2026 CT NOFA Winter Conference Workshop Proposal Submission Form

The CT NOFA Winter Conference educational slate of workshops is made possible thanks to the interest and enthusiasm of our knowledgeable community members. Are you an expert on a topic that would be of interest to conference attendees? Please use this form to submit a workshop proposal. Presenters are provided with free admission to the conference, as well as a $150 honorarium. Please note that workshops are limited to 2 presenters.

Virtual Workshops will take place on March 3rd, 4th, and 5th. The in-person conference will take place on March 7th, 2026 at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.

All workshops are slotted for 75 minutes.

We welcome all submissions for workshops that capture CT NOFA's mission of fostering the organic movement in New England. This year, our conference priorities are:

-Beginning Farmer Education
-Organic Land Care
-Homesteader and Home Gardener Education

We also welcome any workshop proposals that lie outside these priority areas.

Submission of a proposal does not guarantee its acceptance. Topics and speakers are selected based on overall relevance to the CT NOFA audience.

TIPS:
1. Don’t submit pitches/PR sessions promoting your firm or product.
2. Please complete the proposal form as thoroughly as possible.

WHAT WILL CATCH OUR EYE?
1. A technically focused, detailed workshop description.
2. Real-world use cases are highly encouraged and will receive preferential treatment in workshop selection.
3. “How-to” sessions