NOFA-NY - Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York
New York’s leading nonprofit supporting organic and sustainable farming - with free technical assistance, organic certification, and an annual gathering of farmers from across the state.
What It Offers
- Free technical assistance for farmers via hotline (1-855-2NOFA-NY) or email (FarmerHelp@nofany.org) - practical help with growing, production, and organic transition questions.
- Organic certification through NOFA-NY Certified Organic, LLC - USDA-accredited since 2002, covering crops, livestock, wild crops, maple, processors, handlers, and a dedicated dairy transition and Grass Fed certification program.
- The annual Winter Conference each January: 30+ educational workshops, a trade show, and a chance to connect with farmers across the state.
- Classified listings for land, equipment, and employment - open to view for anyone; posting is a member benefit.
How to Get Started
- Call the technical assistance hotline or email FarmerHelp@nofany.org with your specific question.
- Join as a NOFA-NY member to access classified listings and other member benefits.
- Check nofany.org each winter for Winter Conference registration and the current workshop schedule.
- To get certified organic, develop an Organic System Plan (OSP) and complete a field history affidavit for any new land, then submit your application to NOFA-NY Certified Organic for review and inspection.
- Once certified, you can apply for reimbursement of up to 75% of your certification costs (max $750 per scope) through the USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program, via your local FSA office or NYS Ag & Markets.
NOFA Chapters in Neighboring States
NOFA-NY is one of several state chapters of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. If your land is near a state line, or you sell into neighboring markets, the chapters next door run their own conferences, workshops, and farmer networks that are worth knowing about. In Pennsylvania, PASA Sustainable Agriculture plays the same role.
- Massachusetts: nofamass.org
- Vermont: nofavt.org
- Connecticut: ctnofa.org
- Pennsylvania (PASA Sustainable Agriculture): pasafarming.org
Source: nofany.org and Northeast Organic Farming Association program pages. NOFA-NY: 834 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 · (315) 988-4000 · info@nofany.org. Confirm current membership rates and hotline hours directly with NOFA-NY.
