2012 Winter Conferences
Northeast Organic Farming Association
View all the upcoming NOFA Winter Conferences and find the topics and dates that work best for you!
Been farming for less than 10 years? You may qualify for a scholarship! Recipients must work for two hours before or during the conference, and complete a post-conference evaluation form. Ask your NOFA chapter for details (NOFA-NH Application). Farmer to Farmer for Tomato Producers UNH Cooperative Extension Friday, January 27, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Student Conservation Association, Charlestown Tomato growers are encouraged to come and participate in an afternoon meeting to share information and learn from one another. We'll hear from Nick Warren, UNH Graduate Student, about the results of his indeterminate beefsteak tomato variety trial at UNH, and we'll also get an update on tomato tunnel nutrient management from Vern Grubinger from UVM and about IPM in high tunnels from Pooh Sprague, Edgewater Farm in Plainfield NH. We'll finish with a facilitated discussion about topics of interest to YOU (varieties, pruning, diseases, production challenges, marketing, etc) - a great way to network with and learn from other experienced growers. View flyer. RSVP: [email protected]; 603-352-4550 or [email protected]; 603-863-9200. Growing a Better Beer in the Granite State Farm & Forest Expo Sunday, February 5, Noon - 3:00 p.m. Radisson Hotel, Manchester
Building on the success of last year's program, we will continue to take a look at the opportunities that exist for both local farming and local brewing. This year, we will look at the making of a beer from the field to the brew kettle with presentations from area hops and grain producers, and the breweries that use them. The event will feature a tasting of beers brewed with locally-grown ingredients. Cost: $30. Pre-register at https://www.events.unh.edu. Contact: [email protected]; 603-352-4550. View flyer.
Save the Date: Farm Appreciation Night Monadnock Farm & Community Connection Friday, February 17 at Stonewall Farm, Keene |