CT NOFA Equipment Share
CT NOFA's Equipment Share Program offers farmers and gardeners FREE services, training, and access to specialized equipment, such as soil analysis, seed winnowing, nut cleaning, and more.
All equipment sharing services and events take place at and in partnership with The Hickories, located at 136 Lounsbury Rd. in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Scroll down to explore the current calendar of events.
The equipment available through this program is made possible thanks to generous donations by CT NOFA supporters, including funding for technical experts made possible by CT NOFA member and supporter, Dan Levinson. Additional funding for technical assistance is provided through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
Equipment Share Calendar
Microscopy: The Doctor is In!
Join CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, July 15 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.
Biochar Demonstration
Join Liz Dupont-Diehl at The Hickories on Sunday, July 19 for a demonstration on the process for creating biochar and a description of its history, properties, and uses. Farmers and scientists are rediscovering biochar – a valuable soil amendment that can decrease the need for pesticides and watering, and increase soil health and production.
Compost Tea Brewing Workshop
Join CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, July 22 from 1:00pm-3:00pm for a Compost Tea Brewing workshop. Participants will learn how to make their own compost tea in a 5-gallon bucket and have an opportunity to borrow a compost tea brewing kit to use at home, including a bucket, aerator, mesh bag, and all needed amendments to brew your own batch of compost tea to add to your favorite plants.
Microscopy: The Doctor is In!
Join CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, July 29 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.
