TOPP Farmer Roundtable Videos Available
January 16, 2024
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 the New Connecticut Farmer Alliance).
Click here to learn more about TOPP and find out how you can participate.
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