Farmland Grants Allocated to Recipients Across the 66th District

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) announced that it has allocated $1.475 million in state funding to farmers and non-profits involved in production agriculture to invest in long-term climate resiliency projects. According to the department, these actions will decrease vulnerability to extreme weather events through regenerative agricultural practices. Funding came from the Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency and Preparedness Grant Program.

Recipients in the 66^th District:

• Hungry Reaper Farm: $100,000 for Water Management, Forest Management, Capital Improvements and Purchases. (Morris)
• Lakeside Farm: $50,000 for Soil Health and Organic Matter Biodiversity, Water Management, Capital Improvements and Purchases. (Morris)
• Micro Alliance: $50,000 for Soil Health and Organic Matter Biodiversity, Water Management, Forest Management, Capital Improvements and Purchases. (Woodbury)
• The Farm/Div. of Woodbury Sugar Shed: $75,000 for Soil Health and Organic Matter Biodiversity, Water Management, Capital Improvements and Purchases. (Woodbury)

You can read more about the initiative by clicking here.

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