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.