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CT Environmental Rights Amendment Featured at Climate March in Hartford

By Dr. Kimberly Stoner On Friday, February 2, about 200 people from over 20 organizations marched in Hartford to demand immediate action on climate change by the state legislature, the…
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NCTFA and the Hispanic Federation to Provide Relief Payments to Farm Workers at CT NOFA Winter Conference

ATTENTION FARM WORKERS! You might be eligible to receive a $600 payment at the CT NOFA winter conference! The New CT Farmer Alliance (NCTFA) is working with the Hispanic Federation to…
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Farm Share Spotlight: Common Ground High School

Common Ground High School in New Haven is participating in CT NOFA’s Farm Share Program, which provides reduced cost Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares – also known as farm shares…
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2024 Farm Share Program Underway on Farms Across Connecticut

This year’s Farm Share Program is underway, and we’re excited to welcome both returning and new farms. The Farm Share Program reduces the cost of a local CSA (community supported…
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TOPP Spring Mentorship Program Applications Open

After successful pairings of experienced organic growers with transitioning-to-organic growers in 2023, CT NOFA seeks additional applicants for a Spring 2024 cohort of mentor/mentee pairings. The Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic Transition to…
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The Venture Farming Institute Announces Free Agricultural Training for Aspiring BIPOC Farmers

The Venture Farming Institute (VFI) is an intensive training experience designed for new and beginning farmers of color in CT and RI. This training will feature trainers of color while…
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Connecticut Seeks Outstanding Young Farmer Nominations

The Connecticut Agricultural Information Council (CAIC) is seeking nominations for the 2024 Connecticut Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF). Awarded annually during Ag Day at the Capitol, the Connecticut Outstanding Young Farmer Award recognizes the…
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March to Keep Connecticut’s Climate Promise

We invite you to join CT NOFA on Friday, February 2 at 12:00 pm in Hartford for the Keep Connecticut’s Climate Promise March organized by the CT Sierra Club and the CT…
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TOPP Farmer Roundtable Videos Available

In 2023, CT NOFA co-hosted three roundtables as part of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) to provide knowledge and expertise to farmers who are seeking to transition to…
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NOFA Tri-State 2024 Bulk Order Now Open

The NOFA Tri-State Bulk Order is Now Open! Get exceptional farming and gardening products at affordable prices while supporting your NOFA chapter! We recommend that you plan to shop early…
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Advocacy News, January 2024

This month, we have a couple of updates about the Farm Bill and the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment. The Farm Bill Yes, we are still working on a Farm Bill.…
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Farm Share Program Renewed for Third Season in 2024

CT NOFA is proud to bring our Farm Share Program back for 2024! In 2022, Northeast Organic Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) launched a state-wide Farm Share Program, with funding…
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