introduced a bill (bipartisan and bicameral) to increase funding for Agricultural Management Assistance to $30 million and to expand the eligible uses for these funds to include “soil health improvements, composting, implementing organic farming, and food safety certification in addition to existing authorized uses such as water management structure and soil erosion control.” Let’s thank Senator Murphy for introducing this bill!
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