Agriculture

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• Hartford Regional Market

  Located at 101 Reserve Road in Hartford, the 32-acre regional market is a central location for farmers and wholesalers to sell and distribute food and other agricultural products. Fresh products are delivered daily and the market is open to shoppers throughout the year.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Small Poultry Processors Inspection Program

  Those who plan to operate small poultry slaughter facilities must apply for an inspection by the state Department of Agriculture. These facilities currently are exempt from regular oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• FarmLink

  Experienced farmers seeking to pass on their land and individuals interested in farming but with no land can connect on FarmLink. The goal of the state program is to keep valuable farmland in production.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• CT Grown

  Consumers can learn where they can buy state-grown produce, pick their own fruits and vegetables, find farmers' markets, farm stands and agricultural fairs; and consult a calendar listing when crops are available.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Small Shell Egg Processing Inspection Program

  Small shell egg producers who do not meet the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) minimum mandatory inspection criteria of 3,000 laying birds who wish to enter "approved" eggs into commerce can request an inspection by the CT Department of Agriculture.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Nuisance Wildlife Control

  Wild animals can cause a variety of problems including taking up residence in areas where they are unwanted, posing a threat to human safety, and damaging crops, livestock or property. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division can often resolve such problems by providing advice over the telephone or through the mail, but a substantial number of situations require direct action by a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO).

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

  Station scientists are committed to improving agricultural productivity, environmental quality and the well being of the population.

  Agency: Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

• The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Publications

  Find all CAES current and past publications, booklets, brochures, flyers, and more.  

  Agency: Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

• Inspection and Regulation Contacts

  Members of the public concerned about the enforcement of laws connected to milk safety and with domestic animal control, population control, importation and health issues, as well as rabies and West Nile Virus containment, can find contact information for employees in those areas.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Grants and Loans

  The state lists grants and loans available from the Department of Agriculture that include grants for farm transitions and controlling a feral cat population.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

  Mothers who receive benefits through the federal Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and senior citizens who qualify can use state-issued checks to purchase produce at farmers' markets.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Farmers’ Markets

  Residents seeking fresh, locally grown produce can find a list of the more than 100 farmers' markets across the state. A crop availability calendar lets shoppers know what produce is available during a particular season.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Farm to School

  School systems can sign up to serve more state-produced fruits, vegetables, protein and milk products in their cafeterias and for snacks through the Farm to School program.  Farmers in the program gain new markets and children have access to fresher, more healthful foods.   

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Farm to Chef

  Diners with a taste for Connecticut-grown foods can find a list of restaurants and other facilities that serve food grown in the state. Restaurant owners and food service professionals interested in featuring local produce on their menus also can connect with growers and food distributors.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Export Assistance Program

  Farmers interested in exporting some of their products can explore the possibilities through the state's Export Assistance Program, which includes programs that explain the export business, how to select a promising market for goods and ways to promote the product once the market is selected. 

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture