Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)

Website: www.organiclandcare.net

NOFA/RI is an organization of farmers, gardeners and consumers working to promote organic farming and organic land care practices. They offer educational workshops and advocacy.

  • Introductory Organic Lawn Care Certification Course: 1 day organic lawn care certificate course available online through Three Rivers Community College. For more information or questions email NOFA@threerivers.edu or call at (860) 215-9246. Cost: $150
  • Accreditation course in Organic Lawn Care: 5-day course for organic lawn care professionals. This training is for landscapers, lawn care pros, garden caretakers, park and land trust managers, landscape architects, and educators who are interested in learning how to care for properties without toxic materials. Cost: $550
  • Introductory Workshops for homeowners: coming soon, check NOFA website for updates.

NOFA also offers farm advisors, equipment sharing, bulk seeds orders and other resources for growers.