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• Associated Agencies & Organizations

• What We Do

• Programs and Services

• Drought Monitor

  The United States Drought Monitor publishes weekly map updates based on analysis of data. Maps show the intensity and impacts on a broad-scale conditions for Connecticut.

• Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Grant

  Geared towards fostering climate-resilient practices within the agricultural and forestry sectors, this grant supports initiatives that mitigate the impact of climate change.

• Specialty Crop Block Grant

  Geared towards specialty crops, this grant supports projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of crops such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and horticultural products.

• Pilot BIPOC Apprenticeship/Mentor Program

• 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.

• Most Popular Services

• Farmland Restoration Grant

• Meet The Commissioner

• Viability Grant in Action

• Milk Storage Recommendations

• Transition Grant in Action

• 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.