Programs

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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.

• Shared Clean Energy Facility

  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.

• Farmer Resources

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

• Additional Resources

  Additional on-farm energy resources from industry leaders.

• Contact Us

  Reach out to contacts at the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

• 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.

• Find a Local Producer

• Connecticut Local Food For Schools Incentive Program

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

• Farmland Restoration Grant

• CT Grown for CT Kids Week

• CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program

• Additional Resources

  This page is indented to provide additional resources for the Farmland Preservation programs available through the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.