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Bill Duesing Award Committee Seeks New Members
The Bill Duesing Award Committee seeks new members to continue the tradition of selecting our annual Bill Duesing Award winner. Committee members are expected to be actively involved with and knowledgeable about the sustainable and organic agriculture community in Connecticut. Members are required to meet three times a year in advance of the CT NOFA Winter Conference (typically in December, January, and February) to conduct the work of identifying candidates for the award and ultimately selecting that year’s awardee.
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…
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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.