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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Spring microscopy course offerings are now full! Click here for information about upcoming summer and fall courses. CT NOFA is offering microscopy training this spring! Participants will view various soils…

Let’s Move CT Forward Thoughtfully With Clean Electric Vehicles By Dr. Kimberly Stoner, CT NOFA Director of Advocacy I have been driving an electric car since 2016. I bought a…

Share your clever farming ways in The Natural Farmer newspaper. The Natural Farmer (TNF), the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) newspaper, seeks content for the upcoming spring 2024 issue themed…

The 2018 Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2023. Rather than passing a new Farm Bill, Congress has indicated that they plan to extend the current Farm Bill. Unlike larger…

For those who missed our Farm Bill Forum last month (or if you’d like to review the seminar), we’ve got our recording of the event here, or watch below. Thank…

Farmers, check out this list of current grant funding opportunities, compiled courtesy of the Solid Ground Program at UConn Extension. They provide the following advice: Don’t try to fit yourself…