NOFA/Mass Annual Conference
February 28 All day
A one-day gathering to learn about healthy soil principles in practice. This year, we’ll explore what makes soil thrive: from the rich microbial life underground to the human communities and cultural practices that sustain it above.
The conference represents an opportunity to celebrate the vitality of our soil ecosystems and the communities who care for them. Healthy Soils in Action is a part of a broader effort to advance healthy soil goals across Massachusetts farms and gardens, in alignment with the Massachusetts Healthy Soils Action Plan. With engaging speakers and a plethora of workshop choices, we’ll dig into proven practices and explore advances in our understanding of living soil systems, with implications for growers at every scale. This includes practices such as cover cropping, farmland as habitat, orchard and nut production, reduced tillage, and protecting soil structure — all grounded in organic principles and a commitment to equity and climate resilience.
Alongside practical techniques, we’ll share ideas for how communities can work together to implement these practices at scale, turning soil health goals into daily action. Whether you grow food, care for land, or just want to support thriving local farms, get ready to learn, connect, and be inspired.
~ The Winter Conference is in-person only ~
