All Programs & Events
Seed Saving Workshop Series
Seed saving can become a source of income, make farms more independent and resilient, and improve genetic biodiversity. It’s not just for farms; backyard growers, gardeners, and conservationists can utilize seed saving techniques to preserve local native species, heirloom crops, and more.
Annual Conference of the Northern Nut Growers Association
The conference is open to everyone with an interest in trees and shrubs managed for their nuts or native woody fruits. Attendees will include a diverse mix of commercial growers, researchers, and hobbyists.
Vermont Public Banking Congress
Join farmers, legislators, economists, conservation leaders, bankers, community organizations, students, and citizens for the White River NRCD's Vermont Public Banking Congress—a two-day gathering to explore how public banking can support resilient farms, thriving communities, and a stronger Vermont economy.
Build Confidence in Your Organic Record-Keeping
Watch the videos, then join us! We are doing a live Q&A session of our organic record-keeping video resources on August 4th at 7 pm.
August 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!
Organic Rising Screening
Save the date! NOFA-NH is hosting a free screening of the documentary Organic Rising. Join us at Red River Theatres on August 6th for a screening, panel discussion, and refreshments. We can’t wait to see you there!
We the Land!
We the Land! is a gathering for Indigenous, Black & Brown earth workers, land stewards, and farmers.
Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit
Calling all farmers and stakeholders who live in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic region!
Annual New Farmer School
Registration for the 2026 New Farmer School opens June 1, 2026 and will remain open until the course is full.
2026 Monadnock Grown Farm Tour
$10 per car! Spend a day on the farm! Meet local farmers, learn about agriculture, and explore the Monadnock Region's food system.
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!
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!
NHFB/NHTOA Summer Picnic 2026
Wednesday, August 19th
Sanborn Mills Farm
7097 Sanborn Road, Loudon, NH
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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: 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!
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!
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.
Organic Seed Growers Conference
A biennial gathering by and for agroecological seed communities in the U.S. and across the world
Field Day: Northwinds Farm
Join us for a meeting discussing soil and nutrient conservation. Topics will include no-till practices for farms of all sizes, cover cropping in Northern NH, and best practices for nitrogen management. Click photo to learn more!
Field Day: Wildhollow Farm
Deep Compost Mulching in Organic No-Till Production
Join us for an on-farm workshop hosted by a recipient of the NOFA-NH Resilience Fund as we explore the use of combined, deep compost mulch and organic no-till in organic vegetable production. Participants will tour permanent raised beds receiving a 4-inch application of finished compost and learn how this practice supports soil health, weed suppression, moisture retention, and reduced fertilizer and irrigation needs. Click photo to learn more!
Field Day: Clyde Farm
Nutrient Cycling on a Diversified Organic Farm
Join Jimi at Clyde Farm, an organic practicing operation in Farmington, New Hampshire, to see firsthand how holistic, nutrient-cycling systems work on a small, diversified farm with cattle, pigs, and poultry, along with fruit & veggies. Click photo to learn more!
Dairying On Pasture
Join Baird Swift of Haynes Dairy to hear how his methods of pasturing dairy cows. New this year to Baird is raising a small number of goats using waste milk from his cows.
Get the Dirt: Live Composting Expert Panel
On Wednesday, July 22 from 1 - 2 p.m. ET, join an interactive question-and-answer session with four composting industry veterans – Nora Goldstein of BioCycle, Susan Fife-Ferris of City of Seattle, Jeff Gage of Green Mountain Technologies, and Brenda Platt of ILSR.
The Farm Bill: How it Impacts You and Your Community
Join us online for a chat to learn what the Farm Bill is and how it impacts both farming practices and food assistance programs.
Live Free and Shuck Workshop
Join Seacoast Eat Local and Fox Point Oysters for the Live Free and Shuck Workshop!
Located at Little Bay in Durham, participants will learn about the challenges and rewards of farming on Great Bay. The workshop will include a shucking demonstration and an opportunity to ask questions.
Farming in Climate Change
Learn about farm resiliency strategies in the face of climate change.
Weed Management in Greenhouse Crops
UNH Extension’s research and education high tunnel is 20 years old and scheduled for retrofits this summer. Join for a twilight meeting to see what changes they made and hear the rationale behind why they made them.
July 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!
Learn to Integrate Goats into Your Farm System
Join Summer Brown of Goat Island Farm and NCAT's Gabriella Soto-Velez for a practical webinar on holistic and organic-aligned goat management for diversified farms.
Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity (CEMA) 216 Soil Health Testing Information Session for Qualified Individuals
In 2025, NRCS announced the launch of the Regenerative Pilot Program, which allocated $700 million to specifically support regenerative agriculture. Learn requirements for qualified individuals to assist with testing
Farm-A-Q
Celebrate local farmers, chefs, brewers & community! Learn about heritage crops, sample delicious flavors & bring the whole family.
Pollinator Palooza
The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) will host the 2026 Pollinator Palooza on Saturday, June 27th from 11:00AM-2:00PM at the Ashuelot River Park in Keene, NH.
Land Care Agriculture, a Deep Soil for Vermont, and a Free Steak Dinner
Come to Rochester this Friday evening, June 26, at the Valley Hub in Rochester - Learn and Celebrate a Deep Soil Future for the White River Headwaters. Free Steak Dinner, pasture walk, and gravel bit bonfire afterparty!
Field Day: Generation Farm
Join us at Generation Farm in Concord, NH to explore low tunnels. Generation Farm will cover what they are, how they work, and other climate resilience strategies used on their farm. Click to learn more!
Cultivating a Farmer-Led Regional Agroforestry Transformation
Join NOFA-VT and regional partners June 23-24 for a Northeast agroforestry gathering focused on relationship-building, shared learning, and advancing a regional agroforestry network.
Farmer Listening Session: Connecting Organic Growers with NRCS Opportunities
Join us for a farmer listening session focused on helping organic growers better understand and access conservation programs through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Learn who to contact, the steps involved in working with NRCS, and how to navigate available conservation assistance and funding opportunities.
National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
Join educators from across the country for workshops, tours, and resources that illuminate agriculture in the classroom in Providence, Rhode Island.
Local Farmers & Foodies
Meet Your Local Farmers & Foodies!
Mingle with local farmers, gardeners, artisans, nutrition & health enthusiasts in North Grafton County.
Scale & Strategy: Building a Viable, Healthy Farm: NOFA-MA
If you’re considering expanding your operation— or questioning whether scaling up is the right move— join NOFA-MA for a day-long workshop grounded in practical experience, reflection, and peer learning.
Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society Conference
Registration is NOW OPEN for the AFHVS/ASFS Just Transformations conference at the University of Vermont!
Happening June 7-10th at the University of Vermont, these days will be full of insightful sessions, field trips, networking and community building, and meaningful learning. The two tracks will focus on: agroecology and ecological economics. Special keynote panel with Ellen Kahler of VSJF, Samantha Langevin of Liberation Ecosystem, Grace Oedel of NOFA, and Sarah Waring of NBRC.
Pollinator Fest
Join NH Audubon for the McLane Center’s first annual Pollinator Fest (previously known as the Native Plant Sale and Craft Fair). This year, the event is taking place outdoors at the large meadow!
NH Herb & Garden Day
The 17th Annual NH Herb & Garden Day, hosted by the NH Herbal Network, is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Forest Society in Concord, NH.
Learn to Grow and Maintain Trees in Agricultural Landscapes
Join the Windham County NRCD in partnership with Interlace Commons to Learn to Grow and Maintain Trees in Agricultural Landscapes!
American Community Garden Annual Conference
The American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) annual conference highlights ACGA's grassroots efforts to empower, build, enhance and sustain gardens through education and collaboration. The annual conference brings together diverse voices, ideas, and practices that strengthen the role of community gardens in advancing food security, health, and garden sustainability.
June 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!
How to Prepare an OSP with Local Certifiers
Preparing an Organic System Plan is essential for farmers interested in making the transition to certified organic production. We know that drafting this document for the first time can feel a bit daunting. Join NOFA-NH and UNH Cooperative Extension for a recorded webinar on How to Prepare an Organic System Plan featuring local certifiers.