About & Contact

We support and develop responsible agriculture across Connecticut

Agriculture has a rich history in Connecticut and plays a major role in our state’s economy. The Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is dedicated to protecting this legacy.

Through thoughtful and comprehensive programs, we foster a healthy economic, environmental, and social climate for agriculture in CT. We manage programs to:

Develop, promote, and regulate farms and businesses
Protect agricultural and aquacultural resources
Enforce laws for domestic animals
Promote understanding of agriculture’s diversity, cultural heritage, and contribution to CT’s economy

Explore more about the agency, find contact information and directories, discover DoAg’s advisory groups, and more.

Read about DoAg’s mission, responsibilities, and more

Commissioner’s Corner

A note from Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt

It is an honor to have been appointed by Governor Lamont to serve as the next Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, and to serve you, the state’s farming families, in this role.

To learn more about Commissioner Hulburt, read the Commissioner’s full biography here.

Read the Commissioner’s Welcome Letter

Learn more about DOAG

Discover what we do

Get to know the various bureaus of the Department of Agriculture. Learn how they contribute to the agency’s goals and programs.

Explore all programs and services

Learn about all the programs managed by DoAg, such as Animal Control, FarmLink, Urban Agriculture, and more.

Find job opportunities

Want to work with the Department of Agriculture? Find out how to use the Online Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to apply.

Read our policies and legislation

Discover the legislation that governs the Department of Agriculture, plus internal policies including our Ethics Statement.

Bureaus

Agricultural Development and Resource Conservation

We maintain programs and services that help agricultural businesses thrive in CT. We also manage the Farmland Preservation Program (FPP) and the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP).

Find out more about Agricultural Development and Resource Conservation

Aquaculture and Laboratory Services

All marine and inland cultivation of aquatic plants and animals is overseen by the Bureau of Aquaculture and Laboratory Services. This includes production standards, laboratory testing, restoration of shellfish beds, and more.

Explore Aquaculture and Laboratory Services

Regulatory Services

Regulatory Services enforces certain food safety laws and regulations of agricultural products and commodities. We also oversee animal health surveillance and disease control, as well as humane treatment of domestic pets.

Learn more about Regulatory Services

Boards, councils, and commisions

Find meeting schedules, meeting minutes, and other important information.

Contact us

Get in touch with the Department of Agriculture

Address: 
450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 701
Hartford, CT 06103

Phone Number: 860-713-2500 
Fax: 860-713-2515 
Toll-Free: 800-861-9939

Get directions and parking information

Find DoAg agency contacts

Browse all contact information, including phone and fax numbers, for the Department of Agriculture programs and divisions.