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 …
Press Releases 01/05/2024 CT DoAg Releases Agricultural Enhancement Grant Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) Announces Release of Agricultural Enhancement Grant to Address Gaps in State’s Agricultural Industry The Connecticut Department of …
Press Releases 01/05/2024 CT DoAg Requests Public Comment Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) Requests Public Comment on Funding Priorities of Specialty Crop Block Grant Program The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has announced …
Press Releases 12/01/2023 CT DOAG ANNOUNCES FARMLAND RESTORATION, CLIMATE RESILIENCY & PREPAREDNESS GRANT OPPORTUNITY (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is accepting grant proposals for the 2024 Farmland Restoration, …
Press Releases 11/21/2023 Connecticut Dog Owners Reminded to Vaccinate Pets to Protect From Illness How To Recognize Respiratory Symptoms and When to Consult Veterinarian (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is reminding dog owners to …
Press Releases 11/17/2023 CT DoAg Encourages Eligible Participants to use Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Benefits for Holiday Meal Purchases Funds Expire on November 30, 2023 (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is …
Press Releases 11/10/2023 CT Veteran Grown Program Launched to Support CT's Farmer Veteran Businesses Marketing Resource Hub and Campaign through New Website, CTVeternGrown.org The Farmer Veteran Coalition of Connecticut, in coordination with …
Press Releases 11/03/2023 CT DoAg Announces Grant Opportunities to Assist Connecticut Agricultural Producers Applications Due by January 10, 2024 (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is accepting grant proposals for the 2024 …
Press Releases 10/30/2023 Connecticut Department of Agriculture Accepting Applications For Low-Income Pet Vaccinations and Sterilizations Starting November 1 (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s Animal Population Control Program ( …
