Al and Jean Fuoroli from Elwood Orchard have grown certified organic apples since 2012. Al will discuss and recommend apple varieties that will allow the grower to avoid some of the major apple diseases in southern New England. Also discussed will be how they manage weeds in a perennial planting and insect and disease control. […]
Join us at Little River Farm
Perry Ruso, the owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar, will give an introduction about why he started the Matunuch vegetable far and how it has worked out. Tim Cheng, the manager of the farm, will share his expertise and give a tour. The tour will touch on a multitude of subjects ranging from micro green and […]
Do you buy cover crop seed, fertilizers, mineral amendments, compost, potting soil, potato and allium seed? Would you like to save money on those items? If so, the bulk order might be perfect for you. Prior to the spring growing season, NOFA/Mass organizes a bulk order with popular suppliers, for distribution at sites around MA/CT/RI. Take advantage of significant savings through group purchasing power and collective shipping, while helping NOFA support organic practices throughout the region.
Register Here Join NOFA/RI for our 10th Annual Winter Conference, an all-day virtual event featuring a deep dive into the promises and practices of regenerative agriculture. Regenerative Agriculture claims to offer solutions to our agricultural and land care problems, including soil erosion and depletion, weed and pest abundance, and nutrient supply and availability. Regenerative […]
Composting, Worms & Gardening with Monique Bosch June 28, 2022 5:00 – 6:00 PM Virtual via Zoom | Wiggle Room, Lafayette St, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Monique Bosch, the owner of Wiggle Room, will give a presentation on the benefits of vermicomposting. The presentation will also compare and contrast other compost practices, and how to know […]
48th NOFA Summer Conference The NOFA Summer Conference is a dynamic and diverse gathering of people working at the intersections of organic agriculture, gardening, food justice, land management, education, carbon sequestration, environment and health. The 48th annual NOFA Summer Conference is slated for the weekend of August 5-7, 2022 at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA. Over […]
Small World Farm began in the Spring of 2021. Claire Bowen and her husband Patrick purchased the 2-acre orchard of approximately 700 trees from Warren Wetzel of Old Stone Orchard in Little Compton, RI. Originally planted in 1988, it contains seven cultivars, including Honeycrisp, Idared, Cortland, Macoun, Empire, Fuji, and Granny Smith. With no experience […]
On-farm Workshop with owner John Kenney September 12th, 2022 N. Scituate, RI Details forthcoming (please check this space for time and location detail – please ignore the “time” that is listed here until closer to the event as it is subject to change)
Roots Farm On-farm Workshop with owners Kelli & Mike Roberts September 25th, 2022 Tiverton, RI On-Farm Workshop with owners Kelli & Mike Roberts. Tiverton, RI. Kelly and Mike Roberts of Roots Farm will share their expertise in No-Till farming methods. In addition, the workshop will delve into bed layout and shaping, weed management & cultivation, […]
September 30, 2022, 9:00-11:00am Racial Equity at the NOFA Interstate Council: Where are we at and how can we grow? Audience: NOFA Interstate Council and IC Policy Committee Members This is an introductory conversation to delve deeper into conversations around active racial equity work within the NOFA Interstate Council. Racism impacts our conferences, grant collaborations, […]
