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  • Farmland Preservation Overview

    Agriculture is one of Connecticut's most vital economic sectors, and at its heart is the state's extraordinary farmland. The Department of Agriculture preserves working lands by acquiring development rights to agricultural properties through two programs, ensuring that the land remains available only for agricultural use in perpetuity: the Farmland Preservation Program (FPP) and the Community Farms Preservation Program.

    Date Posted: 11/7/2022

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  • Farmland Restoration Grant

    Date Posted: 11/20/2022

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  • Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency & Preparedness (RRP) Grant

    The Farmland Restoration Grant (FLRG) provides matching funds to Connecticut farmers, nonprofits and municipalities to increase food and fiber production in the state by restoring lands into active agricultural production.

    Date Posted: 2/21/2022

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  • Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency & Preparedness (RRP) Grant

    The Farmland Restoration Grant (FLRG) provides matching funds to Connecticut farmers, nonprofits and municipalities to increase food and fiber production in the state by restoring lands into active agricultural production.

    Date Posted: 2/21/2022

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  • Final Financial Reports

    Date Posted: 11/25/2024

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  • Financing

    Date Posted: 2/1/2023

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  • Find a Local Producer

    Date Posted: 11/6/2022

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  • Finding Farmland

    Date Posted: 2/1/2023

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  • Flooding

    Heavy rainfall in July 2023 has caused unprecedented flooding along the Connecticut River and other waterways for Connecticut’s agricultural producers. The following resources and information has been compiled from state and federal partners to assist producers.

    Date Posted: 7/16/2023

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  • Food Safety

    Date Posted: 2/1/2023

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  • Food System Capacity Building Grant

    This grant supports initiatives that strengthen the overall capacity of the state's food system, including production, processing, distribution, and access to local products.

    Date Posted: 9/9/2022

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    This page is indended to answer frequently asked questions about the Farmland Preservation Programs.

    Date Posted: 11/7/2022

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  • Grant Opportunities

    Date Posted: 11/7/2022

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  • Growing a Farm Business in Connecticut

    Feeling overwhelmed in where to start with your farm business or looking for a refresher or resources? Check out this list of tools and resources compiled as a collaborative activity by UConn, CT Department of Agriculture, CT Farm Bureau, New CT Farmer Alliance, CT NOFA, and the USDA.

    Date Posted: 2/1/2023

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  • Growing Your Product

    Date Posted: 2/1/2023

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