Land and Environment

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• Connecticut Hemp Program

  Connecticut has an approved state plan by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for hemp producers.

  Agency: Department of Agriculture

• CT Dept of Ag Hemp Producer Application and Licensing

  Supporting documents for the application for a license, sample forms and information.

  Agency: Department of Agriculture

• School Map

  An Education Directory of all Connecticut K-12 websites organized by district name and school name.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Senior Housing Options

  The state has prepared a list describing various types of living arrangements available for senior citizens, depending on their level of self-sufficiency.  The Rental Housing for the Elderly Program also provides eligible older adults and persons with disabilities with affordable housing.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• The Office of Consumer Council (OCC)

  The Office of Consumer Council serves as an independent voice for Connecticut's public utility and telecommunications consumers through advocacy and customer education.

  Agency: Office of Consumer Counsel

• Connecticut Real Estate Commission

  An updated list of Commission members, meeting agendas, and minutes.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Home Improvement

  Home improvement contractors, plumbers, electricians and other workers must be licensed or registered to work in Connecticut. Residents who encounter problems they cannot resolve with a contractor can file a complaint with the Department of Consumer Protection. The department offers advice on choosing and working with contractors and can help mediate problems.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Landlord, Tenant and Housing FAQ

  Answers to frequently asked questions about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities.

  Agency: Judicial Branch

• Brownfields

  The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) protects Connecticut's diversified landscape through programs that improve air quality, restore and protect waterways, and address the remnants of our industrial legacy through site cleanup and waste management efforts. Find information on compliance assistance, pollution prevention, permitting, and more.

  Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development

• Connecticut Town Profiles

  A compilation of current statistics for Connecticut towns, statistics dating back to 1996. 

  Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development

• Aquaculture

  The Bureau of Aquaculture provides information to the public and businesses about harvesting shellfish, including the species that are available and any warnings about pollutants. The bureau also oversees businesses that raise fish for food in fresh-water tanks. 

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• 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

• 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

• Farmland Preservation Program

  Agriculture is one of the state's most vital businesses. To protect this industry, the Department of Agriculture (DOAG) offers a voluntary program that preserves farmland by placing a permanent restriction on all non-agricultural usage. Get more information about how the program works and read about the application process.

  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