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As part of USDA’s broader effort to support organic producers and in response to stakeholder feedback, this year the Farm Service Agency increased the cost share amount under the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which helps organic producers cover organic certification costs, to the maximum amount…
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The Natural Farmer, the newspaper of the Northeast Organic Farming Assocation (NOFA), seeks story and article submissions for the upcoming Winter issue. This season’s theme is “Seeds: Stories & Strategies.” Seeds are a story of resilience and hope. They provide people power and sovereignty; they…
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Calling all farmers who would like assistance transitioning to or seeking organic certification to come learn more about the Transition to Organic (TOPP) Mentorship Program! In addition to presenting information about the program ⏤ which connects experienced organic farmers with farmers who are pursuing organic…
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Land in Connecticut is expensive. Farmland is steadily being lost to development. Access to farmland in Connecticut has been an issue for decades, especially for non-traditional farmers of all kinds: new farmers, farmers of color, women, farmers growing non-traditional crops — and yes, organic farmers!…
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Our partners at the Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. (CT RC&D) are pleased to announce the application period is now OPEN for their Climate Smart Agriculture Grant opportunity. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2023. This program is funded in part by…
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Interested in learning more about the CT Environmental Rights Amendment? We’ve got a pair of interviews that help highlight the importance of the movement towards environmental rights amendments, including the fight for one right here in Connecticut. And don’t forget, if you want to take…
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CT NOFA has signed on to the CT Coalition for Climate Action’s recent update, which is as follows: As we continue to see climate change impacts across the globe, there are a few things you can do this month to help CT do its part. …
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We know how invested our Organic Land Care Practitioners are in the work they do, and we’d love to hear about what the work means to you. Do you have a project or job site that you’re particularly proud of this season? A tip or…
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A Farm Bill that Supports the Future of Farming in the Face of Climate Change From Dr. Kimberly Stoner, CT NOFA Director of Advocacy Once every five years, we the people have an opportunity to push the US Congress to make fundamental change to how…
Read MoreCT NOFA > Resources > Classified and Community Board > Community Events Submit an Event Community Events Maple Syrup Open House Event Start: March 9, 2024 at 11:00 am Event End: March 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm Location: Ambler Farm, 257 Hurlbutt St, Wilton, CT…
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