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This year’s Farm Share Program is underway, and we’re excited to welcome both returning and new farms. The 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.…
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After successful pairings of experienced organic growers with transitioning-to-organic growers in 2023, CT NOFA seeks additional applicants for a Spring 2024 cohort of mentor/mentee pairings. The Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) mentorship program pairs experienced organic producers and producers transitioning to organic,…
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The Venture Farming Institute (VFI) is an intensive training experience designed for new and beginning farmers of color in CT and RI. This training will feature trainers of color while centering Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) voices and experiences on farming and land stewardship…
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The Connecticut Agricultural Information Council (CAIC) is seeking nominations for the 2024 Connecticut Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF). Awarded annually during Ag Day at the Capitol, the Connecticut Outstanding Young Farmer Award recognizes the winner’s progress in their agricultural career, their soil and water conservation practices, and their contributions…
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We invite you to join CT NOFA on Friday, February 2 at 12:00 pm in Hartford for the Keep Connecticut’s Climate Promise March organized by the CT Sierra Club and the CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs. Let’s come together to show our support for environmental justice…
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In 2023, CT NOFA co-hosted three roundtables as part of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) to provide knowledge and expertise to farmers who are seeking to transition to certified organic growing practices. The recordings of these roundtables are now available, below (courtesy of…
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The NOFA Tri-State Bulk Order is Now Open! Get exceptional farming and gardening products at affordable prices while supporting your NOFA chapter! We recommend that you plan to shop early this year, to help your Bulk Order team and our suppliers best manage product availability…
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This month, we have a couple of updates about the Farm Bill and the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment. The Farm Bill Yes, we are still working on a Farm Bill. The Farm Bill includes policies affecting agriculture and so much more. Nutrition programs in the…
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CT NOFA is proud to bring our Farm Share Program back for 2024! In 2022, Northeast Organic Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) launched a state-wide Farm Share Program, with funding by USDA’s Farmer’s Market Promotions Program (FMPP) grant. Farm Share aims to increase food access…
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