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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.
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Community Farms Preservation Program
The Community Farms Preservation Program (CFPP) is a preservation program which is better suited for farms that do not meet the criteria of the traditional Farmland Preservation Program for reasons of size, soil quality, or location, but may contribute to local economic activity through agricultural production.
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Traditional Farmland Preservation Program
The traditional Farmland Preservation Program (FPP) is the primary preservation program administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Typically it is a good fit for preserving larger (>30 acres) farms that have a significant quantity of cropland and prime and important soils as defined by the United State Department of Agriculture.
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Have a question about Farmland Preservation? Find contact information on this page!
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Milk - Producer, Retail Raw Milk Producer, and Raw Milk Cheese Manufacturer Permit
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Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Grant
Geared towards fostering climate-resilient practices within the agricultural and forestry sectors, this grant supports initiatives that mitigate the impact of climate change.
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The United States Drought Monitor publishes weekly map updates based on analysis of data. Maps show the intensity and impacts on a broad-scale conditions for Connecticut.
