| Latest News |
| 7/18/2019 |
| ANIMAL HEAT ADVISORY |
| | Pet and Livestock Owners Urged to Take Precautions During Hot, Humid Weather |
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| 7/17/2019 |
| CONNECTICUT HOSTS NATIONAL DAIRY REGULATORY CONFERENCE |
| | The Connecticut Department of Agriculture proudly hosted this year’s annual meeting of the National Association of Dairy Regulatory Officials (NADRO). |
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| 7/10/2019 |
| DOAG INSPECTION PROGRAM AIMS TO ENHANCE PRODUCE GROWERS ON-FARM FOOD SAFETY ACTIVITIES |
| | With summer in full swing, consumers are busy visiting local farm stands and farmers markets in search of locally grown produce from the state’s hard-working farmers. |
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| 7/3/2019 |
| LOCAL CONNECTICUT MEATS TASTE GREAT ON THE GRILL |
| | The summer months are great for grilling. Make your next barbeque a success by serving local Connecticut meats. |
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| 7/2/2019 |
| RED, WHITE & BLUEBERRIES |
| | Celebrate our Nation’s Independence with Connecticut Grown Food |
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| 6/27/2019 |
| GET YOUR CONNECTICUT GROWN CHERRIES |
| | Limited availability, big demand from local consumers |
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| 6/26/2019 |
| CONNECTICUT GROWN SHELLFISH |
| | Connecticut residents are well aware of our farms, but generally don’t think about our thriving industry that farms under the water. |
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| 6/19/2019 |
| CONNECTICUT FARMERS’ MARKETS ARE OPEN FOR THE SEASON |
| | Farmers’ markets are regular, community-based events that celebrate local food, farm products, and agriculture while supporting local jobs and the local economy. |
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| 6/12/2019 |
| CONNECTICUT GROWN STRAWBERRIES RIPE FOR THE PICKING |
| | Fresh from the field, Connecticut Grown strawberries are now ripening and ready to eat. Strawberries are the first fruit available in Connecticut and signal the arrival of summer for many residents who look forward to visiting one of the state’s pick-your-own farms. |
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| 6/12/2019 |
| 2019 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP |
| | With the adjournment of the 2019 legislative session, the following is a roundup of proposals that the department worked on to support and enhance agriculture in our state. There were many proposals that were debated and passed into law, these are a few that the department engaged in over the course of the session. |
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| 6/5/2019 |
| CELEBRATE JUNE DAIRY MONTH |
| | June is National Dairy Month—a celebration of the delicious and nutritious dairy foods produced by dairy farm families throughout Connecticut. |
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| 5/29/2019 |
| PARTNERSHIPS ENABLE PRESERVATION OF BRISTOL’S FARM IN CANTON |
| | The Connecticut Department of Agriculture partnered with multiple entities to ensure the 27-acre Bristol’s Farm in Canton, CT remains in agricultural use in perpetuity. |
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