2027 Winter Conference announcements, microscopy course information (LAST CHANCE!), and more in this month’s issue of Gleanings. mailchi.mp/ctnofa/october26
The Next Generation Farmer Fund will provide $10K-$50K grants, including conservation technical assistance, to eligible young farmers and ranchers across the country. Applications are open from October 28 through December 1, 2026. youngfarmers.org/get-involve…
This free marketing service will be discontinued during the upcoming winter, so be sure to take advantage of it NOW, while it is still available!
CT Grown now has a Certified Organic label! Organic farmers can take advantage of FREE technical assistance with marketing/branding in association with this new label. Learn more about this cost-free marketing assistance on our website. ctnofa.org/free-marketing-an…
Share your organic knowledge at our winter conference in March!
We’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-works…
We are saddened to announce the passing of Jack Kittredge. He and his wife were major contributors to the development of the organic food movement. mhof.net/obituary/. Those who are interested in honoring his legacy may donate to his center. mhof.net/donate/
Exhibitor applications for our 2027 winter conference are open now!
Join 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-exhibito…
Tickets for our 2027 conference are available now!
We’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-date-202…
Take The Natural Farmer survey!
The Natural Farmer is the quarterly print publication of the NOFA chapters, mailed to every NOFA member each season. We want to know your thoughts! Check out the survey on the magazine’s website. thenaturalfarmer.org
Help support the organic movement by becoming a sponsor of our 2027 Winter Conference. In addition to helping us continue to expand the reach of organic agriculture, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits leading up to and at the conference. tinyurl.com/nhbbs579
We’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-works…
Are you a small-scale egg producer? The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance is working on legislation that could expand market opportunities for those who have 3,000 or fewer laying hens. If you only sells eggs at a road-side stand, this would apply to you. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
UCONN 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/…
Join 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-exhibito…
We’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-date-202…
We’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-works…
Certified 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/organi…
As 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-to-org…
This 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!
CT Grown now has a Certified Organic label! Organic farmers can take advantage of FREE technical assistance with marketing/branding in association with this new label. Learn more about this cost-free marketing assistance on our website. ctnofa.org/free-marketing-an…
Don'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-micr…



















