Grow Well, Eat Well
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to building a community of organic food activists and educated consumers to help support New Hampshire's local organic farming community.
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What's Happening at NOFA-NH?
In an effort to keep our staff and community safe, NOFA-NH's physical office is currently closed due to COVID-19. Our staff is working remotely, and can be reached by email and phone. Please visit our staff directory for contact information.
Resources to Help Our Community Cope With COVID-19:
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Check out our NEW Resources Page dedicated to information and opportunities for all members of our food system in response to COVID-19.
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Our Organic Farm and Food Map featuring NH’s certified organic farmers and producers enables residents to search for organic crops and livestock in their community, support their neighbors and purchase hyper-local food.
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View our existing Resources Page for farmers, gardeners, educators and eaters.
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Peruse our E-newsletter Archive for information on past programs, policy initiatives, educational resources, and more.
Programs & Events
November is NOFA-NH's Membership Drive Month
You can help us continue to grow a resilient organic farming community in New Hampshire by becoming a member or renewing your membership.
Our work providing programs that champion environmental and human health through farming, gardening, food security, & land care practices would not be possible without the vision of our members! Join us in creating a healthier, sustainable food system for all.
Your Membership is vital today and always. A Standard Membership is just $45/year, and a Student/Senior Membership is $30/year. Read more about the benefits of membership here.
P. S. When you join or renew your NOFA-NH membership, you will be entered into a members-only raffle at the end of November for a chance to win a discount on a Winter Conference ticket and a free copy of the “Growing Healthy Vegetable Crops” Handbook, 4 dozen eggs from Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs (3 chances), or a $25 gift card to The Common Man.
Registration is Open for Our Winter Conference!
A Virtual Event on february 13 - 14, 2021
Join us Saturday and Sunday, February 13-14th for our 19th annual Winter Conference — Cultivating Stewardship: Health, Harmony and Resilience. This year’s virtual conference will be held online only. Workshops will address topics including healing the land, soil health, ecosystem balance, food justice, creating a fair farm, herbalism and immune health, farmland access and social justice, organic seeds, and more! Speaker details coming soon. Visit our Winter Conference webpage for more information, and Register Online before January 14th for $10 off regular ticket prices!
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NOFA Members: $40 ($50 after January 13, 2021)
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Not Yet NOFA Members: $50 ($60 after January 13, 2021)
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Scholarship Tickets Available: Contact NOFA-NH to learn more.
Recording Available for "Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health"
A Panel Discussion and Q & A
How can localized, organic, regenerative growing, eating, and land care contribute to the repair of unjust social structures, personal health, and the environment that sustains us? State and regional leaders explored the ways that organic farming and land care can help solve the challenges currently facing our food system in this panel discussion followed by a Q & A.
Panelists:
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Marita Canedo, Migrant Justice
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Diana Carpinone, Non Toxic Dover, New Hampshire & Non Toxic Communities
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Jameson Small, Fresh Start Farms & Organization for Refugee & Immigrant Success
The CRAFT of Farming
Over the 2020 growing season, we hosted a series of virtual farm tours followed by live Q & A's with 6 certified organic farms as part of the “CRAFT* of Farming” (*Collaborative Regional Alliances for Farmer Training), a peer-to-peer farmer-led education, training and networking program for beginning and experienced farmers, farm workers, and anyone interested in learning about organic farming practices. All 6 tours are now available online!
Hip Peas Farm | Market Gardening Efficiency & Season Extension
Hop N Hen Farm | Starting an Organic Vegetable and Poultry Farm
Kearsarge Gore Farm | Four Season Farming
Mermaid Hill Vineyard| Growing Organic Grapes in NH
Stonewall Farm | Managing Soil Health: Grazing and Specialty Crops
Work Song Farm | Starting Small & Staying Small
Organic Gardening Videos Featuring Ron Christie of Living Earth Farm
Are you tending a garden for the first time or for many years now?
Our Northeast Organic Gardening Video Series offers tips for new and experienced gardeners seeking to feed themselves and their families. Learn more about wick irrigation, container growing, building raised beds and garden planning in these six short videos.
Watch the videos here,
Dear Friends of NOFA-NH,
We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and well. In this uniquely challenging time, NOFA-NH is continuing the work of our fifty-year history to create resilient food systems across New Hampshire and the Northeast. But we can't do it without you. Our shared commitment to New Hampshire’s organic and sustainable farmers, producers, food workers, land care providers, activists and eaters is more important today than ever before. Here are a few ways you can help NOFA-NH in the fight to strengthen our community:
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Become a NOFA-NH member, renew your membership, or give the gift of membership.
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Make a donation, and/or donate to a specific program.
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Volunteer on our Board of Directors or one of our committees.
NOFA-NH is an important source of education, promotion, and healthy food for so many. Your support is vital to our mission in every season.
Yours in Good Health and Healthy Food,
Team NOFA-NH
Making Farms Centers of Justice and Fairness — Your Support is Needed!
The Northeast Organic Farming Association has been working with the Farm Worker Support Committee (CATA) and the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA) since 1999 to advocate for fairness in the domestic food system, to empower workers and farmers, build capacity, educate the public, and create lasting partnerships across sectors.
The Agricultural Justice Project was formed out of this collaborative effort and a major part of its work is the creation and management of the Food Justice Certified (FJC) program. This label sets the bar high for fair labor and trade practices and allows consumers to connect with farmers and other food businesses that use fair practices. AJP also offers cost share to farm operators for the certification process.
Please make a difference today and donate to AJP! As a member of the large and diverse NOFA community across 7 states, your donation today will help where it is needed most, on the farm.
Help us continue our dedicated efforts and accomplishments. Thank you for donating any amount!
NOFA & Community Events Calendar
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November 9 & 16 — UNH Extension's NH Direct Marketing Conference: Marketing Your Agriculture Business In the New Normal
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November 18 — "Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health," A Virtual Panel Discussion
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December 1, 8, 15 — UNH High Tunnel Production Conference
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December 7 — NOFA/Mass Min Till Monthly Farmer Call. All calls at 7 – 8 pm. Dial 413-259-8022 to join.
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December 14 — Open Forum for NH Farmers with UNH Extension
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Sundays in January 2021 — Real Organic Project Virtual Symposium
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February 13-14, 2021 — NOFA-NH Virtual Winter Conference
Thank You, Sponsors!
