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events
UPCOMING events
Exploring Farming in CT
This quarterly webinar is designed to introduce aspiring and new farmers to key topics in agriculture. The workshop will be held every few months. Participants will also be connected to available resources and other beginning farmers.
The next webinar is: September 10th 6:00pm EST
Each workshop will cover:
- What is farming? 1. Compared to related, non-farming activities and 2. Definitions that might differ depending on whether you're dealing with the USDA, DoAg, or your local municipality.
- Opportunities and challenges in CT agriculture
- Ag Terminology 101 (production, infrastructure, finance, risk management, and more)
- Intro to CT Farmlink
- The farmer learning path (including production, business, stewardship, and more)
Explore Farming is presented by members of CT Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg), UConn Extension, and New CT Farmer Alliance (NCTFA).
Eastern CT Craft
This season's Eastern CT Craft is better than ever! CT Craft stands for Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training. Each month join farmers of all levels on a CT farm highlighting a farmer focused topic.
The next event tour, panel discussion, and potluck will be Monday September 21 at Assawaga Farm—1626 Providence Pike, Putnam, CT 06260
Topic: Compost & Microscopy
Meetings start at 4pm with the host farm giving a general tour of their farm (~1 hour), then have a panel discussion (~1 hour) and then a potluck (~1 hour). The potluck social is a great opportunity to spend time with other farmers in the region!
This event is FREE to attend.
$50 stipend available for farm workers who attend.
Funding for Eastern CT Craft generously provided by TOPP.
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The 3rd Annual Sh*t Show!
Save the Date, it's a night of Farmer Drag for all!
When: Saturday, October 17 5-7pm
Where: Long Table Farm, 256 Beaver Brook Rd, Lyme, CT 06371
Hosted by Lexxi Pro and featuring performances from Dom Perinyon, Ruda Baga, Sauvi Blanc and many more!
Enjoy Wood Fired Pizza from the Pizza Guys and surprise farmer performances.
Tickets Info Coming Soon!
Brought to you by NCTFA, Long Table Farm and the Rainbow Chard Alliance.
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Farmer 2 Farmer -
NCTFA's Annual Conference returns in February and we can't wait to see you there!
When: Saturday, February 20, 2027 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: Eastern CT State University
Snow Date: Sunday, February 21, 2027
What to Expect: A day of breakout and peer sessions, plus connection between farmers of all levels, service provides & allies!
Also - Coffee & Lunch, Farmer Wellness, Peer to Peer Sessions, and more.
Tickets Info Coming Soon
Past events
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