These programs include the following:

CT Grown Crop Availability Calendar ~ The seasonal availability of CT Grown fruits and vegetables in a multi-colored, easy to read chart.  Available for downloading on this site.

{CT Grown Seasonality Poster}

Agriculture Directional Signage ~ The Agriculture Directional Signage program is designed to direct tourists and regional consumers off state roadways to local roads where farm operations are established.  The state approved signs are paid for by the farmers.  For more information contact Rick Macsuga at Richard.macsuga@ct.gov or 860-713-2554.

 

{CT Grown Road Signage }

Farmers’ Markets ~ A constantly expanding program which enables consumers to purchase fresh produce directly from the farmer.  For more information on establishing a market in your area or participating in a market, contact Rick Macsuga at Richard.macsuga@ct.gov or 860-713-2544.

{Farm to School logo} Farm-to-School ~ A statewide program designed to use CT Grown fresh fruits and vegetables in your schools’ cafeteria meals and snacks.  For more information about the program and how you can participate, visit the Farm-to-School webpage (under Programs & Services) on the Department of Ag website or contact Jane Slupecki at jane.slupecki@ct.gov or 860-713-2588.

 

Joint Venture Program ~ Money is available to commodity groups with matching funds to promote Connecticut agricultural products through the use of the CT Grown logo.  The first Joint Venture grants were available in fiscal year 1986-87 (CGS 22-38a; Regulations of State Agencies 22-38a-1 though 22-38a-4).  For an application and more information, please contact Rick Macsuga at Richard.macsuga@ct.gov or 860-713-2544.

 

Commodity Brochures ~ An excellent (and free) way to promote your farm and farm products.  To be listed in one of the many commodity brochures the Department offers contact Jaime Lizee Smith at jaime.smith@ct.gov or 860-713-2559.

 

Farm-to-Chef ~ This program helps connect Connecticut chefs and food service professionals with growers, producers, and distributors of CT Grown products.  For more information about the program and how to participate visit the Farm-to-Chef webpage (under Programs & Services) on the Department’s website or contact Linda Piotrowicz at Linda.piotrowicz@ct.gov or 860-713-2558.

{Connecticut Farm Link Program logo}

 

FarmLink ~ This program has been designed to act as a clearinghouse for the transition between generations of farmers with the goal of keeping farmland in production.  For more information about this program visit www.farmlink.uconn.edu or call Jane Slupecki at jane.slupecki@ct.gov or 860-713-2588.

Media relations ~ Press releases on Connecticut agriculture and related events are sent to Connecticut media outlets on a regular basis.  To be added to the distribution list, contact Linda Piotrowicz at Linda.piotrowicz@ct.gov or 860-713-2558.

 

{The Colonel}    CT Grown Mascots ~ Seven costumes have been purchased to encourage children and adults alike to eat and purchase fresh CT Grown fruits and veggies.  To reserve a costume(s) for your event call Jane Slupecki at jane.slupecki@ct.gov 860-713-2588.

 

Agricultural commodity promotions ~ These promotions primarily take place in conjunction with commodity associations.  To find out how to work with the Department to promote your commodity contact us at 860-713-2503. 

CT Apple Marketing Board ~ In August 1986, after a vote by Connecticut apple growers in favor of a marketing order, the Commissioner approved the enactment of the Connecticut Apple Marketing Order (CGS Sec. 22-54o through 22-54t).  Among the order's goals are to help increase the demand for apples, promote efficient and equitable marketing of apples, and develop new and larger markets for apples produced in the state.  You can visit their website at www.ctapples.com for more information. 

CT Seafood Council ~ An organization that represents the state’s commercial seafood harvesters and farmers of fish and shellfish work to promote the seafood industry in Connecticut to Connecticut residents.  For more information contact Barbara Gordon at (860) 521-0177.

CT Wine Trail/CT Vineyard and Winery Association ~ You are invited to discover some of Connecticut’s agricultural bounty: its beautiful vineyards and fine wines.  Follow the blue signs throughout the countryside to fifteen vineyards along the Connecticut Wine Trail.  For more information about the Wine Trail go to www.ctwine.com.