Programs

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  • Organic Market Development Grant Reimbursement and Reporting Information for Subrecipients

    Subrecipients of the Organic Market Development Grant Program are required to utilize templates provided by the USDA for reimbursement requests along with semi-annual and final reports.

  • Resources for Producers

  • Resources for Schools

  • Publications

  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • CT FarmLink Request for Proposals

    Request for Proposals (RFP) released for Technical Assistance for CT FarmLink Program The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is in search of qualified entities to support the agency with administering the Connecticut FarmLink program (FarmLink). FarmLink provides outreach and assistance to farmland owners and farmland seekers in Connecticut to aid in the successful transfer of land between current and future farmers. The program hosts a website that allows farmland owners and farmland seekers to create profiles and communicate with one another with the goal of matching farmland seekers with available parcels of farmland for lease, standard sale, or partnerships. The RFP can be found on the State Contracting Portal by searching for the term “farmlink” or Solicitation #24DAG0101AA. Proposals must be received no later than Tuesday, July 23, 2024 by 4:00p.m.

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  • Farm to School Overview

    Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education sites.

  • Solar and Farming Overview

    Information on this page contains resources for farmers, Connecticut Siting Council Petitions, and information regarding Shared Clean Energy Facilities.

  • Information for PDR Easement Holders

    This page is intended to provide resources for owners of preserved farmland.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

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

  • Contact Us

    Have a question about Farmland Preservation? Find contact information on this page!

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