
Grow Well, Eat Well
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting organic, regenerative, ecologically sound farming, gardening, eating, and land care practices for healthy communities. We help people build local, just, and sustainable food systems.
What's Happening at NOFA-NH?
Join Us For the 2025 Organic Gardening Series! ​
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Looking to start your own home garden or expand your small-scale operation? NOFA-NH's "Feeding the Family" Organic Gardening Workshop Series is designed for home gardeners and small-scale growers who want to develop practical skills in growing food and managing livestock. Whether you're just beginning or looking to deepen your knowledge, this series covers essential techniques for creating a thriving, self-sufficient home garden or market garden operation.
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The 2025 series includes four in depth webinars and one in person session. The first webinar takes place on April 10th with the following webinars held each week after that. For more information on each program and to register visit the gardening series webpage.
Farm Applications for the 2025 Farm Share Program are open!​
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The 2025 Farm Share Program application for recipients is open through March 12th.
​NOFA-NH's Farm Share Program provides funds and support for New Hampshire community members with limited incomes to purchase certified organic and sustainably grown Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares, also known as farm shares, at discounted prices across the state.
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​If you require assistance in completing your application or have any questions, please email info@nofanh.org or call 603-224-5022. La solicitud en español está disponible a pedido, comuníquese con info@nofanh.org.
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You can learn more and apply at www.nofanh.org/farm-share-program.
Farming is Hard Work. Getting Help Doesn't Have to Be.
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We know that farming is hard work. The environmental, financial, social, and emotional pressures on farmers can be an intense burden to bear. But that doesn’t mean that you should have to bear it alone. In partnership with UNH Extension, NOFA-NH has developed a Farmer Mental Health Campaign and a comprehensive list of resources for farmers in search of mental health services, as well as mental health resources for professionals who provide services and technical assistance to farmers. Each month we will be tackling different topics and sharing helpful tools, resources, grants, and more to support farmers in the Granite State.
To learn more, visit www.nofanh.org/farmermentalhealth.
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Go Organic! TOPP Mentor/Mentee Applications are Open
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The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is a peer-to-peer Mentorship program which provides technical support, program support, certification support, educational and community events, workforce development and more!
Applications are open year-round, but each fall and late winter we start the matching process for Mentees and experienced organic Mentors to start the process of transitioning to organic. Now is the time to sign-up! Applications are open to farms or processors that sell retail or wholesale to the public and intend to certify their operations.
To learn more, visit www.nofanh.org/topp, email Teresa at teresa@nofanh.org, attend the monthly Farmers Organic Roundtable or call our office at 603-224-5022.

CT River Watershed Best Management Practices Survey & Project
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Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District and project partners throughout VT and NH are working to identify best management practices (BMPs) for reducing nitrogen runoff into the CT River Watershed. NOFA-NH is a member of the CT River Watershed Planning Project steering committee and producer outreach subcommittee.
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Producers who farm in the CT River Watershed are invited to participate in a 10-15 minute survey on which BMP’s they practice or would be most willing to implement. Surveys are 100% confidential and will not be used for reporting or regulatory purposes. Producer stipends are available—receive a $50 gift card for participating!
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NOFA's Farm Bill Principles Platform
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The farm bill is an omnibus bill (i.e. a package of legislation combined into one bill) passed roughly once every five years. This bill includes the bulk of the federal legislation that relates to agriculture, food, and the food system. As such, it has a massive impact on how food is grown, sold, distributed, and bought in this country.
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The previous farm bill expired in September 2023, and a new farm bill is expected to be passed later this year. Learn more about NOFAs platform for the upcoming bill and how you can get involved by visiting our Farm Bill webpage.
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NOFA & Community Events Calendar
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March 6-19, 2025 — 2025 Webinar Series (NH Farm to School)
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March 15, 2025 — Fruit Tree Grafting Class (Seacoast NH Permaculture)
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March 15-16, 2025 — NH Maple Weekend (NH Maple Producers Association)
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March 18, 2025 — Organic Talk Roundtable
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March 20-21 2025 — Grazing School (Granite State Graziers)
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March 26, 2025 — Organic System Plan (OSP) Support Meeting
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April 4, 2025 — Network Cafe: Launching the NH Food & Agriculture Strategic Plan (NH Food Alliance)
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April 7-9, 2025 — FINE Summit (Farm to Institution New England)
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April 7-27, 2025 — 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge (FSNE)
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April 9, 2025 — Organic System Plan (OSP) Support Meeting
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April 15, 2025 — Organic Talk Roundtable
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April 23, 2025 — Organic System Plan (OSP) Support Meeting
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May 2-3, 2025 — NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo (NH Farm & Forest)
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May 14, 2025 — Organic System Plan (OSP) Support Meeting
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May 21, 2025 — NH Food System Statewide Gathering (NH Food Alliance)
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May 28, 2025 — Organic System Plan (OSP) Support Meeting
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October 21, 2025 — Organic Talk Roundtable
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November 18, 2025 — Organic Talk Roundtable
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December 16, 2025 — Organic Talk Roundtable
Contact Us
Office Hours:
By appointment only. Please email or call us first to schedule.
Phone: (603) 224-5022
Email: info@nofanh.org
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Please note that staff are working remotely and are available by phone or email Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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