The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut's mission is to ensure the growth and viability of organic agriculture, organic food, and organic land care in Connecticut. We envision a healthy, organic Connecticut founded on ecologically, socially and economically just principles. In addition to our food-based initiatives, CT NOFA also runs the NOFA Organic Land Care program to train the next generation of organic landscapers, land managers, and conservationists.
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CT NOFA ANNUAL MEETING
At Labyrinth Brewing Co., Manchester, CT
148 Forest St. Manchester CT. 06040
November 1 - 4:00pm
Once a year, the Connecticut chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association's (CT NOFA) Board of Directors invites our membership (and anyone else interested in expanding organic agriculture in Connecticut) to join us when we vote in the new slate of Board Members and discuss our plans for the year ahead. We will also hear from Susan Mitchell, an organic farmer in Manchester, who has a pick-up location for her summer and fall CSA shares at Labyrinth Brewing Company. So please join us in Manchester at 4:00 pm for an informal gathering. At 4:30 pm, we will have a short presentation followed by social time until 5:30 pm. Refreshments will be served & the tasting room will be open (cash bar but the first one is on us)!
JOIN US AT LABYRINTH BREWING CO!!!
Free & Open To All.
Please R.S.V.P. by phone or email: events@ctnofa.org or 203-308-2584.
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OrganiCONN: The CT NOFA Winter Conference
Saturday, February 23 ~ Coming to Bridgeport, CT!!!
(with post-conference intensives)
Questions? Presenters & Vendors? Call 203-308-2584.
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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
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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
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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.
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Connecticut Farm & Food Guide 2018
Our comprehensive county-by-county guide to Connecticut's local, organic, and Farmer's Pledge farms. You'll also find farmers' market details, restaurants, and other businesses who support CT NOFA's organic mission.
For your local shopping pleasure!
Click here for the 2018 edition (PDF)
This guide is mailed to all CT NOFA members.
Join CT NOFA today!THANK YOU TO NEW MORNING MARKET!
THE 2018 GUIDE UNDERWRITERFRIENDS OR MARKETS WANT COPIES?
Thank you to John Pitarri & the whole team at New Morning Market for generously underwriting the 2017 & 2018 Farm & Food Guides! Thier support makes this local business guide accesssible to people accross Connecticut!
For organic shopping made easy, visit their store in Woodbury, CT. Grab a quick lunch and enjoy a wide selection of organic produce, health & beauty items, and all types of responsibly-sourced goodies and gifts. www.newmorn.com
We can mail or drop a box of Farm & Food Guides at your farm or business. Just let us know! farmandfoodguide@ctnofa.org
To find a local NOFA Accredited organic landscaping service provider near you, visit our search engine online here:
http://nofa.organiclandcare.net
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Register now to learn the foundations and principles of organic landscaping, gardening, and land management. This one-of-a-kind course is the professional way to gain credentials as an organic landscaping business person dives deep into the topics with industry leaders as professors.
*Scholarships available for those working in CT, and in parts of Westchester & Long Island that drain into the Long Island Sound watershed. Not sure? Apply and see ... you just might get a scholarship! OrganicLandCare.net
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LEARN ORGANIC LAWN CARE ONLINE
NOFA's Organic Lawn Care Certificate Course
This 8-hour online course is a great way to get up speed for doing your own lawn, as professional development landscapers, school staff, town land managers and anyone else who wants to get started down the road to non-toxic land care.
Start today at: www.organiclandcare.net