Disaster Relief Resources
CONTACT US: Email: AGR.disaster@ct.gov / Phone: 860-713-2500
From floodwaters to severe drought conditions and mild winters to late Spring freezes, many of Connecticut’s farmers have felt the impacts firsthand of weather-related natural disasters. As these events become a more frequent occurrence, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture has compiled the following resources to assist agricultural producers as they navigate these challenges. If you need immediate support, please dial 2-1-1 and speak to a Community Resource Specialist that can connect you to help. Or visit their website: 2-1-1 Connecticut.
Primary Resources
- USDA Disaster Assistance
- USDA Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool
- USDA Service Centers
- CT Farm Stress Relief – Resources for managing and reducing ag stress for farm owners, families, and workers, emergency helpline and provider resources
- United Way of Connecticut
- American Red Cross in Connecticut
- Connecticut Agricultural Mediation Program
Livestock Assistance
- Livestock Forage Disaster Program
- Livestock Indemnity Program
- Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish
- Emergency Livestock Relief Program