Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
Connecticut, regional, and national energy and supply information.
Food
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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.
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The state has compiled a list of livestock farms where residents can buy turkey, beef, lamb, veal, pork, chicken, goat, eggs and bison. Different farms offer different products and the selection can vary throughout the year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
