Events
CT Farm Energy Webinar
Connecticut Hemp Webinar Series
CONNECTICUT HEMP FEST 2022 CONTACT EMAIL: OUTREACH@CTRCD.ORG 2022 CT HEMP FEST Online Program Guide (PDF) Schedule of Events 3-5 pm: Updates from the Field & Greenhouse Grower Panel Discussions 3:00 pm: Hemp IPM Mike Goodenough, Sweet Heal Farm Ryan Plante, Lovewell Farm Becky Goetsch, Running Brook Farms …
Read MoreCT River Aquatic Invasives Webinar Series
Connecticut River Hydrilla Collaborative You may have traveled the Connecticut River by boat or kayak on a summer’s day and stepped out toward the boat launch or beach… Before you know it, your motor/paddle becomes snared in a sludge of green matted vegetation or thorny vined large leafed aquatic plants. These invaders cling to the propellors or bottom…
Read More2020 Partners to Programs Virtual Roundtable & CT RC&D Annual Meeting
2020 Partners to Programs Virtual Roundtable & Annual Meeting June 4, 2020 9 – 11AM GoToMeeting With the success of last year’s Partners to Possibilities Roundtable, CT RC&D is designing our 2020 Annual Meeting around a collaborative theme once again! This virtual event provides a venue to connect partners in the current climate, and hear…
Read MoreGreater New Haven Agriculture Forum
Greater New Haven Agriculture Forum February 13, 2020 Jones Auditorium The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station 123 Huntington St. New Haven, CT Join us for an educational and networking opportunity as we discuss the results of the Greater New Haven Regional Collaborative project and seek to develop next steps toward supporting regional agriculture and aquaculture businesses.…
Read MoreREAP Grant Deadlines
REAP Grant Deadlines October 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 The USDA Rural Development REAP (Renewable Energy for America Program) deadline is fast approaching. For more information on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on your farm, Please contact Amanda at ajohnson@ctrcd.org or call 860.345.3977 Connecticut RC&D Office UConn Extension Center 1066 Saybrook Road, PO Box 70 Haddam,…
Read More2nd ed. Connecticut Livestock Guide Now Available
2nd Edition Now Available Prior to 2012, Connecticut municipalities had little guidance on how to locally regulate and zone for livestock raised for either production agriculture or personal use. This updated publication is intended to provide guidance to municipalities drafting land-use regulations related to livestock. The guide was produced by CT RC&D in cooperation with…
Read MoreGreater New Haven Farm Videos
New Farm Videos Up! Greater New Haven Area Farmers: Check out our new educational videos to learn about available services, programs, and incentives to help you grow your farm and business. Hear from other farmers in your region about sustainable practices and solutions. Videos feature:Trifecta EcosystemsBishop’s OrchardsMassaro Community Farm http://bit.ly/ctrcd-youtube For more info, contact us…
Read MoreNo-Till/Cover Crop Farm Field Day
No Till/Cover Crop Farm Field Day October 2, 2019 Sub Edge Farm – Farmington, CT Join us for a fall field day focused on no-till and cover crop methods, to include a presentation by Julie Fine of Johnny Selected Seeds as well as field demonstrations of no-till equipment, and a farm tour of Sub Edge…
Read More2019 Tour des Farms
SAVE THE DATE Connecticut Tour des Farms Saturday, September 21, 2019 Join us on Saturday, September 21st as we tour local farms at the 2019 Tour des Farms bicycle ride. This year we’re offering two routes through Connecticut’s beautiful Quiet Corner. Both rides begin at Fairvue Farms, located at 199 CT-171 in Woodstock, Connecticut. Registration…
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