CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 4hUCONN is conducting a short survey to understand how farmers view opportunities for pollinator habitat on their land, focused on experiences, preferences, and potential interest in supporting habitat restoration. uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Join us at CT NOFA’s 45th annual Winter Conference on March 13, 2027 to connect with 300+ farmers, home gardeners, and organic advocates from across the region. ctnofa.org/call-for-exh...ctnofa.orgCall for Exhibitors at CT NOFA's 2027 Winter Conference - CT NOFAJoin us at CT NOFA's 45th annual Winter Conference on March 13, 2027 to connect with 300+ farmers, home gardeners, and organic advocates from across the region. Agricultural industry suppliers, educat... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 09/10/20262027 Winter Conference announcements, microscopy course information (LAST CHANCE!), and more in this month’s issue of Gleanings. mailchi.mp/ctnofa/octob... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026We’re excited to announce that our 45th annual winter conference will be taking place March 13, 2026, at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. It will be preceded by 3 days of virtual workshops, March 9-11. Tickets are available now! ctnofa.org/save-the-dat...ctnofa.org2027 CT NOFA Winter Conference Slated for March 13 - CT NOFACT NOFA is proud to announce that we'll be returning to Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, for our 45th annual winter conference on March 13, 2027. Save the date! 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026We’re looking for workshop proposals for our 2027 CT NOFA Winter Conference! We welcome all submissions for workshops that capture CT NOFA’s mission of fostering organic and regenerative agriculture. ctnofa.org/request-for-...ctnofa.orgRequest For Workshop Proposals For CT NOFA's 2027 Winter Conference - CT NOFAThe CT NOFA Winter Conference educational slate of workshops is made possible thanks to the interest and enthusiasm of our knowledgeable community members. Are you an expert on a topic that would be o... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Certified Organic Farms and Farm Businesses: the deadline to apply for BOTH the 2025 and 2026 Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) is December 31! ctnofa.org/classified/o... 010
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026As our TOPP program comes to a close, we’re proud to present our Program Summary and encourage you to read it to learn more about the program’s successes. ctnofa.org/transition-t... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This free marketing service will be discontinued at the end of the year, so be sure to take advantage of it NOW, while it is still available! 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Don't miss out on the last chance this year for CT NOFA's microscopy training! You'll walk away with your own microscope and all the knowledge you need to use it to analyze, interpret, and improve your soil's health. ctnofa.org/event/ctnofa...ctnofa.orgCT NOFA Microscopy Training - CT NOFACT NOFA microscopy training is back this October! Participants will learn how to use a microscope to view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thr... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Thanks to support through the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, CT NOFA has made available an Organic Poultry record keeping checklist. ctnofa.org/organic-reco...ctnofa.orgOrganic Record Keeping Checklist: Poultry - CT NOFAThanks to support through the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, CT NOFA has made available this Organic Poultry record keeping checklist. This checklist is intended to provide a framew... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026September marks the conclusion of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). Farmers who are exploring organic certification or already working through the transition are encouraged to take advantage of the resources and support the program has built. www.organictransition.org/resources/ 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Interested in learning more about the microbial life in your garden’s or farm’s soil? Slots are still open for our upcoming microscopy training in October! This 3-class course includes two online session as well as an in-person session at Auer Farm in Bloomfield, CT. ctnofa.org/event/ctnofa...ctnofa.orgCT NOFA Microscopy Training - CT NOFACT NOFA microscopy training is back this October! Participants will learn how to use a microscope to view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thr... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Information about next week’s Northeast Growing Together Conference, upcoming microscopy trainings, and more in the September edition of Gleanings. mailchi.mp/ctnofa/septe... 001
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Advocacy alert: urge Congress to ensure trade policy supports family farms, not corporations. Please urge your Members of Congress to demand that trade officials use the Fair Trade for Working Families plan in ongoing trade negotiations. ujoin.co/campaigns/45... @familyfarmco.bsky.social 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026CT DoAG is looking for survey respondents as a follow up to their recent CT Farm Forum and Listening Session. Watch the recording listening session here: ct-n.com/ctnplayer.as... Jump straight to the farmer needs assessment survey, here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026CT NOFA microscopy training is back this October! This course includes both the training and equipment you need to take control of your soil’s health! ctnofa.org/event/ctnofa...ctnofa.orgCT NOFA Microscopy Training - CT NOFACT NOFA microscopy training is back this October! Participants will learn how to use a microscope to view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thr... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Fall Microscopy course information, Northeast Growing Together Conference updates, and more news in the August edition of Gleanings. mailchi.mp/ctnofa/augus... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Connecticut's mid-term primary vote is TOMORROW. If you're a registered member of a political party, you are eligible to vote in it. 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Join the farmers at Four Root Farm for a special Shabbat dinner on August 7 with other Connecticut Jewish farmers! Learn more and register on the Jewish Farmer Network's website. www.jewishfarmernetwork.org/event-detail...jewishfarmernetwork.orgConnecticut Farmer-to-Table Shabbat | JewishFarmerNetworkJoin us for a Shabbat dinner hosted by Jewish Farmers for Jewish Farmers in Connecticut! 100
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026The "Farm Bill 2.0" falls woefully short of what small- and mid-sized farmers need in farm country right now. We urge you to use the linked form to contact your Senators before the legislation is marked up by the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday, August 6. ujoin.co/campaigns/44... 010
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026On September 16, join CT NOFA and partner organizations from across the Northeast for this FREE, day-long event hosted by the Northeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). ctnofa.org/happening/no... 010
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026We're very grateful for folks like yourselves, Accredited ORGANIC Landcare Professionals, who handle invasive plant life without poisoning the rest of the landscape! 010
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026The Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program enrollment period closes AUGUST 7th. If you’re an eligible specialty crop producer, you can apply for payments from the USDA for up to $250,000. ctnofa.org/classified/u... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Join CT NOFA at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s 116th Plant Science Day Open House, August 5th from 10am-4pm. This free annual event includes field exhibits, technical demonstrations, plant and insect identification workshops, and much more. ctnofa.org/happening/11... 022
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Connecticut’s Primary is around the corner, and early voting starts Monday, August 3. If you’re a registered member of a political party, you can vote in your party’s primary. Learn how to find your polling place, how to cast your vote early, and more on portal.ct.gov/sots/electio.... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Eastern CT CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is proud to present their third farm tour and training at Hidden Blossom Farm in Union, CT, on August 3. ctnofa.org/happening/ea... 020
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Join CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield this Wednesday (July 22) from 1:00pm-3:00pm for a free Compost Tea Brewing workshop. This event is intended for both commercial growers as well as home gardeners. ctnofa.org/event/compos...ctnofa.orgCompost Tea Brewing Workshop - CT NOFAJoin 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 ... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Check out this pair of free forest farming workshops coming up July 18 - tomorrow! - in Eastford ctnofa.org/happening/fo... and July 24 in Hamden ctnofa.org/happening/fo... 010
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Thanks to support through the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, CT NOFA has made available an Organic Forest Farming (Wild Crops) record keeping checklist. ctnofa.org/organic-reco...ctnofa.orgOrganic Record Keeping Checklist: Forest Farming (Wild Crops) - CT NOFAThanks to support through the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, CT NOFA has made available this Forest Farming (Wild Crops) record keeping checklist. 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Certified organic (and prospective organic) farmers, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture is still offering free marketing and branding assistance related to their new Connecticut Grown ORGANIC label. 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Join CT NOFA in Ridgefield this Wednesday for another round of microscopy aid. Bring in your soil or compost sample and we’ll put it under the microscope to identify the microbial life within and explain what it all means. ctnofa.org/event/micros...ctnofa.orgMicroscopy: The Doctor is In! - CT NOFAJoin CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, July 15 from 1:00pm-3:00pm for microscope analysis of your soil! Bring in your soil or compost sample and we'll put it under the microscope to... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026FREE July soil health classes begin ☀︎☀︎ TODAY ☀︎☀︎, policy updates from our region, and more in the July edition of Gleanings. mailchi.mp/ctnofa/july2... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 08/07/20264th of July thoughts from our founder, Bill Duesing. While belated, they are, perhaps, as applicable today as they were when Bill wrote them in 1991, more than 30 years ago. 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Last chance to register for this FREE soil health workshop, perfect for everyone from professional farmers to home gardeners and homesteading enthusiasts. The first class in the series kicks off July 9! ctnofa.org/event/soil-h...ctnofa.orgSoil Health 3-Ways - July Session - CT NOFAUnder the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager, Monique Bosch, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual sessions (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – p... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 30/06/2026From our friends at NOFA New Hampshire. www.nofanh.org/policy-advoc...nofanh.orgPolicy Brief: Corporate Consolidation and Greenwashing in U.S. Agriculture — NOFA-NHCorporate Consolidation and Greenwashing in U.S. Agriculture 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Join us at The Hickories on Sunday, July 19 for a demonstration on the process for creating biochar and a description of its history, properties, and uses. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes to help tend the fire, and bring a bucket if you want to bring home some raw biochar! ctnofa.org/event/bio-ch...ctnofa.orgBiochar Demonstration - CT NOFAJoin Liz Dupont-Diehl at The Hickories on Sunday, July 19 for a demonstration on the process for creating biochar and a description of its history, properties, and uses. Farmers and scientists are red... 001
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026This pollinator week (and for all the weeks, thereafter), put the kibosh on pesticides! 010
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Pollinator Week continues with this advice from The Xerces Society on how to provide native pollinators with shelter that will keep them coming back to your area, year after year. 010
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Don't miss out on this summer’s soil health courses! The first one begins in early July. 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Happening today from 1pm-3pm in Ridgefield, CT! Bring in your soil or compost sample and we’ll put it under the microscope to identify the microbial life within and explain what it all means. ctnofa.org/event/micros...ctnofa.orgMicroscopy: The Doctor is In! - CT NOFAJoin CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Wednesday, June 24 from 1:00pm-3:00pm for microscope analysis of your soil! Bring in your soil or compost sample and we'll put it under the microscope to... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Advice on native plant selection for a pollinator garden from The Xerces Society for pollinator week! 230
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026It's Pollinator Week, and there's never a better time to learn from The Xerces Society what you can do right at home, right now, to help pollinating species flourish! 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026After a year-long process of reflection and assessment, the Agricultural Justice Project (AJP) is closing its doors due to a shortfall in funding. We’re happy to share their sunsetting report, documenting their history, achievements, and wisdom to share. agriculturaljusticeproject.org/report/about/ 000
Reposted by CT NOFACivil Eats @civileats.com · 17/06/2026“When a rural American community loses its farms to consolidation, when the jobs go and the schools close, people don’t just give up. They find ways to sustain each other outside the formal economy." Read the Q&A with "Feeding the World as If People Mattered” author Andrew Flachs. ⬇️civileats.comSmall Farms Can Be Measured Through Their ResilienceAndrew Flachs on how small farms sustain life in ways that Big Ag cannot. 0128
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Thanks to support through the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, CT NOFA has made available an Organic Processing and Handling record keeping checklist. ctnofa.org/organic-reco...ctnofa.orgOrganic Record Keeping Checklist: Processing and Handling - CT NOFAThanks to support through the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, CT NOFA has made available this Organic Processing and Handling record keeping checklist. 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Are you up to speed with the USDA's new organic enforcement protocols? 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Join a one-hour workshop on Wednesday, June 24th at 10:00am to help certified organic and transitioning farmers confidently market their products. zoom.us/meeting/regi... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Interested in learning more about compost tea? Join us for the next session of our 2026 Equipment Share program this Saturday from 1pm-3pm at The Hickories in Ridgefield. ctnofa.org/event/compos...ctnofa.orgCompost Tea Brewing Workshop - CT NOFAJoin CT NOFA at The Hickories in Ridgefield on Saturday, June 20 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 a... 000
CT NOFA @ctnofa.bsky.social · 12/06/2026New (FREE!) soil health courses open for registration, CT NOFA launches new Equipment Share program, and more news in this edition of Gleanings. mailchi.mp/ctnofa/june2... 000