We are pleased to share with you NOFA-NH's 2022 Impact Report! Explore NOFA-NH's successes and lessons learned in 2022, a year full of celebration, growth, and program expansion. Thank you all for your continued support of NOFA-NH and for working with us to build healthy, sustainable, just and organic food

systems. Our work would not be possible without this vibrant community!

We have made the difficult decision to POSTPONE an Evening of Blueberries & Celtic Music at Grounding Stone Farm due to thunderstorms in the weather forecast on both Thursday, July 13th, and our initial rain date of Sunday, July 16th. We are working hard to find a new date that works with performers and vendors. Please visit www.nofanh.org/funonthefarm for updates. You can reach out to our Education Program Coordinator Kyle Jacoby at kyle@nofanh.org with questions!

NOFA-NH is proud to be a Core Partner in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic TOPP region and is excited to work with NOFA-NH members and supporters on this exciting mentorship program opportunity.

Farmers: Apply to be a TOPP Mentor or Mentee by August 31, 2023.

• If you have experience with organic farming and want to guide other farmers through the organic transition process, you can apply to be a paid mentor through TOPP.
• If you have experience farming and are interested in learning how to transition your operation to organic, you can apply for free mentorship through TOPP.

Join us at two exciting opportunities coordinated by UNH Extension, Cheshire County Conservation District, & NOFA-NH. Visit local farms, learn about exciting projects, and connect with other growers and resources!

Walk-In Cooler Efficiency & CoolBot Technology Tour

When: July 19, 2023, 10:00AM-11:00AM

Where: Green Wagon Farm -- 833 Court Street, Keene, NH

Cost: Free, Registration Required

Hosted by Cheshire County Conservation District, NOFA-NH, UNH Extension

Learn More & Register

Manure Management with Bedded Packs – On-Farm Workshop

When: Wed, July 26 11:00AM-1:00PM

Where: Brookfield Farm -- 460 Old Drewsville Rd, Walpole, NH

Cost: Registration is not required but appreciated. Event will be held rain or shine.

Hosted by Cheshire County Conservation District, NOFA-NH, UNH Extension

Learn More & Register

Take your sustainable farming learning to the next level with these hands-on farmer intensive workshops. Engage with experts Daniel Mays of Frith Farm and Jimi Tutor of Clyde Farm on topics that will help build skills and set yourself up for farming success. These workshops are intermediate level content and valuable to new and experienced crop and livestock farmers. In addition to learning practical skills these workshops are also designed to inspire and empower growers to engage with soil, food and communities in new ways. Connect with your peers, gain valuable knowledge, and learn through hands-on application on a local farm. Workshop topics include Building Resiliency into Vegetable Production and Usage, Strategies and Setup of Temporary Farm Fencing.

Sign up for one or both workshops held August 19th - space is limited!

One Workshop: $70 NOFA/MOFGA Member / $80 Non-member

Both Workshops: $130 NOFA/MOFGA Member / $150 Non-member

NOFA-NH is delighted to establish a TOPP Cohort in New Hampshire. Participating agriculture organizations will collaborate to co-host a series of in-person and virtual events over the next year focused on sustainable and organic production, business development, and networking. Each event will include an introduction to the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and how to participate in TOPP mentorship, technical assistance, and more. Cohort partners include: Cheshire County Conservation District, Granite State Graziers, Kearsarge Food Hub, National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), New England Farmers Union, New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation, New Hampshire Maple Producers Association, NH Food Alliance and the NH Food Hub Network, NH Queer Farmers Network, Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Association (NODPA), Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH), Seacoast Eat Local, UNH Extension, and Vital Communities. 

CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliances for Farmer Training) is back for its fifth season in NH. These on-farm workshops held across the state provide an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning and networking. Join us for our August sessions at Callie's Creamery & Mink Meadow Farm!

Callie's Creamery | Peterborough 

Intensive Rotational Grazing and Grassland Management 

Thursday, August 3rd, 4:00PM-6:00PM 

Partners: Granite State Graziers & NODPA 

Join us at Callie’s Creamery, a certified organic, micro-dairy in Peterborough, NH to discuss intensive rotational grazing and grassland management. They manage 30 acres of pasture and hay land. You will discuss rotational grazing basics (fencing, water, movement, mowing) and how to customize rotational grazing for your field and animals. Soil fertility and the use of organic amendments and biodynamic preparations to support healthy soil will also be covered.

Mink Meadow Farm | Etna 

Strategies for Growing Potatoes on Small and Medium Sized Farms 

Thursday, August 24th, 4:00-6:00PM 

Partner: Vital Communities 

Over 80 varieties of vegetables and fruits are grown at Mink Meadow Farm. One of those crops is potatoes, and the farm has worked hard to develop a system that works well for small to medium sized operations to produce a quality yield. This workshop will provide an overview of the potato growing system in place at Mink Meadow Farm and strategies for implementing similar systems in your situation. Attendees are welcome to share their own potato growing strategies to create a collaborative environment where we can all improve our growing operations.   

NOFA-NH's knowledgeable and passionate

members make our organization great.

That's why we offer our members with

farms and food-related businesses eligibility

to be featured in the 'Meet Our Members' enews column. Each month, we make our

community a little closer by introducing you

to someone new. Please contact us if you'd

like to be featured!

Volunteer with NOFA-NH to help positively impact our local food system and communities. We have several opportunities including outreach at local events, assisting with educational programs/events, participating in local advocacy, and so much more. This year our volunteer opportunities include tabling at the Sun Fox Farm Sunflower Festival, checking in attendees to our on-farm CRAFT workshops, or supporting the team at other events. For more information visit our volunteer webpage. Complete the interest form and a staff member will reach out to you! 

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Farm Bill Fundraiser this past June. Together, we exceeded our goal of $15,000, raising $21,384. These funds will go directly to making your voice heard at the state, regional, and federal level as NOFA-NH continues to advocate for a 2023 Farm Bill that:

1. Invests in and protects the integrity of organic and agroecological practices as a core solution to our climate and biological crises.

2. Ensures fair treatment and just livelihoods for farmers and workers throughout the food and farming system.

3. Invests in rural communities, increases fairness and resilience of local and regional supply chains and breaks up consolidation in agriculture.

4. Centers racial justice across all programs and repairs past and ongoing racialized harm.

5. Promotes food sovereignty for disadvantaged communities and ensures nutrition security for all.

6. Eliminates the use of toxic substances on farmland and in our food system while supporting a just transition for farmers.

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Read more about NOFA's 2023 Farm Bill Platform here.

You can help create a more equitable, climate-resilient, and community-based food system by asking your Members of Congress in the U.S. House and Senate to support the priorities put forward by farmers and advocates in the northeast for the 2023 Farm Bill.

Fill out this form to send an e-letter to your representatives co-signing your support for the below bills. Through extensive outreach to our members and farmers, organic farming associations across the Northeast have identified these as crucial inclusions in the 2023 Farm Bill.

The 49th annual NOFA Summer Conference begins online: Monday, July 24 – Thursday July 27, with evening workshops. On Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29, we gather in person and online.

The theme of the Summer Conference is Buen Vivir: Celebrating Harmony with Nature and our Communities. Buen Vivir is a contemporary philosophy rooted in Indigenous Andean traditions of collective care, land stewardship and harmonious co-existence.

Spend the week engaging with farming technologies, practices and thoughts around good, vital and just living for all, at the community scale!

The online offerings are a great opportunity for us Granite Staters to participate in this annual event. We hope to see you there!

The Natural Farmer, NOFA's quarterly publication, is seeking stories for upcoming issues!

Interviews, personal stories & technical articles are welcome.

Themes & Deadlines:

Scaling Up - 8/1/23

Farmers of Color - 11/1/23

Ingredients:

2 medium beets, quartered and peeled

1 garlic clove, minced

Zest of 1/2 lemon

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1-1/2 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

Boil beets in medium sauce pot of acidulated water (water + 2 tbsp vinegar) until tender, about 20 minutes. When cool enough to handle, dice or coarsely grate beets.

In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in yogurt and olive oil, then beets and dill. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.