Vendors
Each year, our winter conference features local food producers, craftspeople, agricultural contractors and service providers, and more throughout the day of the conference at our vendor fair. Attendees are invited to visit them between workshop sessions, during lunch, and before and after the conference to explore what our state's businesses and organizations have to offer.
All of our vendor slots are now full. Thank you to our participating vendors! If you would like to join us as a vendor next year, please let us know.
REGISTERED VENDORS: Please find set up instructions and directions here.
WINTER CONFERENCE VENDORS
Rimol Greenhouse Systems is a leading manufacturer of commercial greenhouses for growers across the country. We offer greenhouse and high tunnel kits that are designed to hold up against any weather, including harsh New England winters.
CT Greenhouse has been building, renovating, and growing in greenhouses and high tunnels for the last 10 years and we bring all of our first hand experience to the table. We started out as farmers with a side business of building greenhouse frames and have turned that into an innovative business providing much-needed services to growers across the country. Our mission is to be the go to solution for growers of all sizes and continue to make some of the best greenhouse and high tunnel kits on the market.
Swamp Yankee Earthcare specializes in invasive species management, ecosystem restoration, and forest services, all without the use of herbicides or other poisons. Protecting the planet is our priority and our passion! Connect with us for a free consultation.
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has been working with underserved farmers for over 30 years, providing information about sustainable agriculture. NCAT manages the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture Program under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service and has organizational experience serving farmers and ranchers nationally with a wide array of educational resources and direct one-on-one support to any farmer or rancher seeking information broadly about agriculture and particularly sustainable agriculture. NCAT, through its ATTRA Program, has produced and maintained over 500 publications, 150 podcasts, 150 videos and 50 webinars and tutorials. NCAT has conducted beginning farmer training for more than three decades and has received national recognition for the impact of its Armed to Farm veteran farmer training program. NCAT has a far-reaching team of sustainable agriculture specialists which provide technical assistance on many agricultural topics such as: livestock management, beekeeping, small scale vegetable growing, and hemp production. Visit our conference booth to connect with us and receive technical support for your farm needs.
Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development (CT RC&D) has a mission to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and resilient Connecticut through partnership-driven solutions to enhance natural resource conservation, agriculture, and rural economies. CT RC&D offers a variety of agricultural programs including the CT Farm Energy Program, CT Veteran Grown, CT Climate Smart Equipment Hubs, FarmUP and Veteran FarmUp, and the CT Soil Health Initiative. Connect with one of our staff at the conference to learn more about how we can help you and your farm succeed!
With years of experience and a passion for holistic wellness, Home Harvested Herbals has helped numerous individuals achieve optimal health and vitality. Check out their range of herbal formulas designed to alleviate gut issues and support chronic Lyme disease. Visit their online store to explore the full collection. You'll find herbal remedies for pain management, Lyme disease, gut health, hormone balance, and more. (Not to mention alpaca socks, mittens, and dog and cat beds!) Take charge of your well-being and embark on a path to a happier, healthier you.
Never change string again! String-free trimmer head enables easy brush, weed, and grass cutting against surfaces without damage. Hook, pull in, and cut vegetation, while protecting easily damaged surfaces such as trees, vinyl siding, etc. by replacing your existing string trimmer head with the TrimMasterPro’s patented technology.
- Direct contact trimming against virtually any surface.
- No damage to valuable trees, siding, monuments & more.
- Trims all vegetation from grass to brush.
- Save time and money!!!
- No string to replace. No mulch needed.
- Help keeps trees healthy, pest and burrowing animal free.
- Easily trims heavy invasive brush and tall grass.
As a Growers Supply brand, GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures has been providing the growing and agricultural industry with the highest-quality greenhouse structures and consultation for over four decades. As a greenhouse mega store, Growers Supply created GrowSpan to help growers reach their full potential, and no matter the size of the operation or the crops being grown, there is an ideal GrowSpan greenhouse that can support and improve business in any region.
When purchasing a GrowSpan greenhouse or growing structure, customers work with a Greenhouse Specialist from beginning to end. GrowSpan Greenhouse Specialists have years of experience working in and with the growing industry, so they can make suggestions and provide invaluable advice for growers and operations of any size. They can help every step of the way, and since GrowSpan is a Growers Supply brand, everything can be done in-house, ensuring complete control over the project. Growers purchasing a GrowSpan structure can rest assured that it is designed, engineered, and manufactured with the upmost care, and growers can also take advantage of flexible, in-house financing and installation.
Phocas Seeds was started in 2019 by horticulturalist Corey Finke with the mission to provide gardeners, homesteaders, and farmers with high quality and unique, vegetable, herb, and cannabis seeds.
Our seeds are adapted to Connecticut as well as the greater eastern US. We focus on open pollinated and heirloom varieties grown in organic systems. All of our seeds are non-GMO.
The majority of the seed we offer is grown on our farms in Thomaston & Plymouth, CT, but we also source seed from two small family farms in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Solid Ground is a project of UConn Extension that provides training and resources for new and beginning farmers in Connecticut. Whether it is through trainings, hands on workshops, our listserv, or free consultations with professionals, our goal is to get our farmers established and successful in our farming community.
Seven Springs Farm Supply has been working to support farmers of all kinds for over 30 years. Our catalog includes a comprehensive selection of approved-for-organic fertilizers, pest controls, cover crop seed, growing mixes, and more. We are committed to providing effective solutions, quality advising, and superior service, with the understanding that our success depends on the success of the farmer.
CitySeed’s three core programs are designed to support the entire food system – from field to shelf. Our year-round network of Farmers Markets’ brings local food directly to New Haven neighborhoods while supporting Connecticut farm viability. Sanctuary Kitchen partners with refugee and immigrant chefs to build economic opportunity and intercultural understanding through food. CitySeed Incubates is dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering economic opportunities for aspiring food entrepreneurs in New Haven, in order to build a thriving culture of inclusive economic development through food in Connecticut.
UConn Extension’s Farm Risk Management program will have an information table with posters and factsheets about crop insurance. We offer programs in farm financial management, crop insurance, and other risk management tools to help farmers and growers to implement informed risk management solutions.
The UConn Extension Urban Agriculture Program is committed to transforming urban spaces into thriving ecosystems that promote sustainable food production, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.
Urban agriculture plays a vital role in enhancing food security, improving public health, and fostering community resilience. Our program provides valuable resources, research, and hands-on training to support urban farmers, community gardeners, and residents interested in growing food in urban settings.
The UConn Urban Agriculture program will present current projects, discuss how to get involved, and answer questions about urban agriculture.
Country Organics is a distributor of certified organic supplies for farmers and landcare professionals. We stock products from Ohio Earth Food, Fertrell, and others, and give wholesale prices with no minimums to NOFA members. In fact, we are, ourselves, long term NOFA members who enjoy sharing our knowledge and extensive experience.
Established in 2006, KDCROP FARMS is a vegetable, herb, fruit, starter plant, and egg farm in Chaplin, CT. The farm is family run and women-owned, led by Kelly Caisse, a first-generation farmer, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer 1999 to 2001 Tanzania East Africa, and graduate of UCONN 1999. They use organic, non-chemical, no-till techniques to grow their produce, reduce their carbon footprint by mostly using hand tools, and keep the soil happy! KDCROP FARMS is a TOPP farm on its way to becoming certified organic in 2025. Value-added relishes, pickles, jams, chutney, and salsas that are farm-raised, handmade, and naturally grown for the garden fresh, farm-to-table experience will be for sale. The flavors range from traditional to exotic combinations and are created at a certified cooperative kitchen in Windham. CT. They also believe canning and homesteading are becoming a lost art and are making it the farm's mission to teach all who want to learn with their lessons, consulting, and kits. Access to these amazing opportunities and pickle kits will be for sale. Shares for their weekly CSA (community supported agriculture) will be available. May through October, Customers receive a 6-item box of vegetables, fruit, jars, eggs, and cheese from Cato Corner Farm at a farmers' market and on the farm. A portion is donated to local schools, fire departments, and non-profits.
Herbal Deva is a small, urban medicinal farm that makes herbal syrups, vinegars, teas, and more! They focus on local and organically grown products by working with and supporting many local farms across Connecticut, as well as cultivate from their own urban farm.
Farm Credit East is a farmer-owned financial services cooperative. We offer loans and leases for farmland, equipment and operating costs. In addition, we also have a full suite of financial services including taxes, payroll, consulting, estate planning, and more. We have programs for young, beginning, small, and veteran farmers. Our FarmStart program helps beginning farmers get started in agriculture. For 108 years, we've been there for Northeast agriculture.
More than 30 years ago, a group of environmental and public health nonprofits decided to create a family of mutual funds to help people save for their future without compromising their values. It was a simple concept, but one that was only being used by a handful of pioneers in the environmentally responsible investing space.
Green Century Funds offer individuals and institutions three mutual funds that avoid environmentally harmful industries, including tobacco and fossil fuels. Green Century leads a shareholder advocacy program that delivers real-world change and supports environmental and health programs across the country with its profits.
Green Century is working to create a global food system that protects the environment, public health, and animal well-being to ensure a sustainable food supply for future generations. Learn more about how Green Century promotes sustainable agriculture on the resources page of our website.
A sustainable investment strategy that incorporates environmental, social, and governance criteria may result in lower or higher returns than an investment strategy that does not include such criteria.
You should carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. To obtain a Prospectus that contains this and other information about the Funds, please click here for more information, email info@greencentury.com or call 1-800-934-7336. Please read the Prospectus carefully before investing.
The FTCLDF is non-profit that provides legal support to protect the rights of farmers to sell the products of the farm, and the rights of consumers to access the foods of their choice from the source of their choice.
Visit our conference booth for details about the services we offer: legal research and consultation; document preparation (e.g. animal share agreements, herd shares, buying clubs, etc.); toll-free emergency hotline; possible legal representation in court; and legislative and policy advocacy work. Got questions about food and related regulations and legislation? We've got answers.
Organic Land Care is a sustainable ecological landscaping system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity. The NOFA Organic Land Care Program works to foster professional competency in the area of organic landscaping and protect the public interest in responsible use of land care products and land resources.
Chanticleer Acres is excited to promote their sustainable farming practices and organic produce at the CT NOFA Winter Conference. They will showcase their commitment to regenerative agriculture, seed saving, and community food security. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about their innovative techniques, taste fresh organic samples, and explore partnerships for a healthier, more sustainable future. Don't miss the chance to connect with Chanticleer Acres and be part of the movement towards a greener tomorrow!
Whether you're new to farming or have generations of experience, allow our team at Nicholas/Tobin to find the right insurance solution to fit your needs and budget. From farms, vineyards, specialty crops, or livestock, let us help you. Learn more about our agriculture and farming insurance products. Visit our booth or contact us at 860.467.7690 to learn more.
She Worms Composting (She Worms LLC) offers residential food waste collection services and sustainably recycles the waste into compost using the method of vermicomposting or worm composting. Our worm castings are packaged in 1lb, 3lb, and 5lbs packages for application to potted plants or use in backyard gardens. Visit our table for compost tea bags, worm castings, and live red wiggler (Eisenia Fetida) worms (limited amount!).