Toplands Farm Show October 18, Roxbury
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JunToplands Farm Show October 18, Roxbury
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Assist New Milford in protecting and preserving our surviving farmlands
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MayNortheast Greenhouse and Conference and Expo Nov 12-13 in NH
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Northeast Greenhouse and Conference and Expo Nov 12-13 in NH
Save the date for the largest greenhouse educational event and trade show in the Northeast! This fall, we will be back in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire within easy walking distance to local shops and restaurants.
Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo
November 12 & 13, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel and Expo Center
Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration is open now. This year we are excited to have a larger exhibit hall.
Educational topics will include floriculture production, herbaceous perennials and native plants, business and marketing, Spanish language sessions, and pest and disease management. A detailed schedule of educational topics will be available in the second half of June.
Attendee registration will open in late July.
The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture, Inc. – a group of grower representatives from the Northeast, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state who specialize in greenhouse crops and management.
Learn more here.
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May2025 Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission Jersey City, NJ Stop Aug. 8
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Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast are conducting the second annual Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission! This year, the event will include three stops: Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, and Jersey City, NJ. This mission is a standalone, flagship event of Food Export that does not take place in conjunction with a trade show.
Position yourself and your products in front of 20+ pre-qualified, experienced international buyers who continue to seek the latest food trends and products from the United States.
Learn more here.
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MaySFA Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC at Javitz Center June 29-July 1
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SFA Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC at Javitz Center June 29-July 1
The Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC is the industry’s premier product discovery event, offering a curated showcase of high-quality, artisan products in more than 40 categories—and an invaluable preview of where consumers’ needs, wants, and values are headed. From today’s demands for gluten-free and vegan alternatives to emerging trends like swicy drinks to protein-centric snacks, this Show has it all.
Be there to experience the future of food with thousands of your peers in the incredible specialty food community. Whether you’re a retail or foodservice buyer, distributor, broker, or manufacturer, you’ll build new connections and strengthen existing ones over three days of delicious discovery, fruitful networking, and inspiring opportunities.
Learn more or register here. $149-$199.
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MaySolid Ground Twilight Urban Farming Series: Herbalism and Teas, Stamford June 13
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Solid Ground Twilight Urban Farming Series: Herbalism and Teas, Stamford June 13
Registration link here.
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May2025 CT Pomological Society Summer Field Day June 17, Southington CT
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2025 CT POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY SUMMER FIELD DAY
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Rogers Orchards, 336 Long Bottom Road, Southington, CT
Free to Attend, Please RSVP
Rogers Orchards, 336 Long Bottom Road, Southington, CT
Free to Attend, Please RSVP
Schedule of Events:
• 3:00 – Arrival at Retail Store (336 Long Bottom Rd.)
• 3:15 – Opening Remarks/Welcome/Tour of Packing Facility
• 4:00 – Head to Longview Ciderhouse (36 Long Bottom Rd.)
• 4:30 – Brief Overview of Farm History and Planting Modernization
• 5:00 – Time to Visit Vendors/Equipment; Cider Truck Open
• 5:30 – Dinner
• 6:15 – Start Educational Meeting (~1 CEU requested)
• 7:30 – AdjournEducational Meeting:
• 3:00 – Arrival at Retail Store (336 Long Bottom Rd.)
• 3:15 – Opening Remarks/Welcome/Tour of Packing Facility
• 4:00 – Head to Longview Ciderhouse (36 Long Bottom Rd.)
• 4:30 – Brief Overview of Farm History and Planting Modernization
• 5:00 – Time to Visit Vendors/Equipment; Cider Truck Open
• 5:30 – Dinner
• 6:15 – Start Educational Meeting (~1 CEU requested)
• 7:30 – AdjournEducational Meeting:
- “Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Plum Curculio Control” (~15 minutes)
- Jaime Pinero – UMass Extension
- “Codling Moth and Oriental Fruit Moth Management” (~15 minutes)
- Ajay Giri – UMass Extension
- “Managing Summer Fruit Rot Diseases in Tree Fruit” (~15 minutes)
- Elizabeth Garafalo – UMass Extension
- “UConn Fruit and IPM Update” (~15 minutes)
- Evan Lentz and Mark Nelson – UConn Extension
If you would like to have a vendor/information table or demonstrate equipment, contact Erica at ctpomsoc@gmail.com
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MayVeteran Farmers Market- Vendors and Makers sought- Aug 4 in Rocky Hill
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Veteran Farmers Market- Vendors and Makers sought- Aug 4 in Rocky Hill
Join veterans August 4, 2025, for a farmers market featuring products from Connecticut’s Veteran Farmers. You’ll shop from a variety of products, from fruits and veggies to wine and baked goods, all grown by the state’s Veteran Farmers. There will also be food trucks owned by Veteran Farmers, ready to serve up snacks and a delicious meal.
The market will be held on the beautiful Connecticut Veterans Affairs campus in Rocky Hill, and there will be a special performance by RipChord, the 102d Army Band of the Connecticut National Guard, from 4-5pm in the Auditorium.
Vendor Sign-Up
Veteran Farmers and Makers Wanted
- Deadline to sign up is June 30, 2025.
- Limited space is available.
- Vendor spaces are free to Veteran Farmers, Makers, and Food Purveyors.
- Health permit requirements as applicable.
- The Market will be outdoors; if there is inclement weather, it will be held in the Auditorium.
- Insurance coverage required.
Sign up here: Veteran Farmers Market – Connecticut Veteran Grown
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MayLive Animal Carcass Evaluation 2-part series May 9 and May 30, Terryville CT
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Live Animal Carcass Evaluation 2-part series May 9 and May 30, Terryville CT
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MaySolid Ground Farmer Trainings Summer Skill Shares
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Solid Ground Farmer Trainings Summer Skill Shares
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MayPassport to CT Wine Country from May through December 2025
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Passport to CT Wine Country from May through December 2025
Features 36 Participating Farm Wineries and More than 100 Prizes
The highly anticipated 2025 Passport to Connecticut Wine Country program officially kicked off on May 1, inviting Connecticut residents and out of state visitors, to explore 36 participating farm wineries while collecting stamps, savoring local flavors, and earning the chance to win a prize.
This year’s program celebrates the dedication and diversity of Connecticut’s farm wine scene, from charming countryside vineyards to family-owned estates producing award-winning vintages. With each visit, guests can collect a stamp and build toward entries into prize drawings of unique experiences in Connecticut.
“The Passport to CT Wine Country is more than just a challenge. It’s a way to support local growers and winemakers, discover hidden gems, and connect with the people behind the wine,” said Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt. “With eight months to visit locations, this is an opportunity to patronize other local businesses as you plan a day, or weekend, of visits while having fun with family or friends.”
As part of the Passport journey this year, participants can opt to use the digital app available through Apple App Store or Google Play or pick up a printed passport book at a participating farm winery. Both the printed book and app can be obtained at no cost.
At each participating farm winery, guests can collect a digital or physical stamp which equals one point towards a reward level. Upon reaching a prize level, those points will enter them into a prize drawing. More than 60 prizes will be available, valued at more than $10,000 total, divided among three award categories. The three tiers are Taster (12 or more stamps), Sommelier (18 or more stamps), and Winemaker (35 or more stamps). Participants who visit 35 participating farm wineries will also be eligible for a commemorative gift, with up to 50 names drawn at random to recognize their support of Connecticut’s farm wineries.
Connecticut has more than 45 licensed farm wineries, with 36 participating in the Passport program this year. All licensed farm wineries in Connecticut are required to use a minimum of 25% Connecticut Grown fruit. Additionally, some farm wineries have the CT Grown designation as part of a voluntary program to highlight farm wineries using at least 51% Connecticut Grown fruit.
The 2025 Passport program concludes on December 31, 2025, and the prize drawing will be held no later than January 31, 2026. For more information about Connecticut Farm Wineries or the Passport to Connecticut Wine Country, visit their website at ctwinecountry.com.