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Hytone Ag-Grid Anaerobic Digester Ribbon Cutting
Hytone Ag-Grid Anaerobic Digester Ribbon Cutting May 8th, 2023 was a very special day at Hytone Farm, LLC as we celebrated the launch of the Hytone Ag-Grid Anaerobic Digester with Ag-Grid Energy LLC. The Connecticut Farm Energy Program was happy to provide assistance to this project and be one of many partners that was able…
Read MoreSeeking Award Nominations
Seeking Award Nominations CT RC&D is seeking nominations for its Linda B. Krause Award for Excellence in Conservation Collaboration and its Norma O’Leary Award for Excellence in Agriculture Innovation. These awards are named after two exceptional leaders in conservation and agriculture. If you know someone who has made a significant impact in the Connecticut conservation…
Read More2023 Scholarship Award Program Now Accepting Applications
The application period for the 2023 Scholarship Award Program is now open! Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors, students attending a post-secondary technical school, or a college or university in Connecticut. The deadline for applying is June 2, 2023. Available Scholarships Norma O’Leary Agriculture Scholarship – $500 for a student…
Read MoreCT RC&D Awarded 2023 Climate Smart Agriculture & Forestry Grant
CT RC&D Awarded 2023 Climate Smart Agriculture & Forestry Grant In late March at Grower Direct Farms, Inc. in Somers, CT, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture along with Lt. Governor Bysiewicz announced the names of 12 grant recipients receiving a total of nearly $7 million in grant funding through the Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry…
Read MoreTour des Farms on Break
Tour des Farms – Back in 2023 Tour des Farms is taking a break this year as we “gear up” for an in-person ride (location TBD) in 2023. We encourage everyone to ride, walk, or roll around the state to visit and support Connecticut farms just the same. We’ll see you on the road next…
Read MoreConnecticut Compost Webinar Series
Special thanks to our sponsors! Individual Donors https://www.patronicity.com/ConnecticutCompost Webinar Series Info & Recordings MARCH 23 | 3-6 PM | TRACK 1: COMPOST BASICS AND SCIENCE OF COMPOST Come learn about composting basics. Food and yard wastes can be turned into a nourishing and free soil amendment. Discover the drivers of the decomposition process, find…
Read More2021 Tour des Farms
2021 Tour des Farms Click here to learn more about this year’s event and to register!
Read MoreVirtual Farm Field Day with Adamah Farm
Thinking about diversifying your farm? Considering how to incorporate tree crops using agroforestry? Join us for a Virtual Farm Field Day with Adamah Farm!
Read MoreFarmer Veteran Meeting
Are you a Veteran Farmer or Veteran thinking about a career in agriculture? Join us for an informational meet, greet, and networking event among Connecticut Veterans. Part of the discussion will include forming a Committee to bring a chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition here to Connecticut.
Read MoreCT RC&D actively seeks high school students to become Airline Trail Representatives!
CT RC&D actively seeks high school students to become Airline Trail Representatives! Open Call to Schools and Youth Organizations in All Towns Along the Airline Trail! Putnam, Colchester, Pomfret, Lebanon, Portland, Hebron, Hampton, East Hampton, Chaplin, Thompson & Windham If you know a high school student who is interested in making a difference in their…
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