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2026 Bill Duesing Award Winner – Steve Munno
CT NOFA is proud to announce Steve Munno as the 2026 Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth awardee.
Steve is the Executive Director and Farm Director of the Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge, Connecticut, and a CT NOFA board member. Steve and Bill developed a close relationship when Steve was new at Massaro Farm in 2009, with Bill becoming a great mentor to him. In addition to his leadership at Massaro Farm, Steve has been a driving force within the Woodbridge community, serving as a member of the Woodbridge Agricultural Commission. His knowledge and expertise in farming and agriculture have been invaluable in shaping the direction of local agricultural policies and practices and have helped ensure that Woodbridge remains a place where agriculture thrives and is sustainable.
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Microscopy: The Doctor is In!
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.
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“I am the Problem” Art Exhibition
I AM THE PROBLEM Edward Burke – Solo Exhibition Three Rivers Gallery Curated by Sandra Jeknavorian, Gallery Director, Curator, and Professor of Art. Presented at…
Northeast Growing Together Conference
This event, hosted by the Northeast TOPP program, supports current and aspiring organic farmers through hands-on workshops, practical technical assistance, and meaningful opportunities to connect…
Eastern CT CRAFT Farm Tour and Training – Assawaga Farm (Putnam, CT)
Eastern CT CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is proud to present a farmer training at Assawaga Farm. Meetings will start at 4pm with…
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