All Programs & Events

Farming is Hard Work. Getting Help Doesn't Have to Be.
In partnership with UNH Extension, NOFA-NH has developed a Farmer Mental Health Campaign and a comprehensive list of resources for farmers in search of mental health services, as well as mental health resources for professionals who provide services and technical assistance to farmers.

Go Organic! TOPP Mentor/Mentee Applications are Open
The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is a peer-to-peer Mentorship program which provides technical support, program support, certification support, educational and community events, workforce development and more!

CT River Watershed Best Management Practices Survey & Project
Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District and project partners throughout VT and NH are working to identify best management practices (BMPs) for reducing nitrogen runoff into the CT River Watershed.

Mushroom Cultivation Webinar
For this online workshop we’ll explore the basics of mycology and fungal life, including the fascinating life cycle of fungi.
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Beekeeping Basics Webinar
In this session, we will cover the fundamentals of beekeeping, including hive placement to ensure optimal conditions, effective management of varroa mites and other pests, and ensuring the survival of your colony during the winter months.
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Part 1: Permaculture Practices Webinar
Join us for an informative webinar where we'll explore how permaculture can create a thriving garden ecosystem.
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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 online gathering for an open discussion and Q&A session! We'll cover the basics of organic production, help you navigate the regulations, and explore what organic really means—and what it doesn’t.
Whether you're just starting out or already using organic practices, this is a space to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with others on the journey. Everyone is welcome!

New Entry Sustainable Farm Project - Crop Production Course
Ready to Start Your Own Farm or Grow Your Garden Dreams?
Join our 9-week Crop Production Course and gain the practical skills and confidence you need to grow healthy food, care for the soil, and run a successful small farm or garden.

2025 Northeast Luminary Tour
The Northeast Luminary Tour is organized each year by the New England Grazing Network and its member and partner organizations. The goal: to bring innovative, in-person, interactive grazing resources to farmers and farm service providers across the region.

NHFB's Summer Picnic
You're Invited to the NH Farm Bureau's Summer Picnic!
Join us for a day of farm-fresh fun, food, and fellowship at our annual Summer Picnic!

Fat Peach Farm Dance
Join us at this agritourism event and dance to benefit our community through local food production! Get your tickets here!
Federal funding cuts have negatively impacted our food insecure neighbors and our farmers. Funds that organizations like Footprints Food Pantry, NH Feeding NH, Seacoast Eat Local and so many others rely on to make fresh, healthy, local food available for our community, haven been slashed, which means the producers who supplied that food are also impacted.
We’re gathering to celebrate our local food system and raise funds for Footprints Food Pantry to support their local food purchasing, keeping local food and dollars circulating in our community. 100% of proceeds after expenses will be given to Footprints.

Nubi River Farm Field Day
Join NOFA-NH at Nubi River Farm (Peterborough, NH) for a field day program on the topic of community infrastructure and an alternative farming model

UNH Annual New Farmer School
Get a jump-start on growing your agricultural business with this intensive multi-session course! Each session will build upon knowledge gained in previous sessions and address a wide variety of topics that will be applicable to any new farmer. This course is a great way to get up to speed quickly on the business and science of agriculture, network with other new farmers, and work closely with Extension staff as you develop your business and production ideas.

Two Mountain Farm Field Day
Join NOFA-NH at Two Mountain Farm (Andover, NH) for a field day program on the topic of installing and using a water catchment system.

Alprilla Farm Field Day
Join NOFA-NH at Alprilla Farm (Warner, NH) for a field day program on the topic of storage crops and cereal grain production.

Nerdy Turnip Farm Field Day
Join NOFA-NH at Nerdy Turnip Farm (Rochester, NH) for a field day program on the topic of growing organic tomatoes.

Managing Soil Fertility: An In-Depth Intensive for Organic Growers
This intensive workshop offers a practical, on-the-ground perspective for farmers interested in strengthening their soil health practices, streamlining fertility planning, and staying compliant within an organic production system.

The Laurels Farm Field Day
Join NOFA-NH at The Laurels Farm (Rochester, NH) for a field day program on the topic of scaling up from backyard gardener to organic micro farm.

NORTHEAST GREENHOUSE CONFERENCE & EXPO
2025 Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo
November 12 & 13, 2025
Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel and Expo Center
The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture, Inc. - a group of grower representatives from the Northeast, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state who specialize in greenhouse crops and management. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn, share and connect with other industry professionals!

Farmer Day of Action
Farmer Day of Action is still happening today! However, due to potential weather impacts, the start of the event and our setup may be delayed.
Please note that the poster-making party originally scheduled for 4:15 PM will no longer take place, but materials will be available and set up as soon as we’re able.
We expect things to get going around 5:00–5:30 PM, and we’ll be excited to see you then!

Summer Fun on the Farm
LIMITED TICKETS
Join us on Thursday, July 10th for a summer evening filled with music, food, and community at Bird Dog Farm and Cider. This event is all about celebrating local flavor—from the sounds of live music to the taste of freshly harvested oysters and small-batch cider, all in support of local food systems and the people who grow and make it.

Granite Grains Field Day
Join for a field day at Granite Grains certified organic farm to explore the future of grain growing in New England. Learn about growing grains for malting, distilling, and developing whiskey. Gain an understanding of local and regional markets. Granite Grains farm managers will guide guests through their agronomic practices and how these impact soil fertility, variety selection, rotation, cleaning and drying the crop, and delivering the crop to market.

Farm-a-Q
Join Cultivate for a day of celebration, education, and delicious local food at Tuckaway Farm in Lee, NH! Farm-a-Q brings together the best of our region's farmers, chefs, brewers, and community for an unforgettable afternoon of farm-to-table experiences.

Herb and Garden Day
The 16th annual Herb & Garden Day at the beautiful Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. This event is hosted by the New Hampshire Herbal Network, which is a chapter of the American Herbalists Guild. Learn from herbal experts, shop from local vendors, and connect with fellow herb enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned herbalist, gardener or just getting started, there's something for everyone at this event.

Part 2: Permaculture in Action (In Person)
In the follow-up session to the permaculture practices webinar, we will visit Laurie's garden in Canterbury (exact address will be sent to registrants) to see these principles in action.
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Organic System Plan (OSP) Support Meeting
Curious about transitioning to organic or navigating the Organic System Plan (OSP)? Join our online gathering for an open discussion and Q&A session! We'll help you explore your questions, understand how your organic practices align with the OSP, and delve into organic regulations.

NH Food System Statewide Gathering (NH Food Alliance)
The 2025 NH Food System Statewide Gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at Sanborn Mills Farm in Loudon, New Hampshire.

Organic System Plan (OSP) Support Meeting
Curious about transitioning to organic or navigating the Organic System Plan (OSP)? Join our online gathering for an open discussion and Q&A session! We'll help you explore your questions, understand how your organic practices align with the OSP, and delve into organic regulations.

Brookford Farm Heifer Parade
Join Brookford Farm for a fun-filled day with a farm-fresh lunch, music and dancing! Get ready to explore the farm, meet the friendly cows, and learn all about sustainable farming practices.

NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo
We look forward to seeing you at the Deerfield Fairgrounds
Deerfield, New Hampshire
Friday, May 2, 9am-5pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9am-4pm

Organic System Plan (OSP) Support Meeting
Curious about transitioning to organic or navigating the Organic System Plan (OSP)? Join our online gathering for an open discussion and Q&A session! We'll help you explore your questions, understand how your organic practices align with the OSP, and delve into organic regulations.

Organic Talk Roundtable
Register for one of the online events offered through Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire.

The Soil Centered Garden Webinar
In this presentation, we will explore the vital role soil health plays in sustainable gardening and long-term home growing success.
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Organic Talk Roundtables, OSP Support & Recordkeeping
Register for one of the online events offered through Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire.

21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
Each year, thousands of individuals and hundreds of officially participating organizations join in a shared journey of learning and charting a course of action to dismantle racism in our food system and our world.


NOFA-NH's Spring 2025 Bulk Order Store is Live!
Shop the bulk order store online through March 1, 2025 to save big on organic farming and gardening supplies!

Join Us for Winter Book Study!
This winter join NOFA-NH and Seacoast NH Permaculture for a 6-part Zoom book discussion of Life After Progress: Technology, Community and the New Economy edited by Helena Norberg-Hodge and Steven Gorelick. We will meet every other Thursday, 7:00pm-8:30pm on Zoom, Jan 2 - Mar 13.

Utilizing Greenhouses for Growing Greens in the Shoulder Seasons
Generation Farm is a certified organic farm specializing in wholesale salad greens. The farm is small and entirely operated by farmers James and Marley. In the fall the farm shifts to growing greens inside their greenhouse to continue supplying to their wholesale customers. In this workshop James and Marley will provide an overview of practices they use to grow greens in the greenhouses and techniques that have helped continue to successfully grow in the colder months. Rimol Greenhouse Systems will also be present to share some information on best practices with your greenhouse and the various options you can use for your growing situation.

Farmers Organic Roundtable
All farmers are welcome to attend to discuss organic production, procedures, all things related to organic farm life. Meet other farmers too! Hope to see you there!

Exploring Agroforestry and Native Tree Cultivation
The Dartmouth Farm grows more than 4000 pounds of diverse organic produce, with over 60 varieties of vegetables, grains, and flowers. In addition to annual production, Dartmouth hosts several agroforestry research sites, one of which is a small nursery with native shrubs and trees. In this workshop, researcher Kristen Jovanelly will discuss the utility of incorporating trees on farms, some example agroforestry systems and growing your own trees and shrubs. We will overview nursery design for a small and low-input treed system.

Making It Work With Dairy and Beef Cows
Brandmoore Farm was established in 2012 and is a diversified family run dairy, meat and vegetable farm. In this workshop farmers Becky and Phil will share what has worked and not worked with dairy and beef cows over the past 12 years. They will share what they do now, what they tried in the past and what they hope to do going forward. Information on herd management, family/lifestyle considerations of keeping cows and discussion/viewing of our newly renovated dairy facility, animals housing and river/pasture walk will be included in the program.

Native Perennial Food Plants For Your Edible Landscape
When placed in habitats that meet their needs, native plants tend to be well adapted to our climate and have few pest, disease or maiintenance problems. This illustrated talk will describe the growth habit, preferred habitat, care required, food value, other users, aesthetic appeal and propagation techniques for over 25 native perennial plants you can include in your edible landscape.