The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is proud to announce an $837,900 investment through the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant program, which will support 21 innovative projects across the state. These initiatives are expected to positively impact more than 58,500 children by increasing access to fresh, locally grown foods and enhancing farm-to-school connections.

(HARTFORD, CT) – Make your holiday table shine this Thanksgiving with the abundance of Connecticut farms to your table with CT Grown. From pasture-raised turkeys to crisp apples, hearty vegetables, and handcrafted beverages, CT Grown farm products offer everything you need for a delicious and locally sourced celebration.

(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) will begin accepting applications for the Animal Population Control Program’s (APCP) Low-Income Program on Monday, November 17, 2025. The online portal, apcp.ct.gov, will open at 9:00 a.m., allowing eligible Connecticut residents to apply for assistance with spaying or neutering a dog or cat they own. All applications must be submitted online.

(HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg)’s Licensing Unit reminds holders of the following licenses and permits that they are up for renewal and expire on December 31, 2025.

As the impacts of the ongoing federal shutdown ripple across the country, the Lamont-Bysiewicz Administration has been working closely with state agencies to monitor impacts, especially the well-being of the state’s residents.

(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) announced today the release of Farm Transition Grant program guidance for fiscal year 2026. Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives are eligible to apply with a focus on projects seeking to diversify existing operations or transitioning to value-added agricultural production and sales. All applications are due no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on Monday, January 12, 2026.

(HARTFORD, CT) – As the annual fall migration of wild birds is underway, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is urging all poultry owners—both backyard and commercial—to remain vigilant and implement strong biosecurity practices to protect their flocks and public health.

(HARTFORD, CT) – Today, Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt announced the Connecticut recipients of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. These projects aim to enhance the competitiveness of Connecticut’s specialty crops such as fruits and vegetables, horticulture, and nursery crops through marketing, education, and research.

(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) and the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today announced two major programs to strengthen the foundation of Farm to School efforts across Connecticut and expand student access to fresh, nutritious, locally sourced food.

(HARTFORD, CT) – As Connecticut’s farms enter the peak of harvest season, Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) urges farm workers and the public to take proactive steps to prevent injuries and health risks associated with farming activities.