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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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: 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!
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.
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.
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!
Organic Seed Growers Conference
A biennial gathering by and for agroecological seed communities in the U.S. and across the world
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.
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.
Basics of Fencing
Join Granite State Graziers and Wellscroft Farm to explore a variety of livestock fencing!
Women In the Woods
Join NHTOA as we gather to connect and enjoy a woodland and wildflower walk while learning about the forest and farm management and conservation efforts at the beautiful Branch Hill Farm in Milton Mills. A light breakfast is provided.
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (Board) will meet to discuss the following topics: substances petitioned for addition to, or deletion from, the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List); substances due to sunset from the National List in 2028; and recommendations on organic regulations.
Organic Support Hour - Weekly, Online
Join us Wednesdays for a weekly organic support hour!
Cover Crop Demonstration Day
Join the Windham County NRCD in partnership with High Meadow Farms for a cover crop demonstration day!
New Hampshire Farm, Forest & Garden Fest
The 43rd New Hampshire Farm, Forest & Garden Expo is a hands-on, family-friendly celebration of agriculture, forestry, and land stewardship in the Granite State. Our 2026 theme, From Soil to Sawdust: How New Hampshire Makes Ag Happen, brings the full story to life — showing how New Hampshire’s natural resources are transformed into the food we eat, the tools we use, and the products that support everyday life.
April Farmer Online Roundtable: Building Local Market Access in NH
Join us to bring these past 6 months of Access to Markets Roundtables all together. Looking at the current market access discussed in this series, let's assess what the NH food system landscape needs so that everyone can access local food in NH. Farmers, bearing in mind all we have heard during this series, how can market access be expanded in ways that you can accommodate more local foods in the marketplace?
FSNE 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge
A daily practice to build the skill, will, and courage to advance racial equity in our food system and beyond.
2026 NH Food System Statewide Gathering
The NH Food Alliance hosts the NH Food System Statewide Gathering each year to bring together individuals, businesses, and organizations from across sectors who are dedicated to growing an improved local food system that works for all in the Granite State.