December 9 @ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This event aims to bring together Connecticut’s agricultural producers, construction industry, innovators in materials and manufacturing, regulators, and community groups working on regenerative urban developing and agriculture to discuss possibilities and avenues to further circular regenerative hemp production, construction and use.
The program will discuss topics including developing farm capacity for hemp, adding value to agricultural land use, and BIPOC liberation through circular economic development.
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March 23, 2024 @ 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
CT NOFA is proud to present our 42nd Winter Conference, featuring a series of virtual workshops on March 20-21 in the lead up to our full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 23, 2024 at Eastern Connecticut State University, in partnership with their Institute of Sustainability.
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March 14, 2024 @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The CT Compost Alliance is excited to announce that the first CT Compost Conference. This informative day will include keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking, a catered lunch, and exhibitors. Attendees will benefit from a variety of themed breakout sessions, providing education on composting related to the basics, home, farm, municipal, schools, and medium to large scale operations. The event will highlight how composting can benefit local communities, businesses, the environment, and improve climate resiliency.
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December 6 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This UConn Extension workshop, in partnership with USDA RMA, will
assist producers in understanding the seasonal risks, challenges and
opportunities associated with our changing climate. We will outline
many of the strategies that have emerged for:
- Successful adaptation
- Reducing risks
- Building farm and land resiliency
Examples and tools suitable for a wide variety of kinds and farms sizes
will be included.
You will be provided with a template and tools to:
- Help assess your challenges
- Create an adaptation tool tailored to your business and site
Participants will also learn of tools and programs available from USDA
RMA, USDA FSA, USDA NRCS, and the CT Department of Agriculture.
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December 6 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
When customers search online for fresh, locally sourced products, you want to make sure that your farm is showing up in the results. Greg Boyd, Director of Digital Media Services at Miranda Creative, discusses how you can improve the search engine optimization (SEO) of your website and use other tactics to be seen online.
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November 17 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Canva is a free, easy-to-use graphic design tool that lets you quickly and easily liven up the visual materials you use in your marketing. The eye-catching graphics you can create are perfect for social media posts, flyers, brochures, and more. Emily Karam, a Miranda Creative graphic designer, guides you through the process of creating and sharing images using Canva.
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November 6 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Gain an understanding of how a strong social media presence can benefit your farm. The topics covered encompass establishing a social media foundation for your farm, reaching the appropriate audience, creating a comprehensive strategy for your social presence, an overview of scheduling tools, and more. The webinar also provides ample time for an extended Q&A session. Presented by Allie Bryant, the Social/Digital Brand Manager at Miranda Creative.
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November 13 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Northeast Grainshed Alliance, a diverse stakeholder-driven partnership connecting grain-related businesses and organizations in the Northeast, holds its second annual symposium. Presentations on the state of the grainshed, agronomic data, and where the organization sees the future of Northeast grains going
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November 8 @ 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
A free training and networking event to bring together Connecticut farmers with food service directors and their cafeteria staff.
The purpose and goal of Chop, Peel, Dice is to bring K-12 public school district food services and members of their farm to school ‘team’ with farmers and farm staff to network, learn and build relationships that can lead to strong buyer and seller relationships.
This event is designed for northwestern and north central Connecticut farms and districts.
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November 1 @ 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
A free training and networking event to bring together Connecticut farmers with food service directors and their cafeteria staff.
The purpose and goal of Chop, Peel, Dice is to bring K-12 public school district food services and members of their farm to school ‘team’ with farmers and farm staff to network, learn and build relationships that can lead to strong buyer and seller relationships.
This event is designed for central Connecticut farms and districts.