{CT Grown } The CT Grown Program was developed in 1986, when the now-familiar green and blue logo was created to identify agricultural products grown in the state. Over the past two decades, the CT Grown Program has blossomed into a multifaceted campaign that promotes these products through a diverse array of avenues in local, regional, national and international markets.

 

 

Highlights of the program include the following:

 

CT Grown Logo
Producers of CT Grown products are encourage to use this logo on marketing and packaging materials. Download the logo:  JPG File (109 KB, .jpg)   EPS file (696 KB, .eps)

Price cards are available in small (5" by 7") or large (7" by 11"). Both {CT Grown Point of Purchase poster} sizes come in pads of 50. Posters are available singly and measure 13.5" by 11". (see below) POP materials are available free of charge to businesses selling CT Grown products. To order, please fill out and fax/mail in the POP request form.

{CT Grown Point of Purchase price card}

 

Beautiful full-color posters depicting a CT Grown breakfast or dinner table measure approximately 20" by 15". Limited quantities are available free of charge to businesses selling CT Grown products.

 

To order, call 860-713-2503.

 

{CT Grown Poster }	Connecticut Grown Poster "Have Breakfast with Your Neighbors"
Connecticut Grown Poster "Invite Your Neighbors Over for Dinner"	{CT Grown Poster }

 

 

CT Grown Crop Availability Calendar ~ This popular calendar identifies the seasonal availability of CT Grown fruits and vegetables in a multi-colored, easy-to-read chart. Available for downloading.

{CT Grown Seasonality Poster}  Download CT Grown Crop Availability Calendar

 

Commodity Brochures ~ An excellent (and free) way to promote your farm and farm products. To be listed in one (or more) of 13 commodity brochures the Department offers contact Jaime Lizee Smith at jaime.smith@ct.gov or 860-713-2559.

 

Grant Opportunities ~ For a complete list of grant opportunities offered through the Department of Agriculture, please visit our Programs & Services page.

 

Agriculture Directional Signage ~ The Agriculture Directional Signage {CT Grown Road 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; currently you can find over 175 signs throughout Connecticut.  For more information view the Signage Program Brochure (.pdf, 2pgs) or contact Rick Macsuga at Richard.macsuga@ct.gov or 860-713-2544.

 

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 860-713-2588.

 

{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. 83 schools/school systems, 44 producers, and eight wholesale houses take part in the program. 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.

 

Farm-to-Chef ~ This free program helps connect local culinary {Farm to Chef logo} professionals with producers, and distributors of CT Grown products. Informational newsletters, workshops, networking, promotions, and more are provided to members as part of the program. Website listing s help the public locate restaurants and other dining facilities that serve local CT Grown foods. Contact Linda Piotrowicz at Linda.piotrowicz@ct.gov or 860-713-2558.

 

{Connecticut Farm Link Program logo} Farm Link ~ This program was developed in response to the demand for farmland by new farmers. It 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 contact Jane Slupecki at 860-713-2588 or Jane.Slupecki@ct.gov

 

Media relations ~ Information about CT Grown products, producers, and events is disseminated regularly to the media through news releases and other forms of outreach. To join the distribution list, contact Linda Piotrowicz at Linda.Piotrowicz@ct.gov or 860-713-2558.

 

{The Colonel} CT Grown Mascots ~ Eleven 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 contact Jane Slupecki at 860-713-2588 or Jane.Slupecki@ct.gov

 

 

 

 

CT Apple Marketing Board ~ In August 1986, after a vote by Connecticut apples 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 moor information.

 

CT Seafood Council ~An organization that represents the state's commercial seafood harvesters and farmers of fish and shellfish that work to promote the seafood industry in Connecticut to Connecticut residents. For more information contact Barbara Gordon at 860-521-0177. For information about Council meetings, you can visit our Boards, Councils and Commissions Page.

 

CT Farm Wine Development Council ~ An association that promotes all CT farm wineries and vineyards in CT and the sale of locally produced CT farm wines. For information about Council meetings, you can visit our Boards, Councils and Commissions Page.

 

CT Food Policy Council ~ A Council that works to promote the development of a food policy for the State of Connecticut and the coordination of state agencies that affect food security. You can visit their website at www.foodpc.state.ct.us for more information.  For information about Council meetings, you can visit our Boards, Councils and Commissions Page.