Programs

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• Information for PDR Easement Holders

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

• Farmer Resources

  The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has compiled a list of programs to assist projects addressing agricultural energy efficiency

• Contact Us

• Resources for Schools

• 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.

• Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency & Preparedness (RRP) Grant

  The Farmland Restoration Grant (FLRG) provides matching funds to Connecticut farmers, nonprofits and municipalities to increase food and fiber production in the state by restoring lands into active agricultural production.

• Resources for Producers

• CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program

• Connecticut Local Food For Schools Incentive Program

  A Non-Competitive Local and Regional Food Procurement and Reimbursement Program for Eligible Connecticut Boards of Education

• Frequently Asked Questions

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

• Find a Local Producer

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.