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Farm Share

CT NOFA’s Farm Share Program reduces the cost of a local CSA (community supported agriculture) share for individuals in need of financial assistance, while ensuring farmers are fully paid. A CSA is a subscription (usually weekly) from a farm for a regular supply of farm-fresh veggies, dairy products, meats, bread, and more.

Farm Share Update 2025

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) is deeply grateful to the farmers, families, and community partners who have made the Farm Share Program a success over the past three years. Through this initiative, we have worked together to provide fresh, local, and organic produce to individuals and families in need across Connecticut,…

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Program News

An Update on CT NOFA’s Status Amidst the Federal Funding Freeze

In our previous update, we discussed the potential effects of the federal grant funding freeze on CT NOFA’s ability to continue our full slate of programs and services. Although our pledged grant funds continue to be frozen and are without a timeline for resolution, we want to be clear about our position: while some of our programs and communications will become more limited in scope, CT NOFA is not shutting down.

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Federal Grant Funding Freeze and the Future of CT NOFA

Roughly two-thirds of CT NOFA’s budget for 2025 is tied to federal grant funding, primarily through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Without restoration of these previously pledged grant funds by the federal government or significant growth in grassroots donations and support, CT NOFA will be forced to cease operations and lay off all staff, beginning May 1.

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Farm Share Update 2025

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) is deeply grateful to the farmers, families, and community partners who have made the Farm Share Program a success over the past three years. Through this initiative, we have worked together to provide fresh, local, and organic produce to individuals and families in need across Connecticut,…

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Connecticut Farms Newly Certified Organic

CT NOFA is excited to welcome two Connecticut farms to the certified organic community. These farms – Northwest Corner Farm (Winchester), and Sweet Ring Farm (Newtown) – are also all participants in CT NOFA programs.

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