NOFA-NH's 50th Anniversary
Celebrating Five Decades of Organic Farming, Gardening and Food

In 1971, the Northeast Organic Farming Association was started by Samuel Kaymen along with a group of young environmentalists, farmers, and concerned citizens. Since that time, the organization has grown branches in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. NOFA-NH is proud to be a founding chapter along with our neighbors at NOFA-VT. To commemorate our 50th anniversary, we developed a “Conversations with the Founders” video series featuring early board members, founders and volunteers, and are hosting two exciting events to honor this milestone in 2022. We look forward to you joining us in August and October to celebrate 50 years of NOFA!

Colby Hill Inn Event

Brookford Farm Event

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50th Anniversary Events

Colby Hill Inn Farm to Table Dinner & Fundraiser (August 27)

Brookford Farm Pizza Party, Live Music & Farm Tour (October 1)

Organic Roots: 50 Years of the Northeast Organic Farming Association Documentary Film

Conversations with the Founders Video Series

50th Anniversary Sponsors!

Our Upcoming 50th Anniversary Events!

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Colby Hill Inn

Farm to Table Dinner and Fundraiser

33 The Oaks, Henniker, NH 03242

Saturday, August 27, 2022 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

4:00 Doors Open

4:00 - 6:00 Music and Drinks on the Lawn

6:00 - 7:00 Dinner

7:00 - 8:00 NOFA Celebration and Speakers

8:00 - 9:30 Socialize with Friends

Celebrate NOFA-NH’s 50th birthday with a delicious, local and organic centered farm to table dinner. Mingle with old friends, meet new people, and share memories of NOFA through the years while enjoying a multi-course meal on the beautiful grounds of Colby Hill Inn as we enjoy the last days of summer. This fundraiser will help support NOFA-NH’s programming and ensuring we can make an impact for 50 more years and beyond.

About Colby Hill Inn:

Colby Hill Inn is located on a historic 6 acre property in Henniker with a former dairy barn, now an event hall, dating back to the 1840s. With an emphasis on sustainability, Colby Hill Inn is committed to serving local organic foods, and boasts its own organic produce garden.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Early Bird Single Ticket (until Aug 1st): $95

Early Bird Paired Ticket (until Aug 1st): $180

Single Ticket After Aug 1st: $110

Paired Ticket After Aug 1st: $195

Tickets Include: live music, tasting, farm fresh appetizers and dinner, dessert, and your choice of one beer or wine.

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NOFA-NHs 50th & Brookford Farms 10th Anniversary Celebration

Pizza Party, Live Music & Farm Tour

250 W. Road, Canterbury, NH 03224

Saturday, October 1, 2022| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Farm Fresh Pizza and Sides

Live Music

Children's Activities

Exhibitor Fair

Farm Tour

Celebrate 50 years of NOFA-NH and 10 years of Brookford Farm at their Canterbury location on a fun filled Saturday afternoon at an outdoor, family friendly pizza party, complete with live music, an exhibitor fair, children’s activities, and educational opportunities. Enjoy house made, brick oven pizzas and sides loaded with farm fresh, organic ingredients, and a walking farm tour at day’s end.

About the Farm:

Brookford Farm is a diversified 600+ acre family run farm in Canterbury producing certified organic vegetables, grass fed dairy and beef, and seasonally pasture raised, non-GMO fed chickens, pigs, and eggs. The farm is also a member of the Agrarian Commons, an innovative land-holding model focused on preserving farm land for local communities and the next generation.

Not-yet Members: $20/adult, $10/child

NOFA Members: $15/adult, $7.50/child (Use Member Code)

After Sept 27th: $25/adult, $15/child (All Registrants)

Children two and under attend for free!

Adult tickets include: 2 pizza slices + sides, a cookie and drink.

Children's tickets include: 1 pizza slice + sides, a cookie and drink.

Anyone who signs up will be entered to win a bag of Coast of Maine raised bed soil. Members will be eligible to win two bags.

Our Commitment to Health & Safety

NOFA-NH is deeply committed to community health. All CDC guidelines and public health state mandates will be followed at both events. Any updates or changes to event details will be communicated via email, on our website, and through social media. Alternative plans have been developed for both celebrations.

Organic Roots

50 Years of the Northeast Organic Farming Association

Documentary Film

In June of 1971, farmers and homesteaders gathered on a Vermont hillside with one thing in common: the desire to grow food in a way that was healthy for themselves and for the earth. This is the story of the organization that was born that day - NOFA. See the faces and hear the voices of the people who have nurtured the NOFA community and the organic movement in this region for the last 50 years. Full Documentary.

Conversations with the Founders Video Series

We were delighted to speak with a number of NOFA's founders, early volunteers, members and board members in honor of our 50th anniversary. Hear from those who seeded the movement about the most important things NOFA accomplished in its first 50 years, our most pressing tasks for the future, advice for beginning farmers, favorite memories, overcoming hardships, and so much more.

Featured Founders

Samuel Kaymen – Founder of NOFA and Founder of Stonyfield
Gary Hirshberg – Early NOFA volunteer; early partner, former CEO and Chair of Stonyfield
Paul Doscher – Early NOFA volunteer, board chair, and farmer at Windcrest Farm
Timothy Meeh & Jill McCullough – Early NOFA volunteers, board members and farmers at North Family Farm
Chuck Cox – Early NOFA board member and farmer at Tuckaway Farm
Mary (Shields) Kerwin – Early NOFA educator and farmer
Kirke Olson – Early NOFA board member, conference volunteer and homestead farmer
Rick Estes – Early NOFA board president and farmer