Resources and Links

Northeast Organic Farming Association Interstate Council
The Northeast Organic Farming Association is a non-profit organization of nearly 4,000 farmers, gardeners and consumers working to healthy food, organic farming practices and a cleaner environment. NOFA has chapters in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. The NOFA Interstate Council provides coordination between the chapters, conducts the annual NOFA Summer Conference and acts as an umbrella organization for projects of collective concern to NOFA chapters. Each of the seven state chapters comprising the Northeast Organic Farming Association provides educational conferences, workshops, farm tours and printed materials to educate farmers, gardeners, consumers and land care professionals.
http://www.nofa.org

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut
Connecticut NOFA sponsors annual "End of Winter" and "Transition to Organic" conferences, publishes the quarterly Gleanings and invites inspiring speakers to address our Fall Annual Meeting. Through displays at fairs and events, farm tours and a local organic dinner, CT NOFA connects Connecticut organic farmers and consumers.
http://www.ctnofa.org

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Massachusetts
NOFA/Massachusetts is consumers, gardeners and farmers working together for cleaner food and a safer, healthier environment. NOFA/Mass welcomes everyone who cares about food, where it comes from and how it is grown. We encourage methods of farming and gardening that can continue for generations because they show respect for the soil, water, and air which support us all. We promote political and economic changes necessary to build a sustainable local agriculture that benefits rural, suburban and urban Massachusetts. We are concerned about the dangers posed by pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers along with the growing destruction of topsoil caused by erosion and loss of humus. We advocate sustainable growing practices which not only conserve but actually renew and improve our environment.
http://www.nofamass.org

Gaia College
Gaia College provides an internet course designed for landscape professionals and others who are serious about organic Land Care practices. Upon successful completion of the course students will receive a Certificate in Organic Land Care.
http://www.organic-land-care.com

The Society of Organic Urban Land Care Professionals
The Society of Organic Urban Land Care Professionals (SOUL) was formed to respond to the growing need for ecologically responsible Land Care practices. A growing awareness that we need to manage our landscapes using environmentally sound practices is creating a demand for professionals who have the knowlede and credentials to practice organic Land Care.
http://www.organiclandcare.org

Toxics Use Reduction Institute
If you are interested in learning more about pesticides and alternatives, please visit the Toxics Use Reduction Institute and explore their list of resources that include reports, tip sheets, courses, and information on past TURI funded pesticide reduction projects.