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Organic Record Keeping Checklist: Forest Farming (Wild Crops)
Thanks to support through the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, CT NOFA has made available this Forest Farming (Wild Crops) record keeping checklist.
Events
Compost Tea Brewing Workshop
Join CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, July 22 from 1:00pm-3:00pm for a Compost Tea Brewing workshop. Participants will learn how to make their own compost tea in a 5-gallon bucket and have an opportunity to borrow a compost tea brewing kit to use at home, including a bucket, aerator, mesh bag, and all needed amendments to brew your own batch of compost tea to add to your favorite plants.
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Community Events, Classes, and Workshops
Forest Farming: Ecological and Legal Considerations for Connecticut
Forest farming offers an exciting strategy for cultivating high-value herbs within a natural forest setting. However, some of these herb species are very rare in…
Eastern CT CRAFT Farm Tour and Training – Hidden Blossom Farm (Union, CT)
Eastern CT CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is proud to present a farmer training at Hidden Blossom Farm. Meetings will start at 4pm…
2026 Veteran Farmers Market
Veteran farmers, makers, and artisans are invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Veteran Farmers’ Market on Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 3-6 PM. Once…
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Memberships are available for individuals, families, farms, and businesses that are committed to ensuring the growth and viability of organic agriculture, organic food, and organic land care in Connecticut.
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 Farmer Circles – peer learning communities for farmers interested in discussing a particular topic in an informal, supportive environment.
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, and more. We are grateful for your support.