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Our Vision for a Future of Resilient, Plentiful, Healthy and Locally-Grounded Farming and Food
In concluding its annual retreat, the Northeast Organic Farming Association Interstate Council (NOFA IC) reaffirms the values that have grounded our work for 55 years.
Our vision is that every person is able to live their life with healthy food, clean water and air, community, livelihood, dignity, and purpose within the means of our life-giving planet. We seek that vision on every level, from our households and farms to our communities, states, bioregions, nation, and world. For that vision to be fulfilled, every person, no matter their origin or circumstances, must have all their basic human needs met without degrading the air, water, soil, ecosystems, and climate which we have been given and on which we depend for our lives.
Events
Soil Health 3-Ways – July Session
Under the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager, Monique Bosch, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual sessions (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – physical, chemical, and biological – in the lead-up to an in-person, practical application session. This 4-course series is intended for both commercial farmers and home gardeners to help them work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food.
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Community Events, Classes, and Workshops
Eastern CT CRAFT Farm Tour and Training – Tiny Acre Farm (Woodstock, CT)
Eastern CT CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is proud to present a farmer training at Tiny Acre Farm. Meetings will start at 4pm…
Biological Soil Health: Cultivating Microbial Diversity for Ecosystem Resilience
Join us for this deep-dive into the soil biology that underpin resilient plants and healthy soils. We’ll journey into the dynamic world of soil microbes,…
Eastern CT CRAFT Farm Tour and Training – Hidden Blossom Farm (Union, CT)
Eastern CT CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is proud to present a farmer training at Hidden Blossom Farm. Meetings will start at 4pm…
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Memberships are available for individuals, families, farms, and businesses that are committed to ensuring the growth and viability of organic agriculture, organic food, and organic land care in Connecticut.
Winter Conference
Each winter, CT NOFA holds our signature event, the Winter Conference, featuring the Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth Award, our annual meeting, and a keynote address. Also included are workshops on farming, seed saving, organic land care, community food security, social justice issues, and more. The conference also includes Farmer Circles – peer learning communities for farmers interested in discussing a particular topic in an informal, supportive environment.
Resources
CT NOFA features unique, in-depth and actionable resources for experienced farmers, farmers just starting out, and for gardeners of all backgrounds and skill levels. Resources include bespoke CT NOFA offerings and publications from our partners in Connecticut and beyond. Additionally, find the Organic Farm Stand, Digging in the Dirt and NOFA podcasts are available in one convenient location. Finally, CT NOFA members can post a free classified listing as a member benefit.
Support Us
You can support CT NOFA by making a tax-deductible donation, beginning or renewing a CT NOFA membership, and more. We are grateful for your support.