All Programs & Events
Annual New Farmer School
Registration for the 2026 New Farmer School opens June 1, 2026 and will remain open until the course is full.
Neighbors in the Field
Agriculture is evolving faster than ever, and the decisions you make this season will define your success for the next decade. Whether you are managing 10 acres or hundreds of acres, diversifying
into agri-tourism, or looking to save money on labor and inputs, the TRI-STATE ANNUAL MEETING is your dedicated hub to gain a practical, competitive edge.
Growing Resilience: How Food Policy Councils Fight Hunger from the Ground Up
A conversation with Nessa Richman, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council and author of “Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being"
Local Native Seed and Plant Gathering
Please join Wild Woods Restoration Project, Catskill Mountainkeeper, and graduate students at Vassar for a local ecotypic native plant and seed meet up at the Vassar Environmental Barns on Friday, November 13th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. (We will provide lunch onsite.)
Learn about the new Catskills/Northeastern Highlands (EcoRegion 58) Native Plant and Seed Alliance; dive into collection, propagation, seed cleaning, saving, and selling resources; discover new initiatives (like Seeds in Common and the Garden Club of America’s nascent Seed the Future National Seed Initiative); network with friends and peers; and cap your day with a Seed Swap focused on seeds and plants from Ecoregion 58!
This networking and educational meeting is for everyone working on increasing access to and use of local ecotype plants and seeds in ecoregion 58 and is supported by the Catskills Native Plant and Seed Alliance and the Northeast Seed Network.
Aglearn Accountability Network
A free monthly virtual gathering for conservation professionals who want dedicated time, peer support, and practical guidance to advance their training and career goals.
Native Plant Celebration and Seed Swap
This event is hosted by Wild Ones in the Helderberg Room. Join a free, family-friendly seed swap celebrating New York's native plants! Connect with fellow gardeners, share local seeds, and learn about seed saving (no seeds needed to attend). Explore tables from like-minded organizations, crafts for kids and adults, winter seed sowing, and a bake sale featuring native ingredients. Have seeds to share? Please pre-register them so plant care signs can be made.
Share this event Corn as a partner and gift giver: Voices of respect
This free online mini-conference features 10+ inspiring speakers sharing about why corn is a special being and is deserving of respect.
Meat Processing Workgroup: Fact Finding Listening Session
The Meat Processing Workgroup focuses on understanding and addressing ongoing concerns about meat processing infrastructure and capacity in New Hampshire. Farmers and others across New Hampshire are experiencing and/or perceiving limited access to meat processing in the state. The Meat Processing Workgroup will bring together stakeholders to better understand the current system, hear directly about challenges from farmers and processors, and identify practical opportunities to alleviate bottlenecks.
New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference
The NEVF Conference includes more than 25 educational sessions over three days, covering major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops as well as various special topics. A Farmer to Farmer meeting after each morning and afternoon session will bring speakers and farmers together for informal, in-depth discussion on certain issues.
NH Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant Informational Session
The 10 NH Conservation Districts are excited to announce an opportunity to improve your farm's resilience through a climate adaptation or mitigation project! We encourage you to apply for the sixth round of the New Hampshire Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant!
Agricultural Engineering Bootcamp - Water
This Bootcamp will focus on "Lite" Agricultural Engineering skills that conservationists need to help implement conservation practices on the ground and assist with local workload.
Organic Seed Growers Conference
A biennial gathering by and for agroecological seed communities in the U.S. and across the world
Northeast Farm to Institution Summit
Farm to Institution New England (FINE) and the Vermont Farm to School and Early Childhood (FTSEC) Network are hosting the seventh biennial Northeast Farm to Institution Summit, April 14–16, 2027 in Burlington, Vermont.
Northeast Agroforestry Conference
Whether you are curious about the ecological and financial advantages of incorporating trees into farm production systems or you already have deep expertise in agroforestry, this conference will have something for you. Hear from incredible speakers, meet others with shared interests, sample products grown in agroforestry systems, visit farms implementing these practices, and learn about the infrastructure and markets that are growing to support a paradigm shift in food production.
2026 SE New England Native Seed Exchange
The SE New England Native Seed Exchange is for folks who are new to the native plant world, gardeners, students, conservationists, and farmers! Whatever your level of interest or knowledge, we'd love you to come. Featuring live bluegrass and folk music by Hollow Turtle.
Fall National Organic Convening
The National Organic Coalition is hosting a National Organic Convening on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 1 to 4 pm ET. This online forum provides a space for information-sharing and dialogue and is open to all organic community members.
Backyard Native Seed Collecting Workshop
This event is hosted by Wild Seed Project in Maine, in partnership with Friends of Ft. Williams Park. This workshop covers the basics of collecting seed from the plants you tend and preparing to sow them in the winter. Friends of Ft. Williams Park is generously sharing collected seed with participants to bring home to their own gardens!
The Future is Food Forests: Agroforestry is Changing NH’s Agricultural Landscape
Imagine this: New Hampshire’s forests teeming with life—and food! Shade-loving crops, pick-your-own fruits, nuts, berries and mushrooms, along with livestock grazing beneath the trees.
Sound dreamy? It’s already happening! Join our November Network Café to explore the exciting potential of agroforestry with Laurie Mooney and Heidi Asbjornsen of the Adaptive Agroforestry Principles and Teaching (ADAPT) program, a research and education partnership between the University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth College, and Yale University.
Liviana
LIVIANA is a decentralised series of exchanges and symposia over two weeks, providing CERN members an opportunity to connect and share. It is based on the Spanish term LIVIANA, which connotes openness, a free-floating train of thought, and a cheerful spirit. LIVIANA opens a space where we can feel comfortable and cared for, and where we can listen to each other and learn more about life projects done communally at CERN.
Connecting Local Producers to School Districts, webinar hosted by Urban School Food Alliance and UNH Extension
The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created by school food service professionals in 2012 to address the unique needs of the nation’s largest school districts. Members collaborate to share best practices, develop procurement standards, and advocate for the health and wellness of students. Please join the USFA and the University of New Hampshire Extension for the next Webinar for Local Producers! This year, USFA will be hosting Webinars for Local Producers, with school districts and local producer organizations of all sizes across the country. These Webinars aim to share an overview of school food procurement and introduce producers to school districts as potential revenue streams for their operations.
Join USFA and the University of New Hampshire Extension on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST via Zoom for the next Webinar for Local Producers.
New England BIPOC Festival
A food festival at heart, we welcome a wide array of restaurants and chefs, as well as non-profits, small businesses and community organizations for and by the BIPOC communities of New England. We believe shared food and joy are critical means for building connections and community and you will find plenty of both at this family friendly event. Featuring cultural performances, local musicians and artists, this is a day you don’t want to miss. Join us in October at Strawbery Banke Museum and see for yourself!
2026 Cut Flower Growers’ Conference
Join a statewide Cut Flower Grower Conference, EXCLUSIVELY for commercial cut flower growers.
Pre-NOSB Meeting
Join NOC on Wednesday, October 14 from 1 pm to 4 pm ET for a community-wide virtual gathering alongside the NOSB meeting. Topics will include an NOSB update and farmer panel.
From Field to Market: Safe Handling and Flood Mitigation Strategies
Join UNH Extension’s Beginning Farmer and Food Safety programs at Barker's Farm for an interactive field workshop exploring how farm resilience, food safety, and efficient post-harvest handling work together to support a successful farm operation. Through a guided tour of Barker's Farm, participants will see firsthand how conservation practices such as drainage systems, swales, field roads, and water management infrastructure can help reduce flood impacts, protect soil health, and minimize risks to crop safety.
Radical Rural Summit
Radical means going to the roots. And roots, by their nature, do not act alone, they form relationships. As they grow, they turn away from what is toxic and toward what is nourishing.
This year’s summit invites participants to walk in both worlds: to reckon honestly with what is coming apart in the-world-as-it-is-now, while exploring the practices already stabilizing and readying rural communities for profound transformations: the-world-as-it-could-be.
Fork in the Road Film Screening
Fork in the Road premiered at the Sonoma International Film Festival and is a Redford Center-supported film screening at the Climate Film Festival in NYC. Co-directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi, with narration by Nick Offerman, the film follows small farmers, visionary chefs, and innovators working to heal the land, improve our food systems, and transition to a regenerative future for people and the planet.
Organic Recordkeeping Q&A
Good record-keeping is the foundation of a successful organic operation. Whether you're pursuing certification, already certified, or simply want better farm records, NOFA-NH's Organic Recordkeeping Video Series provides practical guidance you can watch at your own pace
Common Ground Fair
The 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair will be held at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 25, 26 & 27, 2026.
Field Day: Winter Street Farm
The Making of a Deep Winter Greenhouse
Join us at Winter Street Farm in Claremont, NH for a field day with organic farmer Jonathan Hayden as he shares his experience designing and building a greenhouse on his small, diversified CSA farm. Click photo to learn more!
Field Day: Presidential View Farm
In partnership with UNH Cooperative Extension, NOFA-NH will be co-hosting this pasture walk for the Windham County Conservation District’s Connecticut River Watershed Planning Project. Click the photo to learn more!
Growing Together Conference
This event, hosted by the Northeast TOPP program, supports current and aspiring organic farmers through hands-on workshops, practical technical assistance, and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers across the food and farming community. Whether you're just beginning your organic journey or looking to deepen your expertise, you'll gain real-world insights you can apply right away.
Field Day: Kolrose Farm
Pastured Poultry for Small Farms
Kolrose Farm is a certified organic farm on 4 acres of leased land from Brandmoore Farm. Alex will guide us through the process from chicks to sales. Click photo to learn more!
NH Agricultural Professionals Day
NH Agriculture Professionals Day 2026 brings together agricultural service providers, educators, industry partners, and advocates to celebrate the positive stories shaping New Hampshire agriculture and to explore how we can build a stronger agriculture sector that meets the needs of tomorrow. Agriculture professionals day focuses on engaging discussions, sharing success stories, and meaningful networking. Attendees will strengthen connections across organizations and foster collaboration that supports farmers, communities, and the future of agriculture in the Granite State.
September Organic Support Hour
Interested in Organic Farming?
Are you curious about what it takes to grow under organic regulations? Want to better understand the organic standards or how your current practices might align?
Join our weekly online gathering for an open discussion and Q&A session!
2026 Luminary Roadshow with Trees for Graziers in New Hampshire
Join the 2026 New England Grazing Network Luminary Roadshow Series with Joshua Greene from Trees for Graziers at Robie Farm.
Farmer Listening Session with FSA
Join us for a listening session with NH FSA to learn about the organic cost share, as well as other programs available for farms through FSA, including NRCS projects. Find out why it is a good idea to register with FSA and stay updated each year.
Organic Rising in NH: Cultivating Knowledge through Farmer Mentorship
Join the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) at Brookford Farm for an evening dedicated to community, connection, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing!
2026 Ecological Landscape Alliance's Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace
The Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA) is excited to announce the 2026 Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace to be held on August 27 and 28, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Saving Walden’s World
As global ecosystems and economic stability face unprecedented pressures, the documentary Saving Walden’s World invites the Laconia community to explore a proven, operational blueprint for humanity’s future.
New Hampshire State Technical Committee Meeting
The Natural Resources Conservation Service, N.H. will host a hybrid (in-person with remote option) State Technical Committee Meeting August 26, 2026, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the State Office in Dover, N.H.
NHFB/NHTOA Summer Picnic 2026
Wednesday, August 19th
Sanborn Mills Farm
7097 Sanborn Road, Loudon, NH
Field Days: Gemmo Forest
Using Permanent Beds and Polyculture Plantings in the Garden and the Forest Farm
Visit Gemmo Forest to see a new paradigm in growing emerging. An invitation to look within for answers, strengthen your connection with self, and co-create with nature and nature beings. Click photo to learn more!
Field Day: Meadowstone Farm
In partnership with UNH Cooperative Extension, NOFA-NH will be co-hosting this demonstration day for the Windham County Conservation District’s Connecticut River Watershed Planning Project. Click photo to learn more!
30 Second Farmer Video Submission Form
We're inviting organic farmers to create a 30-second video sharing what organic certification means to their farm.