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28
Sep

BCS Tractor Training and Compost Tea Making Field Day Oct 10 Sprague CT

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BCS Tractor Training and Compost Tea Making Field Day Oct 10 Sprague CT

BCS TRACTOR TRAINING & COMPOST TEA MAKING FIELD DAY
Mark your calendars! On October 10, CT RC&D and partners will be hosting an informative field day at Veteran-owned and operated Artza Mendi Farm, covering BCS Tractor Training & Compost Tea Making on the Farm.

The first portion of the day will include a training on how to safely operate a BCS tractor and attachments, followed by networking & refreshments. The second half will include an overview on making compost tea and its importance. Come for either portion or stay for both. Free to attend; all are welcome! Registration required: visit www.bit.ly/BCSCompostTraining to register.

Funding for this project was paid for by the Climate Smart Farming: Agriculture and Forestry Grant. Funding awarded and administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

28
Sep

Connecticut Grown for Kids 2025 Grants available- applications due in October and November 2024

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Connecticut Grown for Kids 2025 Grants available- applications due in October and November 2024

CT GROWN 4 CT KIDS APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 25 AND NOVEMBER 8
The Fiscal Year 2025 Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids (CTG4CTK) Grant program guidance is now available and full grant applications for Track 4 will open on September 20 with applications due on October 25, 2024. Applications for full grants in Tracks 1 and 2 will also open on September 20 with a deadline of November 8, 2024. All grants will open and close at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on their respective dates.

CT DoAg has more than $800,000 available this fiscal year to award with approximately $100,000 earmarked for microgrant applications in all tracks. The remainder will be available towards full grant applications (18 or 24-month projects) in Tracks 1, 2, and 4.

Track 1: Farm to School (K-12) Local Procurement Assistance Grant
Track 2: Farm to School (K-12) Experiential Learning Grant
Track 3: Producer Capacity Building Grant *microgrant only award
Track 4: Farm to Early Childcare and Education (ECE) Grant

Eligible applicants include Connecticut local and regional boards of education, regional education centers, cooperative arrangements, childcare centers, group childcare homes and family childcare homes, or any organization or entity administering or assisting in the development of a farm to school program. Entities who received CTG4CTK funds for the two prior grant periods are not eligible to apply this fiscal year. A one-round/year break in funding is required.

For interested parties, a webinar was held on Monday, August 26, 2024, and the recording is now posted online. For more information on the webinar, guidance, application portal, and additional information required to apply, please visit the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program page.  CT DoAg will host regular office hours following the webinar and grant coaching by track will also be available. Available times will be announced during the webinar and posted on the website. To learn more, visit the webpage or contact Hannah Carty at Hannah.Carty@ct.gov or 860-471-1620.

20
Jul

Aug 14: UConn Extension Pasture Based Systems for Sustainable Livestock Production Field Workshop

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Aug 14: UConn Extension Pasture Based Systems for Sustainable Livestock Production Field Workshop

Tri-State SARE Project 2024 Connecticut Field Workshop

 

Wednesday, AUGUST 14th
9:30 – 11:30 Am
Join us for a tour of this pastured pork and
poultry farm. Learn firsthand from owners
Kirsten and Chris about the economic analysis
and decision-making processes they employ.
Hear about the strategies they implement that
are crucial for the long-term success of their
business.

Muddy Roots Farm

175 Northford Rd

Wallingford, CT 06492

For more information, contact Rachel Bespuda, Project Director at rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu

To register, visit:
https://forms.office.com/r/6Cjn6LX4vX

20
Jul

Made in Connecticut Expo Seeks Farm Vendors for August 10-11

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Made in Connecticut Expo Seeks Farm Vendors for August 10-11

MADE IN CONNECTICUT EXPO SEEKS FARM VENDORS
The 2024 Made in Connecticut Expo bringing you twice as many vendors from last year with over 300 amazing small businesses all from right here in Connecticut,  in every category and industry imaginable. All businesses are divided into its representative county at the event including food companies, farms, drink companies, handcrafted products, manufacturers, apparel and fashion designers, artists and artisans, farm producers, local authors doing book signings, health and beauty product companies, pet companies, top local gourmet food trucks, furniture makers, upcyclers and so much more!Made in Connecticut Expo has partnered up with Connecticut Food Truck Festivals to bring you a one of a kind Food Truck event combined with samplings of local breweries and wineries from around the state as well. We will also have a full bar at this year’s event offering Wine, beer, and frozen drinks for your enjoyment. This is the Largest Expo dedicated to Connecticut Entrepreneurship in State History! Please come and support local businesses and new entrepreneurs large and small producing goods, creating jobs and supporting the local economy right here in our home, The Great State of Connecticut!!! LOCATION Berlin Fairgrounds, 06037

We are offering all Farms in the State a special 50% discount to attend this years event. Regular price $195 for the weekend, now only $92!!! August 10th & 11th 9-5.

You can apply online by visiting ctspecialtyevents.com.

20
Jul

Solid Ground, a Program of UConn Extension, offers Land Evaluation and Farmland Access, Vernon CT

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Solid Ground, a Program of UConn Extension, offers Land Evaluation and Farmland Access, Vernon CT

Date: Sunday, September 8th
Time:  10am-2pm
Location: Gunther Farm, 24 Hyde Ave. Vernon, CT

Date: Sunday, September 15th
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Off Center Farm, 48 Center Rd. Woodbridge, CT and Beets and Blooms Farm, 6 Oakum Dock Rd, Cobalt, CT

Description of Skill Share: For folks that are still looking for land, whether to lease or purchase. Learn how to evaluate potential properties for agricultural use. Explore three different properties with Solid Ground soil, conservation, and land use consultant Kip Kolesinskas. We will evaluate the major soil properties to consider for different types of agriculture, evaluate the location and condition of existing infrastructure, including potential water sources, impact of wetlands, neighbors and wildlife, land restoration, topography, and local microclimates. Learn how to use the Web Soil Survey and other Connecticut and municipal maps as tools in the process, and where to find information on a property’s history, town zoning ag restrictions, setbacks, and more.

Sign up here: s.uconn.edu/landeval&access

 

20
Jul

Solid Ground, A Program of UConn Extension Offers Hemp for Fiber Production Griswold, CT

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Solid Ground, A Program of UConn Extension Offers Hemp for Fiber Production Griswold, CT

Hemp for Fiber Production

3 Meet Ups at Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Griswold Research Center
190 Sheldon Road, Griswold, CT, 06351

Date: Saturday August 31
Time: 10am-12pm

Date: Saturday, September 30
Time: 10am-12pm

Description of Skill Share: Go through a season of growing hemp with this skill share as you meet up multiple times during the growing season to observe and discuss the processes of seeding, harvesting, and processing hemp for fiber production. If you are looking to add this into your growing operation as a product, or if you already grow it, but haven’t grown it with hemp fiber mind, this is the skill share for you.

Sign up here: s.uconn.edu/hemp4fiber

20
Jul

Aug 23: Solid Ground, a Program of UConn Extension Offers Poultry Processing Skills Share Vernon, CT

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Aug 23: Solid Ground, a Program of UConn Extension Offers Poultry Processing Skills Share Vernon, CT

UPCOMING SKILL SHARES
Poultry Processing Skill ShareDate: Friday, August 23rd
Time:11am-1pm
Location: Tolland Ag Center, 24 Hyde Ave. Vernon, CT

Description of Skill Share: Join a group of farmers as we visit two farm operations that are processing poultry in-house for their customer base, and a session with UConn Extension’s Food Safety Educator to understand what is entailed in processing poultry on your farm. We will cover regulations, infrastructure and equipment needed, different processing systems, and address common questions like “when does it become worth it to process on farm rather then send it to a facility?”
Please Note: This skill share is catering toward those who want to poultry processing as a business enterprise. If you aren’t seriously interested in poultry processing as a business enterprise, please do not sign up.

Sign up here: s.uconn.edu/poultryprocessing

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