Press Releases 10/12/2023 CT Grown Announces "Put CT Grown On Your Plate" Healthy Eating Challenge In honor of National Farmer’s Day, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture and Governor Ned Lamont are asking Connecticut residents to …
Press Releases 10/12/2023 Second Connecticut Horse Confirmed Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture announced today the second equine case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) for 2023. …
Press Releases 10/06/2023 CT DoAg Annouces Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant Opportunity to Develop Farm to School Programs $1 million available annually over next two years, plus additional $2 million for shipping container garden projects ( …
Press Releases 10/06/2023 Connecticut Department of Agriculture Announces Farmland Restoration Flood Response Grant Awards More than $312,000 Awarded to 21 Entities Impacted by Excessive Rainfall and Flooding in July 2023 (STATEWIDE) Agriculture …
Press Releases 10/04/2023 CT Grown introduces new brand ambassador — renowned cheesemaker Lily Orr HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s farming industry will have a new voice and face this fall as renowned farmer and cheesemaker Lily Orr has signed on as the …
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 10/04/2023 Connecticut Horse Confirmed Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture announced today the first equine case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) for 2023. The adult …
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 …
