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View this email in your browser Brought to you by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture In This Issue July 17, 2020; Vol. C, No. 25 Innovative Agriculture Showcase COVID-19 Resources Farm Winery Tour Connecticut Grown Map Honey & Maple Syrup Regulations V irtual Dairy Farm Tour Ag Market Pricing Advertisements Did You Know? National Ice Cream Month is celebrated each year in July and National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month. Celebrate with a scoop or two of your favorite flavor on July 19. Subscribe Past Issues Translate
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Brought to you by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture
In This Issue
July 17 2020 Vol C No 25
Innovative Agriculture Showcase
COVID-19 Resources
Farm Winery Tour
Connecticut Grown Map
Honey amp Maple Syrup Regulations
Virtual Dairy Farm Tour
Ag Market Pricing
Advertisements
Did You Know National IceCream Month is celebrated eachyear in July and National Ice CreamDay is celebrated on the thirdSunday of the month Celebrate witha scoop or two of your favorite flavoron July 19
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Students Idea Grant Will ShowcaseInnovative Agriculture in Connecticut
A group of students from the UConn College of Agriculture Health and NaturalResources (CAHNR) received an IDEA grant from the UConn Office ofUndergraduate Research Their project will help bridge the communication gapbetween agriculture and consumers Approximately two percent of thepopulation is involved in agriculture but we all need to eat every day There is agrowing disconnect between agriculture and consumers because they are notinvolved in agriculture Misinformation about food and agriculture is alsoincreasing Connecting consumers to farms expands their access to relevantinformation
Zachary Duda Jonathan Russo and Alyson Schneider are producing adocumentary film Completely Connecticut Agriculture Agricultural InnovationTheir goal is to show consumers examples of innovative agriculture in our stateAll three students are Agriculture and Natural Resources majors in CAHNRgraduating in 2021 Jon has a double major in Sustainable Plant and SoilSystems Stacey Stearns of UConn Extension is serving as their mentor andother faculty and staff from UConn Extension are serving in advisory roles onthe project
Filming will take place later this summer and into the fall Social distancingguidelines for COVID-19 revised some plans The students selected fifteenfarms to include in their documentary ndash and each of the farms showcases oneor more of the three theme areas
Sustainable Food SupplyConsumer Disconnect andUncommon Commodities
Film screening will be in the spring of 2021
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
CONNECTICUTS FARM WINERIES ARE OPEN FOR GUESTSLt Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan PHurlburt toured three farm wineries on Friday July 17 Stops included Paradise HillsVineyard amp Winery and Gouveia Vineyards both in Wallingford and RosabiancaVineyards in NorthfordWhile at each they learned more about the history and production of each family-owned business the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and plansfor the future as they continue to adapt through innovation and resilience Farm wineries are a key driver of tourism in the state and with ample outdoor spaceoffer guests the opportunity to take in scenic vistas and award-winning wines whilepracticing proper social distancing and safety guidelinesTo find a farm winery near you visit wwwPassportToCTFarmWinecom
RURAL RESILIENCE FARM STRESS TRAININGWhat is farm stress and how can you helpLearn to recognize the signs and symptomsof stress and suicide effectivelycommunicate with people under stressreduce stigma related to mental healthconcerns and connect farmers and rancherswith resourcesRecognizing the high levels of stressaffecting Americarsquos farmers and ranchersUSDArsquos Cooperative Extension System
Farm Credit American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union haveworked together to bring this course online for the publicClick here to register for the free course
COVID-19 CONSUMER RESOURCESConnecticut Grown Farm Map online interactive listing of open farm standsfarm stores and farmers markets to access Connecticut Grown produce dairymeat shellfish greenhouse and nursery stock
COVID-19 PRODUCER RESOURCESFind the latest guidance on best practices resources and updates related toCOVID-19 visit httpsportalctgovdoag-covid
COVID-19 Resources for Agricultural ProducersSubscribe Past Issues Translate
List your farm farmers market or farm stand on CTGrownMapcom by clickinghere
COVID-19 Farmers Market Guidance available here COVID-19 Pick-Your-Own Guidance available hereCOVID-19 Farm Store amp Store Guidance available here COVID-19 Considerations for Animal Activities at Fairs Shows and OtherEvents available here
Has your agribusiness or farm adopted new ways of doing business to continueserving Connecticut residents through COVID-19 We want to highlight thosewho have modified their operations to protect their workforce and consumersgive back to their community and continue pushing forward in a COVID-19worldSend photosstories to rebeccaeddyctgov We look forward to sharing yourstory
CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWSSmall Business Spotlight Modern Milkman connecting communities to farmsWTNH 715Middletown Farmers Market aims to combat food insecurity during pandemicMiddletown Press 715Bicyclists urged to ride for a cause to CT farms or just take the car CT Post715Water company buys farmland to protect Shenipsit Reservoir Journal Inquirer716Local dairy farmers say uncertainty looms over Covid-19 economy The Day717Local dairy farmers say assistance program a boon Norwich Bulletin 717
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
HONEY amp MAPLE SYRUP PROPOSED REGULATIONIn accordance with the provisions of Section 4-168(a) of the ConnecticutGeneral Statutes the Connecticut Department of Agriculture hereby givesnotice that it proposes to adopt a regulation concerning the production and saleof Honey and Maple Syrup To review the proposed regulation click hereAll interested parties who wish to submit comments data views or argumentsmay do so in writing through the closing date of August 30 2020 Click here fordetails on how to submit a comment
HOW THREATENED IS NEW ENGLANDS FARMLAND - AND WHAT ARETHE STATES DOING TO PROTECT IT
A new study from American Farmland Trust ndash ldquoFarms Under Threat The Stateof the Statesrdquo ndash provides groundbreaking new data that answer thesequestions Join them for an upcoming webinar to dig into the findings for MaineNew Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode IslandAlong with hearing from special guests from state agriculture departmentstheyrsquoll be looking at the spatial and policy scorecard findings and talking
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
through tools available through this report to help planners land trusts farmand conservation organizations policymakers and advocates strengthen andexpand farmland retention and protection efforts The webinars are free andopen to anyone with an interest in learning moreFocus on Connecticut on Monday July 20 at 1 pmTo register visit this link and click the state(s)httpsfarmlandorgfarms-under-threat-state-based-webinarsFor more information on the new report please see Farms Under Threat TheState of the States
LIVE VIRTUAL DAIRY FARM TOUR FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
Connecticut Milk Promotion Board in collaboration with New England Dairyinvites you to a live virtual farm tour at Freundrsquos Farm in East CanaanConnecticut on Wednesday July 22 at 600 pm for a live video tour and chatwith dairy farmer Amanda FreundUsing video chat technology yoursquoll get a behind-the-scenes look at life on adairy farm Learn firsthand how dairy farmers care for their cows the land andenvironment and their communities by producing a safe and nutritious productParticipants will have the opportunity to send questions to be answered live bythe dairy farmer and dairy experts during the tourFor details or to register click here
MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION OWNER PASSES
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture extends sincere condolences to thefamily of Kathleen Jane (Noelle Todeshini) Scirpo who passed away suddenlyin her home on Sunday July 12 Kathy owned and operated the MiddlesexLivestock auction for over 60 years She was co-founder of the ConnecticutDraft Horse Association and beef superintendent for the Durham Fair
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Association for many years and was involved in many state agricultural fairsthroughout ConnecticutOver the years she has faithfully reported the Middlesex Livestock Auctionprices each week to appear in the Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report Shewill be missed
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction -CT (not updated)
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Students Idea Grant Will ShowcaseInnovative Agriculture in Connecticut
A group of students from the UConn College of Agriculture Health and NaturalResources (CAHNR) received an IDEA grant from the UConn Office ofUndergraduate Research Their project will help bridge the communication gapbetween agriculture and consumers Approximately two percent of thepopulation is involved in agriculture but we all need to eat every day There is agrowing disconnect between agriculture and consumers because they are notinvolved in agriculture Misinformation about food and agriculture is alsoincreasing Connecting consumers to farms expands their access to relevantinformation
Zachary Duda Jonathan Russo and Alyson Schneider are producing adocumentary film Completely Connecticut Agriculture Agricultural InnovationTheir goal is to show consumers examples of innovative agriculture in our stateAll three students are Agriculture and Natural Resources majors in CAHNRgraduating in 2021 Jon has a double major in Sustainable Plant and SoilSystems Stacey Stearns of UConn Extension is serving as their mentor andother faculty and staff from UConn Extension are serving in advisory roles onthe project
Filming will take place later this summer and into the fall Social distancingguidelines for COVID-19 revised some plans The students selected fifteenfarms to include in their documentary ndash and each of the farms showcases oneor more of the three theme areas
Sustainable Food SupplyConsumer Disconnect andUncommon Commodities
Film screening will be in the spring of 2021
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
CONNECTICUTS FARM WINERIES ARE OPEN FOR GUESTSLt Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan PHurlburt toured three farm wineries on Friday July 17 Stops included Paradise HillsVineyard amp Winery and Gouveia Vineyards both in Wallingford and RosabiancaVineyards in NorthfordWhile at each they learned more about the history and production of each family-owned business the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and plansfor the future as they continue to adapt through innovation and resilience Farm wineries are a key driver of tourism in the state and with ample outdoor spaceoffer guests the opportunity to take in scenic vistas and award-winning wines whilepracticing proper social distancing and safety guidelinesTo find a farm winery near you visit wwwPassportToCTFarmWinecom
RURAL RESILIENCE FARM STRESS TRAININGWhat is farm stress and how can you helpLearn to recognize the signs and symptomsof stress and suicide effectivelycommunicate with people under stressreduce stigma related to mental healthconcerns and connect farmers and rancherswith resourcesRecognizing the high levels of stressaffecting Americarsquos farmers and ranchersUSDArsquos Cooperative Extension System
Farm Credit American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union haveworked together to bring this course online for the publicClick here to register for the free course
COVID-19 CONSUMER RESOURCESConnecticut Grown Farm Map online interactive listing of open farm standsfarm stores and farmers markets to access Connecticut Grown produce dairymeat shellfish greenhouse and nursery stock
COVID-19 PRODUCER RESOURCESFind the latest guidance on best practices resources and updates related toCOVID-19 visit httpsportalctgovdoag-covid
COVID-19 Resources for Agricultural ProducersSubscribe Past Issues Translate
List your farm farmers market or farm stand on CTGrownMapcom by clickinghere
COVID-19 Farmers Market Guidance available here COVID-19 Pick-Your-Own Guidance available hereCOVID-19 Farm Store amp Store Guidance available here COVID-19 Considerations for Animal Activities at Fairs Shows and OtherEvents available here
Has your agribusiness or farm adopted new ways of doing business to continueserving Connecticut residents through COVID-19 We want to highlight thosewho have modified their operations to protect their workforce and consumersgive back to their community and continue pushing forward in a COVID-19worldSend photosstories to rebeccaeddyctgov We look forward to sharing yourstory
CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWSSmall Business Spotlight Modern Milkman connecting communities to farmsWTNH 715Middletown Farmers Market aims to combat food insecurity during pandemicMiddletown Press 715Bicyclists urged to ride for a cause to CT farms or just take the car CT Post715Water company buys farmland to protect Shenipsit Reservoir Journal Inquirer716Local dairy farmers say uncertainty looms over Covid-19 economy The Day717Local dairy farmers say assistance program a boon Norwich Bulletin 717
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
HONEY amp MAPLE SYRUP PROPOSED REGULATIONIn accordance with the provisions of Section 4-168(a) of the ConnecticutGeneral Statutes the Connecticut Department of Agriculture hereby givesnotice that it proposes to adopt a regulation concerning the production and saleof Honey and Maple Syrup To review the proposed regulation click hereAll interested parties who wish to submit comments data views or argumentsmay do so in writing through the closing date of August 30 2020 Click here fordetails on how to submit a comment
HOW THREATENED IS NEW ENGLANDS FARMLAND - AND WHAT ARETHE STATES DOING TO PROTECT IT
A new study from American Farmland Trust ndash ldquoFarms Under Threat The Stateof the Statesrdquo ndash provides groundbreaking new data that answer thesequestions Join them for an upcoming webinar to dig into the findings for MaineNew Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode IslandAlong with hearing from special guests from state agriculture departmentstheyrsquoll be looking at the spatial and policy scorecard findings and talking
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
through tools available through this report to help planners land trusts farmand conservation organizations policymakers and advocates strengthen andexpand farmland retention and protection efforts The webinars are free andopen to anyone with an interest in learning moreFocus on Connecticut on Monday July 20 at 1 pmTo register visit this link and click the state(s)httpsfarmlandorgfarms-under-threat-state-based-webinarsFor more information on the new report please see Farms Under Threat TheState of the States
LIVE VIRTUAL DAIRY FARM TOUR FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
Connecticut Milk Promotion Board in collaboration with New England Dairyinvites you to a live virtual farm tour at Freundrsquos Farm in East CanaanConnecticut on Wednesday July 22 at 600 pm for a live video tour and chatwith dairy farmer Amanda FreundUsing video chat technology yoursquoll get a behind-the-scenes look at life on adairy farm Learn firsthand how dairy farmers care for their cows the land andenvironment and their communities by producing a safe and nutritious productParticipants will have the opportunity to send questions to be answered live bythe dairy farmer and dairy experts during the tourFor details or to register click here
MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION OWNER PASSES
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture extends sincere condolences to thefamily of Kathleen Jane (Noelle Todeshini) Scirpo who passed away suddenlyin her home on Sunday July 12 Kathy owned and operated the MiddlesexLivestock auction for over 60 years She was co-founder of the ConnecticutDraft Horse Association and beef superintendent for the Durham Fair
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Association for many years and was involved in many state agricultural fairsthroughout ConnecticutOver the years she has faithfully reported the Middlesex Livestock Auctionprices each week to appear in the Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report Shewill be missed
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction -CT (not updated)
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
CONNECTICUTS FARM WINERIES ARE OPEN FOR GUESTSLt Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan PHurlburt toured three farm wineries on Friday July 17 Stops included Paradise HillsVineyard amp Winery and Gouveia Vineyards both in Wallingford and RosabiancaVineyards in NorthfordWhile at each they learned more about the history and production of each family-owned business the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and plansfor the future as they continue to adapt through innovation and resilience Farm wineries are a key driver of tourism in the state and with ample outdoor spaceoffer guests the opportunity to take in scenic vistas and award-winning wines whilepracticing proper social distancing and safety guidelinesTo find a farm winery near you visit wwwPassportToCTFarmWinecom
RURAL RESILIENCE FARM STRESS TRAININGWhat is farm stress and how can you helpLearn to recognize the signs and symptomsof stress and suicide effectivelycommunicate with people under stressreduce stigma related to mental healthconcerns and connect farmers and rancherswith resourcesRecognizing the high levels of stressaffecting Americarsquos farmers and ranchersUSDArsquos Cooperative Extension System
Farm Credit American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union haveworked together to bring this course online for the publicClick here to register for the free course
COVID-19 CONSUMER RESOURCESConnecticut Grown Farm Map online interactive listing of open farm standsfarm stores and farmers markets to access Connecticut Grown produce dairymeat shellfish greenhouse and nursery stock
COVID-19 PRODUCER RESOURCESFind the latest guidance on best practices resources and updates related toCOVID-19 visit httpsportalctgovdoag-covid
COVID-19 Resources for Agricultural ProducersSubscribe Past Issues Translate
List your farm farmers market or farm stand on CTGrownMapcom by clickinghere
COVID-19 Farmers Market Guidance available here COVID-19 Pick-Your-Own Guidance available hereCOVID-19 Farm Store amp Store Guidance available here COVID-19 Considerations for Animal Activities at Fairs Shows and OtherEvents available here
Has your agribusiness or farm adopted new ways of doing business to continueserving Connecticut residents through COVID-19 We want to highlight thosewho have modified their operations to protect their workforce and consumersgive back to their community and continue pushing forward in a COVID-19worldSend photosstories to rebeccaeddyctgov We look forward to sharing yourstory
CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWSSmall Business Spotlight Modern Milkman connecting communities to farmsWTNH 715Middletown Farmers Market aims to combat food insecurity during pandemicMiddletown Press 715Bicyclists urged to ride for a cause to CT farms or just take the car CT Post715Water company buys farmland to protect Shenipsit Reservoir Journal Inquirer716Local dairy farmers say uncertainty looms over Covid-19 economy The Day717Local dairy farmers say assistance program a boon Norwich Bulletin 717
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
HONEY amp MAPLE SYRUP PROPOSED REGULATIONIn accordance with the provisions of Section 4-168(a) of the ConnecticutGeneral Statutes the Connecticut Department of Agriculture hereby givesnotice that it proposes to adopt a regulation concerning the production and saleof Honey and Maple Syrup To review the proposed regulation click hereAll interested parties who wish to submit comments data views or argumentsmay do so in writing through the closing date of August 30 2020 Click here fordetails on how to submit a comment
HOW THREATENED IS NEW ENGLANDS FARMLAND - AND WHAT ARETHE STATES DOING TO PROTECT IT
A new study from American Farmland Trust ndash ldquoFarms Under Threat The Stateof the Statesrdquo ndash provides groundbreaking new data that answer thesequestions Join them for an upcoming webinar to dig into the findings for MaineNew Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode IslandAlong with hearing from special guests from state agriculture departmentstheyrsquoll be looking at the spatial and policy scorecard findings and talking
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
through tools available through this report to help planners land trusts farmand conservation organizations policymakers and advocates strengthen andexpand farmland retention and protection efforts The webinars are free andopen to anyone with an interest in learning moreFocus on Connecticut on Monday July 20 at 1 pmTo register visit this link and click the state(s)httpsfarmlandorgfarms-under-threat-state-based-webinarsFor more information on the new report please see Farms Under Threat TheState of the States
LIVE VIRTUAL DAIRY FARM TOUR FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
Connecticut Milk Promotion Board in collaboration with New England Dairyinvites you to a live virtual farm tour at Freundrsquos Farm in East CanaanConnecticut on Wednesday July 22 at 600 pm for a live video tour and chatwith dairy farmer Amanda FreundUsing video chat technology yoursquoll get a behind-the-scenes look at life on adairy farm Learn firsthand how dairy farmers care for their cows the land andenvironment and their communities by producing a safe and nutritious productParticipants will have the opportunity to send questions to be answered live bythe dairy farmer and dairy experts during the tourFor details or to register click here
MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION OWNER PASSES
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture extends sincere condolences to thefamily of Kathleen Jane (Noelle Todeshini) Scirpo who passed away suddenlyin her home on Sunday July 12 Kathy owned and operated the MiddlesexLivestock auction for over 60 years She was co-founder of the ConnecticutDraft Horse Association and beef superintendent for the Durham Fair
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Association for many years and was involved in many state agricultural fairsthroughout ConnecticutOver the years she has faithfully reported the Middlesex Livestock Auctionprices each week to appear in the Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report Shewill be missed
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction -CT (not updated)
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
List your farm farmers market or farm stand on CTGrownMapcom by clickinghere
COVID-19 Farmers Market Guidance available here COVID-19 Pick-Your-Own Guidance available hereCOVID-19 Farm Store amp Store Guidance available here COVID-19 Considerations for Animal Activities at Fairs Shows and OtherEvents available here
Has your agribusiness or farm adopted new ways of doing business to continueserving Connecticut residents through COVID-19 We want to highlight thosewho have modified their operations to protect their workforce and consumersgive back to their community and continue pushing forward in a COVID-19worldSend photosstories to rebeccaeddyctgov We look forward to sharing yourstory
CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWSSmall Business Spotlight Modern Milkman connecting communities to farmsWTNH 715Middletown Farmers Market aims to combat food insecurity during pandemicMiddletown Press 715Bicyclists urged to ride for a cause to CT farms or just take the car CT Post715Water company buys farmland to protect Shenipsit Reservoir Journal Inquirer716Local dairy farmers say uncertainty looms over Covid-19 economy The Day717Local dairy farmers say assistance program a boon Norwich Bulletin 717
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
HONEY amp MAPLE SYRUP PROPOSED REGULATIONIn accordance with the provisions of Section 4-168(a) of the ConnecticutGeneral Statutes the Connecticut Department of Agriculture hereby givesnotice that it proposes to adopt a regulation concerning the production and saleof Honey and Maple Syrup To review the proposed regulation click hereAll interested parties who wish to submit comments data views or argumentsmay do so in writing through the closing date of August 30 2020 Click here fordetails on how to submit a comment
HOW THREATENED IS NEW ENGLANDS FARMLAND - AND WHAT ARETHE STATES DOING TO PROTECT IT
A new study from American Farmland Trust ndash ldquoFarms Under Threat The Stateof the Statesrdquo ndash provides groundbreaking new data that answer thesequestions Join them for an upcoming webinar to dig into the findings for MaineNew Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode IslandAlong with hearing from special guests from state agriculture departmentstheyrsquoll be looking at the spatial and policy scorecard findings and talking
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
through tools available through this report to help planners land trusts farmand conservation organizations policymakers and advocates strengthen andexpand farmland retention and protection efforts The webinars are free andopen to anyone with an interest in learning moreFocus on Connecticut on Monday July 20 at 1 pmTo register visit this link and click the state(s)httpsfarmlandorgfarms-under-threat-state-based-webinarsFor more information on the new report please see Farms Under Threat TheState of the States
LIVE VIRTUAL DAIRY FARM TOUR FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
Connecticut Milk Promotion Board in collaboration with New England Dairyinvites you to a live virtual farm tour at Freundrsquos Farm in East CanaanConnecticut on Wednesday July 22 at 600 pm for a live video tour and chatwith dairy farmer Amanda FreundUsing video chat technology yoursquoll get a behind-the-scenes look at life on adairy farm Learn firsthand how dairy farmers care for their cows the land andenvironment and their communities by producing a safe and nutritious productParticipants will have the opportunity to send questions to be answered live bythe dairy farmer and dairy experts during the tourFor details or to register click here
MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION OWNER PASSES
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture extends sincere condolences to thefamily of Kathleen Jane (Noelle Todeshini) Scirpo who passed away suddenlyin her home on Sunday July 12 Kathy owned and operated the MiddlesexLivestock auction for over 60 years She was co-founder of the ConnecticutDraft Horse Association and beef superintendent for the Durham Fair
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Association for many years and was involved in many state agricultural fairsthroughout ConnecticutOver the years she has faithfully reported the Middlesex Livestock Auctionprices each week to appear in the Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report Shewill be missed
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction -CT (not updated)
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
HONEY amp MAPLE SYRUP PROPOSED REGULATIONIn accordance with the provisions of Section 4-168(a) of the ConnecticutGeneral Statutes the Connecticut Department of Agriculture hereby givesnotice that it proposes to adopt a regulation concerning the production and saleof Honey and Maple Syrup To review the proposed regulation click hereAll interested parties who wish to submit comments data views or argumentsmay do so in writing through the closing date of August 30 2020 Click here fordetails on how to submit a comment
HOW THREATENED IS NEW ENGLANDS FARMLAND - AND WHAT ARETHE STATES DOING TO PROTECT IT
A new study from American Farmland Trust ndash ldquoFarms Under Threat The Stateof the Statesrdquo ndash provides groundbreaking new data that answer thesequestions Join them for an upcoming webinar to dig into the findings for MaineNew Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode IslandAlong with hearing from special guests from state agriculture departmentstheyrsquoll be looking at the spatial and policy scorecard findings and talking
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
through tools available through this report to help planners land trusts farmand conservation organizations policymakers and advocates strengthen andexpand farmland retention and protection efforts The webinars are free andopen to anyone with an interest in learning moreFocus on Connecticut on Monday July 20 at 1 pmTo register visit this link and click the state(s)httpsfarmlandorgfarms-under-threat-state-based-webinarsFor more information on the new report please see Farms Under Threat TheState of the States
LIVE VIRTUAL DAIRY FARM TOUR FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
Connecticut Milk Promotion Board in collaboration with New England Dairyinvites you to a live virtual farm tour at Freundrsquos Farm in East CanaanConnecticut on Wednesday July 22 at 600 pm for a live video tour and chatwith dairy farmer Amanda FreundUsing video chat technology yoursquoll get a behind-the-scenes look at life on adairy farm Learn firsthand how dairy farmers care for their cows the land andenvironment and their communities by producing a safe and nutritious productParticipants will have the opportunity to send questions to be answered live bythe dairy farmer and dairy experts during the tourFor details or to register click here
MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION OWNER PASSES
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture extends sincere condolences to thefamily of Kathleen Jane (Noelle Todeshini) Scirpo who passed away suddenlyin her home on Sunday July 12 Kathy owned and operated the MiddlesexLivestock auction for over 60 years She was co-founder of the ConnecticutDraft Horse Association and beef superintendent for the Durham Fair
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Association for many years and was involved in many state agricultural fairsthroughout ConnecticutOver the years she has faithfully reported the Middlesex Livestock Auctionprices each week to appear in the Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report Shewill be missed
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction -CT (not updated)
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
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through tools available through this report to help planners land trusts farmand conservation organizations policymakers and advocates strengthen andexpand farmland retention and protection efforts The webinars are free andopen to anyone with an interest in learning moreFocus on Connecticut on Monday July 20 at 1 pmTo register visit this link and click the state(s)httpsfarmlandorgfarms-under-threat-state-based-webinarsFor more information on the new report please see Farms Under Threat TheState of the States
LIVE VIRTUAL DAIRY FARM TOUR FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
Connecticut Milk Promotion Board in collaboration with New England Dairyinvites you to a live virtual farm tour at Freundrsquos Farm in East CanaanConnecticut on Wednesday July 22 at 600 pm for a live video tour and chatwith dairy farmer Amanda FreundUsing video chat technology yoursquoll get a behind-the-scenes look at life on adairy farm Learn firsthand how dairy farmers care for their cows the land andenvironment and their communities by producing a safe and nutritious productParticipants will have the opportunity to send questions to be answered live bythe dairy farmer and dairy experts during the tourFor details or to register click here
MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION OWNER PASSES
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture extends sincere condolences to thefamily of Kathleen Jane (Noelle Todeshini) Scirpo who passed away suddenlyin her home on Sunday July 12 Kathy owned and operated the MiddlesexLivestock auction for over 60 years She was co-founder of the ConnecticutDraft Horse Association and beef superintendent for the Durham Fair
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Association for many years and was involved in many state agricultural fairsthroughout ConnecticutOver the years she has faithfully reported the Middlesex Livestock Auctionprices each week to appear in the Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report Shewill be missed
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction -CT (not updated)
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New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
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2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
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Association for many years and was involved in many state agricultural fairsthroughout ConnecticutOver the years she has faithfully reported the Middlesex Livestock Auctionprices each week to appear in the Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report Shewill be missed
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction -CT (not updated)
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
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