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  • August 15 Deadline – NOFA Bulk Order Program

    Don’t miss the opportunity to save money on your fall mineral amendments and fertilizers, cover crop seeds, Vermont compost and potting soils, Nutrient Density Supply drenches and foliar sprays, seed starting supplies, pest controls and BPA-free small and wide mouth canning lids. Just one week left to participate in the biannual NOFA/Mass bulk order.

    Here’s how it works:

    You need stuff for your farm or garden or backyard.  You take a look at the Northeast Organic Farming Association online Bulk Order form and find what you need from all the brand-name suppliers.  You order from NOFA. Whatever you need. One thing – or ten things.  A whole bunch of us do the same thing, and the nice suppliers give us a discount. That’s why it’s called “BULK.” You send in your order and payment.  The stuff is delivered to designated locations across the state. You can check out our website to find a delivery site near you.  You help support NOFA in the process.

    Download an order form at http://www.nofamass.org/programs/bulkorder/index.php or drop off/pick-up an order form at the at the NOFA Summer Conference in Amherst. ORDERS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY AUGUST 15th. All sized growers, from the farm to the backyard, are welcome to participate. Questions? Contact Cathleen O’Keefe, Bulk Order Coordinator, bulkorder@nofamass.org, (413) 584-6786 with any questions.

  • Friday, August 12 – Sunday, August 14 – NOFA 2011 Summer Conference

    Join the Northeast Organic Farming Association on Friday, August 12 through Sunday August 14 on the campus of UMass/Amherst, and attend over 200 workshops on organic gardening, farming, food politics, permaculture, homesteading, landscaping, draft-animal power, alternative energy, livestock, cooking, and more! Hundreds of vendors and exhibitors will be on hand, along with live entertainment, childrens and teen conferences, country fair and farmers market, plus silent auction. This year NOFA is proud to feature the Northeast Animal-Power Field Days. Spend the weekend or come for the day. Activities for all ages.

    Sponsored by: Whole Foods, Stonyfield Farm, Farm Family, Jeff Clements Law Office, Greenleaf Foundation, Vermont Compost, Franklin Community Cooperative, Boston Organics, Groton Wellness, Neighboring Food Coop Association, Bejo Seeds, Chelsea Green Publishing, Northeast Animal-Power Field Days, River Valley Market, RMA, UMass Amherst, North County Organics, and Harris Seeds. Keynote speakers will be Eric Toensmeier, a perennial edibles expert (pictured below, courtesy of www.gazettenet.com,) and Dr. Ignacio Chapela of University of California/Berkeley, a GMO activist. Register now at www.nofasummerconference.org, email info@nofasummerconference.org, or call 413-230-7835.