Programs
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Information for PDR Easement Holders
This page is intended to provide resources for owners of preserved farmland.
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Information on this page contains resources for farmers, Connecticut Siting Council Petitions, and information regarding Shared Clean Energy Facilities.
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The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has compiled a list of programs to assist projects addressing agricultural energy efficiency
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Additional on-farm energy resources from industry leaders.
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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.
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Connecticut Siting Council Petitions
The Department of Agriculture provides the documents linked below for use by solar energy developers when they are considering solar projects that may impact prime farmland resources.
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A solar photovoltaic Shared Clean Energy Facility cannot be located, in whole or in part, on Prime Farmland, unless it adheres to the Dual Use Agrivoltaics requirements.
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Reach out to contacts at the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
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Connecticut Local Food For Schools Incentive Program
A Non-Competitive Local and Regional Food Procurement and Reimbursement Program for Eligible Connecticut Boards of Education
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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.
