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Congratulations 2023 Scholarship Recipient!
Congratulations to the 2023 Scholarship Recipient! Amy Wiknik grew up on a 120 acre farm in Higganum and helped her family with responsibilities from a young age. She has been involved with 4H since middle school, competing at local fairs and competitions across New England. Following in her late father’s footsteps she attended the agriculture…
Read MoreCongratulations Award Recipients!
Congratulations to the 2023 Norma O’Leary Award for Excellence in Agriculture Innovation & Linda B. Krause Award for Excellence in Conservation Collaboration Recipients! 2023 Norma O’Leary Award for Excellence in Agriculture Innovation The CT RC&D Excellence in Agriculture Innovation Award is given in honor of Norma O’Leary, an active and dynamic longtime dairy farmer, tireless…
Read MoreCT RC&D Awarded U.S. Small Business Administration Grant
Muddy Roots Farm Hosted Senator Blumenthal & Guests to the Announcement of the U.S. Small Business Administration Grant to Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development At 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, Veteran Owned & Operated Muddy Roots Farm hosted a press conference given by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal with invited guests in Wallingford, CT.…
Read MoreHytone 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 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
Calling all composters! The CT Compost Alliance is excited to announce that the first CT Compost Conference. This informative day will include keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking, a catered lunch, and exhibitors. Attendees will benefit from a variety of themed breakout sessions, providing education on composting related to the basics, home, farm, municipal, schools, and medium to large scale…
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.
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