CT NOFA Day: Monarch Workshop & Potluck Social
Hosted by NatureWorks Organic Garden Center
Sunday, September 23 ~ 1:00-4:00 pm
With garden workshops and potluck celebration with the local organic communiy

A fun gathering, NOFA-style - FREE workshops & potluck celebration! Join us when Nancy DuBrule-Clemente shares organic garden secrets that she's learned over 40 years in the business! Share delicious snacks and drinks including herbal iced teas and a sampling of organic wines. Meet other like-minded organic home gardeners, farmers, and landscapers. Treat your kids to fun activities in our organic gardens. Learn from the old timers - all former board members and officers are invited to attend.

Potluck Social: 1:00-2:30 Butterfly Migration Gardening & Monarch Tagging Workshop with Nancy from 2:30-3:30 pm.

For Details on Workshop and to RSVP: CLICK HERE.
RSVPs are appreciated via phone, email, or online.

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Find A Farmers' Market in Connecticut
Click above for a list or download the Farm & Food guide.
Market details are at end of each section. Happy shopping!

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EAT FRESH FROM THE FARM!
Join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
Get your weekly farm share of local veggies now!
If you like local food, you'll love CSAs ~ they are like a subscription for the coming harvest. CSA members receive a weekly or bi-weekly assortment of seasonal vegetables delivered fresh from the farm. Later Winter tends to be when farmers sell shares and eventually, they run out. To find farms with CSAs near you, click below for our list of members. Simply find a farm with CSA drop sites near you and sign up directly with the farmer. Click here for our Members with CSAs

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Mobile Coops for All! Photo: Happy Acres Farm, Sherman, CT

Growing Organically But Not Certified? Sign the Farmer's Pledge!

Following all organic practices but not certified?
The Farmer's Pledge is a unique member benefit to consider.

Submit an application for the CT NOFA Farmer's Pledge to use at your farm stand or business so customers know you're using the most ecologically sound farming practices. Plus, your farm will be list on CT NOFA so new customers can find you!

To get started, a) review the Farmer's Pledge, b) be sure you meet the guidelines, c) then simply print, d) sign, and e) send it to CT NOFA for review! You will get a laminated copy and Farmers Pledge logo sign back for display at the farm.