NOFA/Mass

NOFA/Mass The Massachusetts chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. Join us as a member or at an event! nofamass.org
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Promoting organic agriculture to expand the production and availability of nutritious food from living soil for the health of individuals, communities and the planet. Through education and advocacy NOFA/Mass promotes organic agriculture to expand the production and availability of nutritious food from living soil for the health of individuals, communities and the planet. NOFA/Mass welcomes to its

ranks anyone who eats, anyone who grows food - large or small, urban or rural, and anyone who tends the landscape or lives the activist lifestyle.

We’ll be at Rodale Institute on September 16–17 for two inspiring days on the farm, and we look forward to seeing many o...
05/27/2026

We’ll be at Rodale Institute on September 16–17 for two inspiring days on the farm, and we look forward to seeing many of you there!

Whether you’re a current organic farmer or just beginning your journey, this event is packed with educational workshops, hands-on technical assistance, and opportunities to connect with fellow growers and industry experts. Leave with practical strategies, fresh ideas, and real-world insights you can put into action right away.

Learn more and register today at https://paorganic.org/northeast-growing-together/

This June, join us in the field, in the classroom, and online for on-farm gatherings and discussions focused on the real...
05/26/2026

This June, join us in the field, in the classroom, and online for on-farm gatherings and discussions focused on the real-world challenges and possibilities facing growers today.

Whether you want to sharpen your business skills or dive deep into soil health, June is all about community, learning, and thoughtful exchange.

See the descriptions and register: https://www.nofamass.org/home/nofa-events/

05/21/2026

On April 30, the House passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 — the most significant movement on a new Farm Bill since 2018. While the vote is an important milestone, the bill falls short of what organic farmers and businesses need.

❌Flat funding for the National Organic Program, despite the fast pace of growth in the organic marketplace, which reached more than $76.6 billion in sales in 2025, up 6.8 percent from 2024.
❌No relief for rising certification costs, even as costs have risen more than 85% since 2012
❌Flat funding for organic research, which effectively means a cut for organic research support.
❌ Missing tools to help farmers transition to organic and reach growing markets.

The Senate now takes up its version of the Farm Bill. This is a critical moment for our community to engage.
Please take a moment to write to your Senator and urge them to fight for a Farm Bill that supports organic and family-scale farms. → https://secure.everyaction.com/wb-a8pb3jEiwwqDy-QSM9w2

⚠️ Action Alert: This hawk is looking at you to take action! Be the voice for the voiceless. Call your state representat...
05/21/2026

⚠️ Action Alert: This hawk is looking at you to take action!

Be the voice for the voiceless. Call your state representative today to request they ask Chair Aaron Michlewitz and the House Ways & Means Committee to strengthen Sections 74 and 75 of the Mass Ready Act (S3064) by including the language from H5217 (sponsored by Rep. Hawkins) which would phase out the use of anticoagulant rodenticides statewide.
We want each of the 160 state representatives to receive at least 10 phone calls from their constituents. Together we have power. Let’s use it to advocate for a ban on anticoagulant rodent poisons across Massachusetts!

TAKE ACTION: https://lnkd.in/eMFbp8CG

With gratitude to Mass Audubon forever their work. Learn more about it here https://lnkd.in/eSPzV5Wt

05/20/2026

Saturday's event was an excellent opportunity to connect around fertility strategies through the lens of soil health, soil limitations, and supplementing with foliar sprays for plant health & protection.

The agroforestry setting is a great context for discussing soil stewardship and plant health because of their implementation overtime. has a new site on a beat up, degraded field - a prime example of remediation and stewardship over the long term. Key take away: understand your soil conditions and have a goal for your foliar spray!

Keep an eye out for future events on foliar sprays.

Beautiful day at for our “Complete Approaches to Fertility: Soil to Foliar” workshop.Great learning and conversations o...
05/16/2026

Beautiful day at for our “Complete Approaches to Fertility: Soil to Foliar” workshop.

Great learning and conversations on soil health and agroforestry with of Big River Chestnuts, alongside NOFA/Mass staff Ruben and Hannah.

Looking back on April, stepping into May! From the Mass Grange Ag Expo at Mount Wachusett Community College to the Bosto...
05/06/2026

Looking back on April, stepping into May!

From the Mass Grange Ag Expo at Mount Wachusett Community College to the Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA) Field Day at Harvard University, we’ve seen incredible energy around soil health.

A highlight was seeing our Education Director, Rubén Parilla, join Evan Abramson (Landscape Interactions) and Anna Gilbert-Muhammad (Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust) on stage. Together, they explored Building Soil through Biodiversity—one of 16 inspiring workshops at BSLA’s Field Day at Harvard.

We’re carrying that momentum into International Compost Week-and you can help keep it growing:

🎟️ Join an event: https://www.nofamass.org/home/nofa-events/
🌱 Support our work: https://www.nofamass.org/home/get-involved/donate/
📩 Stay connected: https://mailchi.mp/nofamass/newsletter-signup

A time of year that has us giddy (I accidentally typed diggy first, which is also true), and also our favorite alliterat...
04/29/2026

A time of year that has us giddy (I accidentally typed diggy first, which is also true), and also our favorite alliteration: spring seedling sales season! After a record-setting winter, a new growing season begins. This is what we dream of in February: the first spring radishes; the return of farmers’ markets stocked with honey, local meats & cheeses and heirloom tomatoes; the meadows filling gradually with blossoms unfurling in the morning sun.

Farmers are seeing major impacts to their livelihood through ever-rising costs, and each year they maintain farm infrastructure, start seeds, and prepare fields months before proceeds arrive. One simple way to support our indispensable local food system is to purchase seedlings directly from farmers. When you visit farms for their seedling sales, ask about joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm share program. Along the way, you might meet new neighbors and find out how to get more involved
in your community this season.

See all seedling sale info: https://www.nofamass.org/series/2026-spring-seedling-sales/

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