(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) and the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today announced two major programs to strengthen the foundation of Farm to School efforts across Connecticut and expand student access to fresh, nutritious, locally sourced food.

(HARTFORD, CT) – As Connecticut’s farms enter the peak of harvest season, Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) urges farm workers and the public to take proactive steps to prevent injuries and health risks associated with farming activities.

(HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) today announced that it has awarded $1,476,000 for 17 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI), funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). These projects seek to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems.

HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg), in coordination with the Connecticut Office of Tourism, is proud to announce a bountiful lineup of 34 agricultural exhibitors featured in the Connecticut Building at The Big E, running from September 12 through 28, 2025, in West Springfield, MA. This year, visitors can explore the rich diversity of Connecticut’s agricultural offerings through an exciting mix of products, education, and hands-on experiences over 17 days. A full listing of when each business will be featured can be found here.

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is pleased to announce the release of the FY 2026 Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant (CTG4CTK) guidance and application periods. With a total of $950,000 in funding available, this grant continues to support farm-to-school efforts that connect Connecticut children with local food while strengthening local agriculture and nutrition education. Full grant awards will be funded at up to $50,000, while Microgrants will receive up to $5,000 each.

CT Grown, administered by Connecticut Department of Agriculture, is updating CT Grown Map to help consumers easily find local farms, farm stands, pick-your own, agritourism experiences, and farmers’ markets. A new platform is being utilized, and the refresh aims to ensure all information is current and accurate.

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is encouraging Connecticut residents to support local farmers during National Farmers’ Market Week – which runs from August 3 to 9, 2025 – by visiting some of the more than 100 certified farmers’ markets statewide and purchasing locally grown products designated with the Connecticut Grown logo.

(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is proud to announce it has received the Energy Efficiency Award at this year’s GreenerGov Awards Ceremony, hosted by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) on July 31, 2025.

(HARTFORD, CT) – During Plant Science Day hosted by The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Rosedale Farms and Vineyards in Simsbury, CT, was announced as the 2025 Century Farm Award recipient, selected by the Connecticut Agricultural Information Council (CAIC).

(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) reminds the state’s horse and livestock community to take preventative measures to protect against mosquito-borne diseases this season, including West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).