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NOFA-NH The Voice of Organic Agriculture in New Hampshire We help people build local, just, and sustainable food systems.

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to building a community of organic food activists and educated consumers to help support New Hampshire's local organic farming community. We feel that organic farming is important to creating a sustainable future and recognize that more resources and greater education is needed to help farmers, gardeners, and consumers learn to work together to build a support network. NOFA-NH recognizes that farmers, gardeners, and consumers of organic products share a "community of interests:" a common need to grow and consume safe, healthy, nutritious, great-tasting food; and a common interest in preserving a healthy environment that nurtures all of us. In an age of industrial agriculture, we're working to re-establish a shared sense of pride and participation in a community-based food system that links local farmers with local consumers, and rewards them both equally. NOFA-NH actively promotes organic, regenerative, ecologically sound farming, gardening, eating, and land care practices for healthy communities.

NOFA-NH is seeking to connect with local artists for our 2027 NOFA-NH Winter Conference. The theme for our 25th Winter C...
10/13/2026

NOFA-NH is seeking to connect with local artists for our 2027 NOFA-NH Winter Conference. The theme for our 25th Winter Conference is Resilient Roots, Radiant Horizons. We are looking for two-dimensional visual art media that reflect a vision rooted in healthy soils, fair economies, and communities that care for each other. In twenty years of practice, relationship, and hard-won knowledge, our roots have been able to run deep. Today, we are looking forward to a horizon that is widening towards a more inclusive economic model, with land access rooted in justice and food systems built on care rather than extraction. NOFA-NH started as a grassroots organization, built by farmers and environmentalists who saw a bright future ahead. We hope this art can capture the movement that started down to earth and bring it into the light.

Art must be a full-color print to add to our advertising and merchandise for the event. All proceeds from sales relating to merchandise will be collected by NOFA-NH. Art must be handmade by the artist, using no AI; however, it can be digitally hand-drawn. Ideally, pieces of the art can be isolated and used throughout marketing. Priority will be given to local growers and NOFA-NH members; however, all local artists are encouraged to apply. Submit here: https://www.nofanh.org/conferenceworkshoprfp

10/06/2026

We can't wait to see you on Thursday for October's Coffee & Conversation NH Farm Bureau Federation. Daimon Meeh will be joining us to share about the new grant cycle and opportunities available to NH's producers. We've got the coffee covered, YOU bring the conversation.

Let us know you are coming at [email protected]
Become a member at www.nhfarmbureau.org

Winter Conference Theme: Resilient Roots, Radiant Horizons For 25 years, NOFA-NH has gathered farmers, gardeners, and fo...
10/06/2026

Winter Conference Theme: Resilient Roots, Radiant Horizons

For 25 years, NOFA-NH has gathered farmers, gardeners, and food system advocates who believe another way is possible — one rooted in healthy soil, fair economies, and communities that care for one another. Our very first conference welcomed Wendell Berry, whose writing on land, community, and the true cost of industrial agriculture helped shape the vision this organization was built on.

This year, as we mark that milestone, we do so not long after his passing, and we carry his call to imagine a better future even in difficult times: Berry once wrote, "Be joyful though you have considered all the facts." That spirit is our theme. Our roots run deep — in twenty-five years of practice, relationship, and hard-won knowledge about what it takes to grow food without poisoning the land or the people who depend on it. And our horizon is wide — toward more inclusive economic models, land access rooted in justice, and food systems built on care rather than extraction.

Resilient Roots, Radiant Horizons is both a tribute to where we've come from and an invitation to imagine, together, where we're going next. We want you to join us with your knowledge to bring this theme to life. We welcome proposals on topics related to organic production & living soils, economics, ownership models and markets, movement building, policy and food sovereignty, community foodways, and health and local resilience. We’re especially interested in workshops that:

- Have clear alignment with agroecological and organic growing principles.

- Focus on actionable lessons, replicable bright spots, and systemic solutions rather than single commercial product endorsements.

- Prioritization of diverse voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, beginning, and frontline smallholders.

- Demonstrated experience with hands-on practice or grassroots community leadership.

We encourage presentations that share perspectives from multiple speakers (panel format), engage the audience, and are in alignment with our conference theme and tracks.
Learn more here: https://www.nofanh.org/conferenceworkshoprfp
Please send in your proposals by November 15th.

After more than three years of programming, the USDA-funded Transition to Organic Partnership Program is concluding.  Th...
10/06/2026

After more than three years of programming, the USDA-funded Transition to Organic Partnership Program is concluding. This national program opened opportunities for farmers to obtain organic certification through a mentorship-based program. In the Northeast region, partner organizations, including NOFA-NH, were able to certify 4,700+ new acres of farmland, 140 newly organic farm and farm business operations, held 750+ educational events, and conducted 1,450+ technical assistance interactions. Read the program report on our website at https://www.nofanh.org/topp -summary

Special shoutout to our partners for all their hard work: and a big thanks to forthe graphic!

To learn more about great opportunities beyond TOPP, join our Mighty Network, subscribe to our newsletter, and visit our website.

Grow your farm. We'll help pay for it.Through a new partnership between NOFA-NH and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, New Ha...
10/03/2026

Grow your farm. We'll help pay for it.

Through a new partnership between NOFA-NH and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, New Hampshire farms can now access two funding streams in one place — conservation practice implementation and business development — with a simplified application and hands-on technical support. To learn more about this opportunity, and how much is available, join our Mighty Network: https://northeast-organic-farming-association.mn.co/plans/2000899?bundle_token=9903be32de79f3eac5437afbea0af29a&utm_source=manual

Deadline for NRCS Funding! The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers tec...
10/02/2026

Deadline for NRCS Funding!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers technical and financial assistance to support farmers in implementing conservation practices on farms across the country. Every year, NRCS establishes application cutoff dates to manage the assessment, ranking, and selection of applications for key conservation programs.

October 16, 2026, is the New Hampshire deadline ( https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/NewHampshire/news/nrcs-in-new-hampshire-accepting-applications-for-conservation-programs ) for participating in the following programs:
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP),
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP),
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and
Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA).
This includes NRCS’ new Regenerative Pilot Program, which provides targeted assistance through EQIP and CSP.

The Regenerative Pilot Program is a new opportunity that provides assistance for whole-farm assessment, soil testing, and the implementation of regenerative management practices, which can support organic farms in meeting their conservation goals while meeting organic standards. NRCS is investing $700 million in this initiative to further its mission of helping people help the land.

Included practices:
Primary practices include:

Conservation Crop Rotation (328)
Contour Farming (330)
Contour Orchard and Other Perennial Crop (331)
Cover Crop (340)
Drainage Water Management (554)
Forage Harvest Management (511)
Forest Stand Improvement (666)
Irrigation Water Management (449)
Mulching (484)
Nutrient Management (590)
Pest Management Conservation System (595)
Grazing Management (528)
Residue and Tillage Management, No Till (329)
Residue and Tillage Management, Reduced (345)
Stripcropping (585)

If you are interested in applying, don’t wait! Reach out to your local NRCS office to get started! Find the NH NRCS here: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/NewHampshire

Just like people, plants can be stronger together. Plants interact just as we do; some are fast friends, while others do...
09/30/2026

Just like people, plants can be stronger together. Plants interact just as we do; some are fast friends, while others do not get along well. By finding the plants that benefit each other, you can practice the method of companion planting. Companion planting is the technique of finding two species that work together, with each plant bringing something to the table. Some plants help amend the soil, others might attract or deter insects, and some aid in the growth of their companion through shade or support. This blog will give resources to help you find what pairings exist and what ideas might work for you! These blogs are here to be used as a tool to grow your organic production knowledge. Blogs include video resources and articles created by respected scientists, farmers, and horticulturists. Visit www.nofanh.org/resources-for-farmers to read the full blog and learn more about companion planting.

We welcome your input to make this a truly grassroots effort and help grow this resource by sharing information, resources, and insights.

New Video Alert: Interpreting Soil Tests and Making Organic Management DecisionsSoil tests provide valuable information ...
09/30/2026

New Video Alert: Interpreting Soil Tests and Making Organic Management Decisions

Soil tests provide valuable information about the health and fertility of your soil, but understanding what the results mean—and how to turn them into practical management decisions—can be challenging. In this recorded webinar, we'll walk through the fundamentals of interpreting soil test reports and explore how organic producers can use the information to make informed fertility and soil health decisions.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/UZhyQkhsMbA?si=Ixm3Pc9y5wFH1VUS

09/28/2026

Dave Savage from Presidential View Farm in Jefferson, NH, explains how organic certification helped not only the health of his cattle but also the soil.

09/28/2026

Lacee from In Good Soil Flower Co. in Dunbarton covers the importance of giving back to the land in organic certification

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84 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH
03301

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Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

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