Announcing the 37th Annual
NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
Growing Connections & Collaborations
Worcester State University
In-person only on January 13, 2024
9 am – 6 pm
With new climate challenges to tackle, join us at the start of the year to share knowledge and celebrate the joys in creating resilient and thriving regional food systems.
Delve into a wide variety of workshops and discussions for organic growers at any scale, including :
The 2024 Winter Conference also offers:
- Local lunch with an organic focus
- Children’s Conference!
- Racial justice caucuses
- Spanish language food systems sessions
- Native plant and pollinator presentations
- Organic farming opportunities & resources at the local, state and national levels
- The NOFA/Mass Annual Meeting
All things soil health:
- Take a deep dive into the attributes of your soil
- View soil microorganisms up close
- Attend a variety of technical workshops that will help you make important on-farm decisions
At the fair:
- Bring and take home garden seeds
- Meet makers, vendors and specialists
- Spend time with your neighbors and deepen community relationships
Join a region’s worth of engaged attendees poised for growth and change!
Sliding Scale Ticket Pricing
Tickets are sliding scale –
$50-250
With lunch and many snacks included.
Scholarships are available, apply here.
Why a sliding scale? NOFA/Mass is dedicated to making our programs accessible to all.
Sharing the cost of the program makes our efforts go farther together. Read more about our sliding scale policy here.
Sliding Scale Options:
Restorative: Supports greater event access ($175 – $250)
Recommended: Reflects what it takes to cover costs ($130)
Reduced: For community members who couldn’t attend without affordable options ($50 – $90)
The Children’s Conference is for kids ages 5 -12 and costs $45 to attend.
More to share soon, including workshop descriptions, presenter bios and Saturday’s schedule.
Please stay tuned as we share more details of the conference to come. While we invite you to come see the updates on our website, please note that detailed information about the Winter Conference will be readily available on our Winter Conference Registration Page (click the button below).