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Southington Farm Permanently Protected
State of Connecticut Community Farms Preservation Program Purchases Development Rights of Karabin Farms in Partnership with Town
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With more than 5,500 farms and dozens of farmers' markets in Connecticut, high-quality and locally produced foods and goods can be found close to home
Pick-Your-Own Connecticut Grown Strawberries
(HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut’s pick-your-own farms are bursting with ripe, juicy strawberries ready to be eaten. Now is the time to visit a Connecticut berry patch for a fun experience with family and friends!
Geared towards specialty crops, this grant supports projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of crops such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and horticultural products.
Eighth Generation Family Farm Protected Forever
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg), with assistance from Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC), has permanently protected the Maple Bank Farm in Roxbury, owned by Cathleen and Howard Bronson.
Pesce Farm in Bolton Permanently Protected
(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is pleased to announce the preservation of Pesce Farm in Bolton. This 68-acre farm was protected in concert with Connecticut Farmland Trust (CFT), USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), and Bolton Land Trust bringing the tally of farms protected this calendar year by CT DoAg to five farms and 333 acres. Since the inception of the program in 1979 the state has protected 404 farms and 47,679 acres.
(HARTFORD) The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is pleased to announce the competitive solicitation process to award Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds for projects that enhance competitiveness of specialty crops in Connecticut.
CT DoAg Announces Funding Opportunities for Connecticut Specialty Crops
(HARTFORD) The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is now accepting applications for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) for the 2023 program year.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SEEKING SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALS