About NOFA/Mass
NOFA/Mass is a community including farmers, gardeners, landscapers and consumers working to educate members and the general public about the benefits of local organic systems based on complete cycles, natural materials and minimal waste for the health of individual beings, communities and the living planet.
We encourage methods of farming and gardening that can continue for generations because they show respect for the soil, water, and air which support us all.
We promote political and economic changes necessary to build a sustainable local agriculture that benefits rural, suburban and urban Massachusetts
We are concerned about the dangers posed by pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers along with the growing destruction of topsoil caused by erosion and loss of humus.
We advocate sustainable growing practices which not only conserve but actually renew and improve our environment.
We are looking at improved access for all to organic food and organic land and farming; with a consciousness of reaching low-income and marginalized people. Further, we are examining how NOFA itself perpetuates systems of privilege, and how we can begin to change that.
Download the NOFA/Massachusetts Brochure
Members of NOFA/Massachusetts receive:
- A subscription to The Natural Farmer, NOFA's quarterly region-wide farming and gardening newspaper.
- Reduced fees at our summer and winter conferences.
- A bi-monthly chapter newsletter to keep you in touch with Massachusetts members, issues, events and activities.
- A chance to join others in bulk ordering of hard-to-obtain organic soil amendments, cover crop seeds and tubers.
- Information on participation in the state and national political process in support of organic practices and sustainable agricultural development.
If you'd like to join, here's the NOFA/Mass Member Application Form.
NOFA/Mass is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.