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Call for Exhibitors at CT NOFA’s 2026 Winter Conference
Does your business or organization offer products or services that would be of interest to our conference attendees? Then join us at CT NOFA’s 44th annual Winter Conference on March 7, 2026 to connect with 300+ farmers, home gardeners, and organic advocates from across the region.
Events
Microscopy: The Doctor is In!
Join CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, June 24 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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Community Events, Classes, and Workshops
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,…
UConn Vegetable IPM Field Workshop
Cover crop demonstration and soil sampling training | Dr. Amelia Magistrali, UConn NEWA system for IPM monitoring | Dr. Shuresh Ghimire, UConn Squash variety trial…
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…
Join Us
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.