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 ( …
Press Releases 04/19/2024 LT. GOVERNOR, STATE OFFICIALS HIGHLIGHT DCF & DOAG PARTNERSHIP TO ADDRESS ‘THE LINK’ BETWEEN CHILD ABUSE & ANIMAL CRUELTY April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month (BRANFORD, CT) - Today, Lt …
Press Releases 04/15/2024 CT DoAg Announces $1.475 Million in State Grants to Increase Long-Term Climate Resiliency in Production Agriculture (HARTFORD, CT) – Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt today announced that the Connecticut Department of …
Press Releases 04/09/2024 Refreshed CT FarmLink Website and Logo Released Connecticut Department of Agriculture and Connecticut Farmland Trust Release Refreshed CT FarmLink Website and Updated Logo to Support Farmland Owners and Seekers (HARTFORD, CT) – …
Press Releases 04/05/2024 CT DoAg Invests $114,995 to Address Food Insecurity and Food Access Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) Invests $114,995 in Food System Capacity Building Projects to Address Food Insecurity and Food Access HARTFORD, CT …
Press Releases 04/01/2024 Connecticut health and agriculture officials say the risk of avian flu in Connecticut is low HARTFORD, Conn—Despite the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus which was reported in Texas over …
Press Releases 03/25/2024 CT DoAg Funds 21 Agricultural Enhancement Grant Projects Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) Awards Funds to 21 Agricultural Enhancement Grant Projects Totaling $531,165 The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is …
Press Releases 03/21/2024 Jared McCool of Steadfast Farms in Bethlehem Named Connecticut’s Outstanding Young Farmer in 2024 HARTFORD, Conn. — Unlike many past Connecticut Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) recipients, the 2024 honoree is a relative newcomer to …
Press Releases 03/12/2024 Update on Connecticut Horse Confirmed Positive for Equine Infectious Anemia HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian Dr. Jane Lewis, DVM, MSFS, DACVPM, confirms that the Windham County horse which …
Press Releases 03/05/2024 Connecticut Horse Confirmed Positive for Equine Infectious Anemia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2024 Connecticut Horse Confirmed Positive for Equine Infectious Anemia HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s …
Press Releases 03/07/2024 Connecticut’s Backyard Flock Owners Encouraged to Practice Biosecurity for Healthy Flocks, Healthy People HARTFORD, Conn. — Spring season is upon us, and many residents may be considering starting or adding to their flock with the …
Press Releases 03/05/2024 Agricultural Businesses Encouraged to Apply to Exhibit in CT Building at The Big E HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is now accepting vendor applications for the agricultural booth spaces inside …
Press Releases 03/01/2024 CT DoAg Announces New Census of Agriculture Data Available Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) Announces New Census of Agriculture Data Showing Total Value of Agricultural Production at $704 Million, an Increase of 21% …
Press Releases 02/16/2024 CT DoAg Encourages Consumers to Sign Up for Farm Shares during National CSA Week, February 19-25 HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is encouraging consumers to sign up for a farm share during …
Press Releases 02/08/2024 CT DoAg Awards $2.8 Million Investing in 53 Farm-to-School Based Projects (HARTFORD, CT) The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is awarding 53 grants totaling more than $2.8 million through its Connecticut Grown for …
Press Releases 02/07/2024 USDA Partners with Connecticut to Award Over $2.1 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative …
Press Releases 02/02/2024 Lt Governor Bysiewicz and Agriculture Commissioner Hurlburt Announce $250,000 Funding to 8 Recipients of the Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development's Climate Smart Agriculture Grant Program (Bloomfield, CT) – On …
Press Releases 01/25/2024 CT DoAg Announces Food System Capacity Building Grant Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) Announces Funding Opportunities to Increase Food Access and Address Food Insecurity through Food System Capacity Building Grant …
Press Releases 01/19/2024 CT DoAg Announces Funding for Specialty Crops Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) Announces Funding Opportunities for Connecticut Specialty Crops Including New Priority Areas to Support BIPOC Producer Training, Career …
Press Releases 01/16/2024 Connecticut Seeks Outstanding Young Farmer Nominations The Connecticut Agricultural Information Council (CAIC) is seeking nominations for the 2024 Connecticut Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF). Awarded annually during Ag Day at the …
