Winter Conference
About the Conference
Each March, CT NOFA holds our signature event, the Winter Conference, featuring the Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth Award, our annual meeting, and a keynote address. Also included are a variety of workshops on farming, agricultural policy, organic land care, community food security, social justice issues, and more. The conference also includes dedicated lunch meetup times for farmers and other groups with shared interests or from similar backgrounds.
2027 Conference
CT NOFA is proud to present our 45th Winter Conference, featuring a series of virtual workshops on March 9-11 in the lead up to our full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 13, 2027 at Wesleyan University.
Winter Conference Archives
Why attend the CT NOFA Winter Conference? Let our attendees tell you, in their own words.
Conference News & announcements
2026 CT NOFA Winter Conference Slated for March 7
We’re excited to announce that our 44th annual winter conference will be taking place March 7, 2026, at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. It will be proceeded by 3 days of virtual workshops, March 3-5. Tickets are available now!
A More Organic Future for Connecticut Starts with You
Earlier this year, CT NOFA faced a critical funding crossroads. Well into our budgeted programming for the year, we faced sudden and substantial cuts to federally funded programming that constituted the majority of our work for 2025. But then, something moving happened.
Bill Duesing Award Committee Seeks New Members
The Bill Duesing Award Committee seeks new members to continue the tradition of selecting our annual Bill Duesing Award winner. Committee members are expected to be actively involved with and knowledgeable about the sustainable and organic agriculture community in Connecticut. Members are required to meet three times a year in advance of the CT NOFA Winter Conference (typically in December, January, and February) to conduct the work of identifying candidates for the award and ultimately selecting that year’s awardee.
Coverage of CT NOFA’s 43rd Annual Winter Conference from the For The People Podcast
Thanks to WEBE108 FM and the For The People podcast for coverage of our winter conference! Listen here or stream, below. Connecticut’s Northeast Organic Farming Association – or CT…
Bring/Trade/Take for Your Spring Garden at the Winter Conference Seed Swap
This year’s Winter Conference will feature a Seed Swap! The Seed Swap Table is where conference attendees can exchange seeds and diversify their gardens and farms with unique and regionally…
CT NOFA Executive Director Featured on For The People
CT NOFA Executive Director, Jeremy Pelletier, was recently featured on For The People. Stream the episode, below, to hear more about our upcoming 43rd Annual Winter Conference as well as…