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We need ALL hands on deck.  Please call and e-mail your Congressman today and make sure they are voting NO on the DARK Act, if you have not already called.  […]

Noon, December 6, 2014 at Sub Edge Farm, 199 Town Farm Rd., Farmington, Connecticut Presented by Bennett Konesni, Edith Gawler, and friends. Join Bennett Konesni and Edith Gawler (of Sylvester […]

A very exciting part-time job opportunity in Connecticut! The Connecticut New Young Farmer Alliance is seeking a coordinator to help grow their network, manage events, and promote their organization. The […]

The New CT Farmer Alliance hosts monthly farm tours; if you can't make this one, check out the next! Join Us on Sunday at Urban Oaks in New Britain Farm […]

Take advantage, Connecticut greenhorns! Download more info here!

Saturday, July 19, 2014 9:30 am to 5:00 pm  Winvian, Morris, CT This summer's gathering is a high-energy, interactive and fun, yet serious educational event targeted at the grassroots, with an […]

New CT Farmer Alliance May Farm Tour and Potluck Sunday May 25th 4pm-6pm Truelove Farms122 Thomaston Rd Morris, CT 06763 Truelove Farms is a small, sustainable farm focused on using natural, grass-based practices to […]

This upcoming event from the NCFA looks great!  Connecticut Greenhorns, take note. In collaboration with UConn Cooperative Extension, Farm Service Agency, Natural Resource Conservation Service, CT DoAg, and Community Farm […]

a must-see if you're in the area! Poet, novelist, philosopher, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer Wendell Berry will present the next Chubb Fellowship Lecture as a guest of Timothy Dwight College […]

Coming right up: Food Sovereignty Conference, September 14–15, 2013 at Yale University. A fundamentally contested concept, food sovereignty has — as a political project and campaign, an alternative, a social movement, […]

Always a good thing. Can-do: Grange shows how to preserve nature's bounty by Mike Lauterborn Monday, August 12, 2013 for the Fairfield Citizen With a can-do attitude and an interest […]

from the New Connecticut Farmer Alliance. Read on for the full schedule. Each Farm tour, accompanied by a potluck, will take place every third Sunday of the month. Tours will […]

Hey everyone, Just a reminder that our next YFN is TOMORROW!  All are welcome - don't let the "Young" part of "Young Farmer Night" keep you away!! We will be […]

New Pond Farm's Summer Camp in West Redding, CT is looking for a few exceptional staff with camp & farm experience for this summer. The camp serves a diverse group […]

The Hickories (www.thehickories.org) is looking for a part-time intern to work in all aspects of our farm: field crops, greenhouses, livestock, and especially harvesting.  We offer diversified production experiences and introduction […]

Five acres of beautiful, prime farm land available for an experienced vegetable farmer to use without rent in exchange for a small portion of the crop. Formerly used for grazing […]

The Back Forty Farm Internship – 2013 Season Location: Washington Depot, CT Job Type: Internship Duration: May-October 2013 Job Description:

Holcomb Farm is a non-profit mixed-vegetable production farm in West Granby CT.  We grow on 26 acres of town-owned property for a 300 member Summer CSA, 85 member Winter CSA, […]

Join Max Godfrey and Friends for a raucous, foot-stomping evening of worksongs, food, and infectious laughter. We will learn many songs traditionally sung by prisoners and field workers as a […]

New CT Farmer Alliance: 2012 Season's End Social! Tuesday December 18th 5 – 8 pm @ The Kitchen Café at Billings Forge in Hartford Join other small-scale, young, and beginning farmers as we […]

Provider Farm is a diversified, biodynamic farm located in Salem, Ct. We grow 14 acres of vegetables for our CSA, farmer's markets and whole sale accounts. We also maintain a […]

A wonderful idea!

Holcomb Farm is a fast-paced production-oriented produce farm. We have two year round farmers and a seasonal staff of 4-10 for about 28 acres of vegetables plus a small amount […]

Established organic farm available for rent/lease with off-the-grid home and barn area. Great upside potential due to burgeoning local markets and restaurant opportunities. Total area is 13 acres. Two acres are […]

Another smart idea from the New Connecticut Farmers Alliance. The first farm tour is today!  More to come. The New Connecticut Farmers Alliance announces the beginning of its winter series […]

ATTN all those seeking to brush up on their marketing and bookkeeping skills! The course for agricultural entrepreneurs is aimed at those individuals who have started or are thinking about starting an agricultural […]

Here's an opportunity to learn more about leasing farmland in Connecticut: American Farmland Trust, University of Connecticut (UConn), and the USDA Risk Management Agency are offering two chances to join […]

Jones Family Farms is currently seeking applicants for our full-season Farm-to-Table Apprenticeship (June - December), as well as our Summer Internship!  We are looking for talented and committed individuals to […]

White Gate Farm, located on 100 picturesque acres in East Lyme CT, is seeking a full-time farmer to head up crop production and participate in other aspects of this certified […]

coming right up... This February, Connecticut’s next generation of farmers are getting together for the first ever CT New Farmer Summit and Young Farmer Mixer. Born from conversations in the […]

Director, Yale Sustainable Food Project (YSFP) Departments: Student Financial and Administrative Services; coordination with Office of Sustainability General Purpose The Director is responsible for furthering the mission of the Yale […]