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Farm & Garden Conference at Common Ground

Every Summer, Fall and Winter The Common Ground Farm and Schoolyards Program hosts a day of learning perfect for the School Educator, Backyard Gardener, small scale Farmer, curious Food Explorer or Food Justice Activist! We are thrilled to feature a KIDS TRACK for children, ages…

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Farm & Garden Conference at Common Ground

Every Summer, Fall and Winter The Common Ground Farm and Schoolyards Program hosts a day of learning perfect for the School Educator, Backyard Gardener, small scale Farmer, curious Food Explorer or Food Justice Activist! We are thrilled to feature a KIDS TRACK for children, ages…

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Life in the “dead” of winter – High Tunnels alive and well in CT

An update from NOFA’s technical consultant and “embedded” reporter, Monique Bosch During this ‘dormant’ time of year, it’s refreshing to see cold season crops flourishing in high tunnels across the state. Some of the healthiest food we’ve seen this winter have been in high tunnels…

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No-Till Field Day at Sub Edge Farm

Join us for a fall field day focused on no-till and cover crop methods, to include a presentation by Julie Fine of Johnny Selected Seeds as well as field demonstrations of no-till equipment, and a farm tour of Sub Edge Farm. We’ll also analyze soil…

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Maple Tapping Workshop

Outdoor hands-on workshop to teach you the basics of tapping your very own maple trees and making delicious maple syrup! Walk the Massaro Nature trail and learn about each step in creating maple syrup, including tapping a maple tree and boiling down the sap. Each…

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Maple Tapping Workshop

Outdoor hands-on workshop to teach you the basics of tapping your very own maple trees and making delicious maple syrup! Walk the Massaro Nature trail and learn about each step in creating maple syrup, including tapping a maple tree and boiling down the sap. Each…

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Worm Composting Series: 3 Workshops

Come and learn with 3 hands-on workshops; how to bring more life to your soil, grow healthier plants and grow nutrient-dense foods through worm composting. ONLY 12 SPACES AVAILABLE! Workshops 1) Introduction to Soil Biology Tuesday, January 7th, 6 pm-9 pm 2) Benefits of Worm…

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Worm Composting Series: 3 Workshops

Come and learn with 3 hands-on workshops; how to bring more life to your soil, grow healthier plants and grow nutrient-dense foods through worm composting. ONLY 12 SPACES AVAILABLE! Workshops 1) Introduction to Soil Biology Tuesday, January 7th, 6 pm-9 pm 2) Benefits of Worm…

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Deadline is January 22nd for nominations for the 2nd Annual Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth Awards

This award is for a recipient who has demonstrated the advancement of organic living on our earth with a project, innovation, action or lifestyle that supports the continuation of the life work of Bill Duesing – for all to live on this earth in a…

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2020 Winter Conference Request for Proposals

CT NOFA’s 38th annual conference will be held on March 7th, 2020 at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.  This new location will allow easier access to this event for people from all over our state as well as guests from Massachusetts and Rhode Island and…

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