Press Releases 09/29/2023 Celebrate CT Grown For CT Kids Week, October 2-6 (HARTFORD, CT) – October is National Farm to School Month and the first week of the month is recognized annually as Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids (CTG4CTK) Week, a …
Press Releases 09/29/2023 Connecticut Confirms First Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis for 2023 in Emu State Veterinarian Stresses Importance of Vaccinations to Protect Animals (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is reporting …
Press Releases 09/21/2023 Connecticut Equine Owners Urged to Vaccinate and Take Precautions to Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is reminding the state’s equine community to take …
HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Connecticut Office of Tourism, is excited to introduce eight new agricultural businesses at the Connecticut Building during The Big E. These businesses will be featured …
Press Releases 09/08/2023 Discover Locally Sourced Menu Items During Connecticut Farm to Chef Week Connecticut Farm-to-Chef Week returns this month, encouraging residents and visitors to discover menu items with seasonal, locally sourced products at …
Press Releases 09/01/2023 498-Acre Historic Voluntown Dairy Farm Protected Final Easement Ensures Farmland Remains for Future Farmers (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg), in cooperation with Connecticut Farmland Trust (CFT) …
Press Releases 09/06/2023 GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT RECEIVES FEDERAL AGRICULTURE DISASTER DECLARATION DUE TO RECENT HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from U.S. …
Press Releases 08/23/2023 USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Awarded to Connecticut WASHINGTON, August 23, 2023—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today awarded over $403,000 in Fiscal …
Press Releases 08/04/2023 Vibrio Statement 2023 The Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Aquaculture routinely monitors oyster harvest areas statewide for vibrio levels during the summer months. Samples are screened for levels of total vibrio …
Press Releases 07/21/2023 Resources available to Connecticut farmers affected by flooding Recent heavy rains have had a devastating impact on farms throughout the Northeast region, including here in Connecticut. Floods along the Connecticut River resulted …
Press Releases 07/24/2023 Governor Lamont Submits Request for Federal Agriculture Disaster Declaration Due to Severe Flooding (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking …
Press Releases 06/29/2023 Fire Up the Grill for the 4th of July Choose CT Grown for Holiday Celebrations (HARTFORD, CT) –For those planning a barbecue, cookout, or other festivities to enjoy over the holiday celebrating our nation’s independence, choose CT …
Press Releases 06/12/2023 Governor Lamont Joins Connecticut Department of Agriculture and USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt on Efforts to Support Connecticut Farmers and Increase Access to Healthy, Locally Grown Food (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned …
Press Releases 06/02/2023 Connecticut Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian Issues 2023 Poultry Event Guidance The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) State Veterinarian does not recommend that organized poultry shows, sales, swaps, or …
Press Releases 06/09/2023 Connecticut Department of Agriculture Announces Launch of New Website Resource to Support Growing Farm Businesses (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) announces the launch of a new website resource …
Press Releases 05/26/2023 Governor Lamont Requests Federal Agriculture Disaster Declaration Due to Crop Damage Caused by Recent Sub-Freezing Temperatures (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has submitted a request to the U.S. …
Press Releases 05/12/2023 Connecticut Farm Wineries Launches 2023 Passport Program Visit 38 Farm Wineries for a Chance to Win More Than 100 Prizes (HARTFORD, CT) The Connecticut Farm Wine Development Council announces the start of the 2023 CT Farm Wineries …
Press Releases 04/28/2023 Lt. Governor, State Officials Highlight CTDCF and CTDOAG Partnership To Prevent Child Abuse and Animal Cruelty April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month (Newington) - Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, …
Press Releases 04/21/2023 Connecticut Department of Agriculture Announces Release of Fifth Annual Connecticut Grown Magazine (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) announces the release of the fifth annual edition of …
Press Releases 04/20/2023 Motorists Reminded to Share the Road with Farm Equipment This Spring HARTFORD — Planting season is underway for many of Connecticut’s 5,500 farms. Motorists are likely to see more large, slow-moving farm equipment traveling …
