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During the conference, guests will discover new ways to strengthen Connecticut’s local food system and help combat climate change using practices rooted in organic farming and land care.
Keynote speaker Travis Marcotte, executive director of the Intervale Center in Vermont, will inspire and energize guests about building community food systems as the conference kicks off.
The event will feature more than 60 workshops taught by industry experts about organic gardening, land care, homesteading, farming and do-it-yourself foods including kombucha, ginger beer, wine, and fermented vegetables. Gardeners will learn how to graft fruit trees, grow roses organically, and cultivate mushrooms while land care professionals further their expertise in soil biology, creating landscape designs for feathery friends, and using beneficial insects for pest management.
“We are very excited to present two days of outstanding programming for our diverse and growing membership and community of supporters” says CT NOFA Executive Director Jeff Cordulack “And look forward to sharing inspiring news about the power of regenerative ‘carbon farming’ to absorb carbon from the air and help reverse climate change. Our organic mission has never been more relevant than it is today.”
Guests may purchase lunch tickets for $15 and enjoy their choice of delicious and locally-sourced dishes prepared by generous lunch sponsors including Barcelona, The Whelk, Kawa Ni, Sugar & Olives, Mill Street Bar & Table, Wave Hill Breads, New Morning Market, Plan B and Sodexo.
Saturday admission ($60-for non-members; $50 for members) includes access to workshops and more than 60 organic food and farm exhibitors. Sunday ($50 for non-members; $35 for members) features a choice of intensive workshops for farmers and serious backyard gardeners, including programs for beginning farmers who want to improve their crop planning and business skills.
Register online at ctnofa.org.
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