Request for Workshop Proposals for CT NOFA’s 2026 Winter Conference
November 21, 2025
The CT NOFA Winter Conference educational slate of workshops is made possible thanks to the interest and enthusiasm of our knowledgeable community members. Are you an expert on a topic that would be of interest to conference attendees? We’d love to hear from you.
Workshop slots are available for our in-person conference on March 7, 2026, as well as the conference’s virtual workshop series from March 3-5. Presenters are provided with free admission to the conference, as well as a $150 honorarium.
We welcome all submissions for workshops that capture CT NOFA’s mission of fostering organic and regenerative agriculture. Particular topics of interest for our 2026 conference are:
- Food Equity and Access
- Seed Saving
- Urban Agriculture
- Regenerative Agriculture and Ecological Restoration
- Farm Improvement and Innovation
- Black and Indigenous Farming Practices and Resources
- LGBTQ+ Farming Resources and Support
- Homesteading Topics
- Mental Health and Well-Being for Farmers
- Beginning Farmer Funding and Resources
- Organic Certification Resources
- Organic Land Care
- Soil Health and Permaculture
- Policy and Advocacy Issues
Click here to submit a workshop proposal.
Click here to learn more about the 2026 Winter Conference.
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