NOFA-NY's Virtual Winter Conference
Event Details
Date
January 16 - January 23, 2021
Location
Online
Host
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York
nofany.org/
email
Winter Conference and Seed Conference workshop sessions, discussion groups, and networking events will run for eight days, so you can get even more content than you would at the in-person conference. And, if you miss a session, you can view recordings on the conference app. View the full conference schedule to see what we have lined up.
Our keynote speakers will be Laura Lengnick, Banu Subramaniam, and Brian Caldwell. We are featuring Chelsea Green authors Doug Fine, Rob Hopkins, Sandor Ellix Katz, and Nigel Palmer, and we're excited to host the In Living Color Virtual BIPOC Space, facilitated by Amanda David and Mandana Boushee. Check out our website for all the conference details!
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Grapes
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Nectarines
Onions
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
Leading the Farm Team: Supervisory Skills for New Managers
April 14, 2026 : Session 1: Becoming a Supervisor
The transition from working alongside employees to supervising them can be challenging. This session explores the shift from individual contributor to supervisor and the mindset and skills needed to lead a team effectively. Participants will learn about the role of a supervisor, key leadership behaviors, and how to build trust and credibility with employees.
April 21, 2026 : Session 2: Improving Performance
This session will introduce the performance triad—clear expectations, training, and feedback—to support employee success. We will discuss practical communication strategies, how to give constructive feedback, and how supervisors can help employees improve their performance over time.
April 28, 2026 : Session 3: Managing Conflict
Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a professional and respectful workplace. This session covers some of the legal and ethical responsibilities of supervisors and the responsibilities managers have in addressing workplace concerns.
Participants will also explore common sources of workplace conflict, learn to recognize potential biases that can influence management decisions, and discuss practical approaches for addressing difficult situations and resolving conflicts at work.