Press Releases 10/04/2024 Celebrate the Fall Harvest: Explore Connecticut Farms for a Fun-Filled Experience (HARTFORD, CT) – As the leaves turn and the air cools, it’s time to embrace the beauty of autumn and all the delightful activities it brings. This …
Press Releases 09/12/2024 LT. GOVERNOR BYSIEWICZ AND AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER HURLBURT ANNOUNCE $250,000 FUNDING TO 12 RECIPIENTS OF THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT’S CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE GRANT PROGRAM (Bethany, CT) – On …
Press Releases 09/10/2024 Connecticut Confirms First Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis for 2024 in Horse HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Agriculture reports the state’s first case this year of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a …
Press Releases 09/10/2024 Connecticut Local Food Spending Insights Revealed: Room for Growth Needed in Regional Food Consumption HARTFORD, CT – The New England Food System Planners Partnership just released a new detailed analysis of local food spending in …
Press Releases 09/06/2024 Connecticut Farm Businesses Highlighted in CT Building at The Big E 30 entities featured over 17 days with special activities on Connecticut Day HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the …
Press Releases 08/23/2024 USDA Announces Funding Awarded to Connecticut to Support Specialty Crops The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced over $405,000 in funding awarded to Connecticut through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). …
Press Releases 08/21/2024 CT DoAg Releases Guidance for CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program Microgrant applications to develop farm to school programs due September 18 The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is pleased to release Connecticut Grown for …
Press Releases 08/16/2024 Sixth Annual Edition of Connecticut Grown Magazine Now Available (HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut Grown magazine, the sixth annual guide to the state’s farms, food, and markets produced in collaboration between Connecticut Department …
Press Releases 08/02/2024 Connecticut Grown Celebrates National Farmers Market Week 2024 More than 100 Locations Statewide; Many Accepting SNAP and Farmers Market Nutrition Program Benefits to Increase Food Access (HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut Grown, a …
Press Releases 07/22/2024 New One-on-One Support Available to Connecticut’s Agriculture Industry CT DoAg Contracts with Three Partner Organizations Utilizing USDA Funds for Business and Market Development (HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut’s agriculture industry …
Press Releases 07/19/2024 Equine Owners Reminded to Protect Against Mosquito Diseases West Nile virus Positive Mosquitoes Identified in Eight Connecticut Towns (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) reminds the state’s equine …
Press Releases 07/03/2024 CT DoAg Issues Milk Handling Recommendations for Exhibitors and Event Organizers Heightened Biosecurity Measures Encouraged to Minimize Transmission of Influenza (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) …
Press Releases 07/03/2024 Request for Proposals Released for CT FarmLink Program Technical Assistance The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is in search of qualified entities to support the agency with administering the Connecticut FarmLink …
Press Releases 06/27/2024 CT DoAg Announces Opening of Feral Cat Program Applications for Sterilization and Vaccination Accepted Starting July 1 (HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg)’s Animal Population Control Program (APCP) …
Press Releases 06/21/2024 New Report Released on Farmland Access and Ownership in Connecticut Commissioned through Recommendation by Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s DEI Working Group (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT …
Press Releases 06/24/2024 Reminder: Agriculture Licenses Expire June 30 The Connecticut Department of Agriculture's Licensing Unit reminds holders of the following licenses that they are up for renewal and expire on June 30, 2024. Milk Producer, Retail …
Press Releases 06/14/2024 Tips to Keep Animals Safe this Summer Connecticut Department of Agriculture Reminds Pet and Livestock Owners of Health Risks as Temperatures Rise (HARTFORD, CT) – As temperatures rise and hot, humid days are upon us, Connecticut …
Press Releases 06/07/2024 Interim Connecticut State Veterinarian Named Dr. Erin Masur Joins Connecticut Department of Agriculture (HARTFORD, CT) – Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt today announced that Dr. Erin Masur, DVM, has joined the …
Press Releases 05/30/2024 CT DoAg Announces Increased Funds and Early Start of Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program on June 1 Eligible WIC and Senior Participants Encouraged to Visit Certified Locations to Redeem Benefits for CT Grown Farm Products (HARTFORD, …
Press Releases 05/03/2024 2024 Passport to CT Wine Country Starts May 4 38 Participating Farm Wineries and More Than 100 Prizes (HARTFORD, CT) – The 2024 Passport to Connecticut Wine Country, a program of the Connecticut Farm Wine Development Council ( …
