The CT NOFA mission is to ensure the growth and viability of organic agriculture, organic food, and organic land care in Connecticut.

News

Soil Health Program Manager Monique Bosch Featured on WPKN’s Organic Farm Stand Podcast

Monique Bosch, the Soil Health Program Manager with CT NOFA, gets down and dirty about the microbial basis of healthy soil that promotes nutrient dense food and a sustainable environment.

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Events

Aerated Compost Tea Webinar

Join this CT NOFA webinar to learn methods for brewing aerated compost tea to add beneficial microbes and plant-available nutrients directly to plants throughout the growing season.

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Community Events, Classes, and Workshops

Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Planting for Resilience

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We…

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Webinar: Organic Record Keeping

What records are needed for organic certification? Are all records submitted to my certifying agency? How do my records tie to inspection audits? What are…

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Biodynamic Plant Sale

Come to buy beautiful, healthy, biodynamic plants for your garden. We will have vegetables, herbs, and flowers, along with Garden Gold compost, as well as…

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Join Us

Memberships are available for individuals, farms, families and others committed to ensuring the growth and viability of organic agriculture, organic food, and organic land care in Connecticut.

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Winter Conference

Each winter, 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 workshops on farming, seed saving, organic land care, community food security, social justice issues, and more. The conference also includes affinity groups – peer learning communities for farmers interested in discussing a particular topic in an informal, supportive environment.

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Resources

CT NOFA features unique, in-depth and actionable resources for experienced farmers, farmers just starting out, and for gardeners of all backgrounds and skill levels. Resources include bespoke CT NOFA offerings and publications from our partners in Connecticut and beyond. Additionally, find the Organic Farm Stand, Digging in the Dirt and NOFA podcasts are available in one convenient location. Finally, CT NOFA members can post a free classified listing as a member benefit.

Support Us

You can support CT NOFA by making a tax-deductible donation, beginning or renewing a CT NOFA membership, or fulfilling one of our important volunteer roles. We are grateful for your support.