NOFA/Mass

09/04/2026

🌻🍂As summer winds down, we’re carrying forward the inspiration and connections from a wonderful August spent learning and growing together.

From learning about ferments at Benson’s Pond and soil health at Hilltop Farm, to enjoying New Entry’s Open Farm Day, connecting at the Northern Nut Growers Association, Ruben sharing his knowledge and learning at We the Land and continuing the conversation at ELA conference, and board member Doug at Appleton Farm, August was full of learning, connection, and community for the NOFA/Mass team. We also spent time during Urban Ag Week visiting farms and celebrating the growers who make our local food system stronger.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed us, shared their knowledge, and helped make August so meaningful. We’re excited for September!

08/27/2026

If you’re attending the Ecological Landscape Alliance Conference, be sure to stop by the NOFA/Mass table and say hello to Ruben!

Learn how NOFA/Mass is helping farmers, gardeners, and land stewards build healthier soils, strengthen ecosystems, and create more resilient communities through organic practices and soil health education.

We’d love to connect with you!

08/27/2026

What a beautiful afternoon at MA Cranberry Farm & Barn Events

Thank you, Cass, for opening your doors and sharing the practices you’re implementing on the farm. It was such a great opportunity to learn, connect, and exchange ideas around on-farm fertility, ferments and more.

Thank you everyone who joined us and made the afternoon so special!

08/24/2026

📍 Find NOFA/Mass all across the state this September!

We’ll be at festivals, conferences, on-farm gatherings, and partner events throughout the month. We’re especially excited about our educational programs focused on no-till farming, soil stewardship, and practical tools for growers.

From starting a farm from the ground up, to preparing fields for winter, to scaling up no-till vegetable production, these events offer opportunities to learn, connect, and share knowledge with fellow farmers and land stewards.

👋Check out where we’ll be this month, including NOFA/Mass programs and partner events and come say hello!

08/24/2026

Last Call! 🚨 One Week Left to Submit Your Proposal

The 2027 NOFA/Mass Winter Conference is seeking workshop and program proposals! This year’s theme, The Future We’re Growing, explores how we can honor decades of learning while cultivating the future together.

⏰ Proposal deadline: August 31

🔗 Ready to share your knowledge, experience, or ideas? Submit your proposal here: nofamass.org/home/nofa-events/winter-conference

Questions? Email [email protected]

08/21/2026

Last chance to register ⬇️

08/21/2026

Resilient and Sustainable Food System Development

https://linktr.ee/ReGenRootsNH

08/15/2026

08/11/2026

A reminder to come join NOFA/Mass at the 32nd ELA Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace!

Grab your tickets, plan your tracks, and get ready to connect while you learn in Providence!
🔗 https://ela.member365.org/public/event/details/c57c6f434b8d1fd6a7eef3ef51920866254c6daf/1

07/29/2026

Thank you to the Worcester County Conservation District for this initiative, for inviting Ruben Parrilla to be part of it, and for highlighting the work of NOFA/Mass.

Healthy soils are the foundation of resilient landscapes, thriving ecosystems, and a more sustainable future.

Check out Ruben Parrilla alongside Trevor Smith and Marie Chieppo in this insightful mini-documentary on ecological landscaping and the importance of fostering healthy soils.

The video explores how working with nature—not against it—can transform our landscapes into resilient ecosystems. From restoring soil biology and supporting biodiversity to improving water retention and building climate resilience, healthy soil is at the heart of it all.

We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation and to share the role that organic land management and soil stewardship play in creating healthier communities and ecosystems.

A special thank you to Frogs Undefined for beautifully capturing the messages.

Check out the link here: https://youtu.be/r3p4k1fjCxU?si=SLTGbkdzzh4h6IVO

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