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03
Mar

Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) Ignite Grants due March 14, 2024

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Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) Ignite Grants due March 14, 2024

The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is excited to announce the next round of our Ignite Grant Program, which will open February 1, 2024! The deadline to apply is March 14, 2024. The application will also be offered in Spanish.

Formerly known as the Equity Match Grant, Ignite is designed to help women-owned businesses grow. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 to women-owned businesses in the state of Connecticut who have been in business for 2 or more years and have revenues between $25K and $2 million.  Since the start of the program, we have distributed 276 grants of over $2.5 million to women-owned businesses in Connecticut.

For additional information and more details on the program, please visit our website.

Businesses must:

  • be at least 51% woman-owned
  • have been established for at least two years
  • have a record of annual sales/revenue in the last 12 months greater than $25,000 and less than $2,000,000
  • be headquartered in CT, registered in the state of CT, and owned by a CT resident
  • be owned by a woman at least 18 years old
  • be in good standing with the CT Department of Revenue Services (DRS)
  • have an established business checking account
  • utilize a formal, digital bookkeeping/financial system (e.g., QuickBooks)
  • be a for-profit business
  • Have invested at least $2,500 into the business in the last 12 months (unless business is located in a distressed municipality)
Information Sessions:
  • Wednesday, February 7, 11am-12pm
  • Monday, February 12, 5:30-6:30pm
  • Wednesday, February 21, 5-6pm
  • Thursday, February 29, 1-2pm
  • Wednesday, March 6, 10-11am
For more information on the application process, or to register for an upcoming information session, click here.
03
Mar

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Applications due April 10

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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Applications due April 10

Resilient Food Systems Grant opportunity- applications due April 10.
Awards from $100,000 to $250,000
Match Requirement: 50%, or 25% for qualifying applicants
Projects must benefit more than one producer or organization.
Please go to : https://portal.ct.gov/…/Resilient-Food…/Eligibility for more information including a list of eligible applicants and the complete grant guidance document. Deadline to apply is April 10, 2024. For any questions reach out to Cyrena.Thibodeau@ct.gov or 860-895-3094.
03
Mar

2024 CT Farm Manager Annual Meetup March 11, New Haven

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2024 CT Farm Manager Annual Meetup March 11, New Haven

 

 

2024 FARMERS MARKET MANAGER ANNUAL MEET UP

Join the Connecticut Department of Agriculture for the annual CT Farmers Market Manager Meet Up on March 11, 2024, at Jones Auditorium in New Haven. This event is required for all Certified CT-grown market managers and is highly recommended for all CT farmers market managers.

There will be discussions on the upcoming 2024 market season, effective market marketing strategies, licensing procedures, a recap of the 2023 launch of eS/FMNP and new items for S/FMNP for 2024, and invaluable networking opportunities with peers. Don’t miss out on this essential gathering to enhance your market management skills and community connections. View the full agenda and secure your spot by completing registration by Thursday, March 7.

If you have questions about the meeting please contact Erin.Windham@ct.gov or Allison.Hughes@ct.gov.

View Agenda here.
Register here.

 

06
Feb

Steep Rock Association Virtual Speaker 2024 Series Feb 22: Land Conservation 101: The Why and How of Preserving your Property

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Steep Rock Association Virtual Speaker 2024 Series Feb 22: Land Conservation 101: The Why and How of Preserving your Property

STEEP ROCK ASSOCIATION: VIRTUAL 2024 SPEAKER SERIES

Land Conservation 101: The Why and How of Preserving Your Property

Speakers: Rory Larson, Director of Conservation, Steep Rock Association
When: Thursday, February 22, 2024, 6pm
Where: Zoom. This event is free and open to the public. Registration required.

Dive into the benefits of conserving your land in this engaging seminar. Are you considering the future of your land and its legacy? Are you a first-time conservation easement landowner? Are you interested in land conservation strategies and the benefits to landowners? Join Rory Larson, Steep Rock’s Director of Conservation, and Connie Manes, Director of the Litchfield Hills Greenprint Collaborative, for an enlightening presentation on the benefits of land protection, processes of transactions, responsibilities of land trusts, and how local landowner efforts can contribute to conservation across town and state boundaries.

Learn more, or register here.

29
Jan

Solid Ground Farm Managers Summit Feb 13, 2024 in Hartford

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FARM MANAGERS SUMMIT TUESDAY, FEB 13
Are you a farmer owner or manager ready to hire your first employees or do you already have a farm crew and feel that your employee management knowledge and skills need help…then this Farm Managers Summit is for you!
Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: The Chrysalis Center, 255 Homestead Avenue, Hartford, CT
Cost: $40 Add-on an additional team member’s registration during checkout for a discounted rate of $25.00.
Come to learn about Farm Financials regarding both payroll obligations and strategies for hiring employees based on your cash flow. You will also learn tools to improve your employee management like job descriptions, pre-season training, employee handbooks and performance reviews as well as skills for building a strong farm team and retention! Farm owners and managers should consider bringing another crew leader or senior staff with them as both tracks will be packed with helpful information that you will not want to miss out on! Add-on an additional team member’s registration during checkout for a discounted rate of $25.00.
The day includes:
Farm Financials and Labor Management tracks
Panel Discussion with CT Farmers managing staff
Keynote speaker Emily Landek from Riverland Farm
Please email to nancy.barrett@uconn.com with any questions.
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22
Dec

UConn Extension Solid Ground “The Business of Farming” Course Starts Jan. 19-March 1, 2024

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UConn Extension Solid Ground “The Business of Farming” Course Starts Jan. 19-March 1, 2024

UCONN EXTENSION’S SOLID GROUND PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR “THE BUSINESS OF FARMING” 

This course will accommodate 15-18 participants for a 7-week learning opportunity that includes both virtual and in-person meetings (details below). It is designed to develop and strengthen the business and technical skills for beginning farmers with 0 – 3 years of experience. Historically underserved beginning farmers are encouraged to apply.

Participate in a learning experience with farmer peers and develop new networks along the way. You are welcomed to a safe space and environment to foster informal interactions, knowledge, comradery and relationship building. As we enter the winter months in agriculture, this is an important time to acquire some of the fundamental skills in farm business management, such as completing your business plan, creating farm business record-keeping, tax filing, and grant writing.

Please only apply if you can commit to attending all seven training sessions (both virtual and in-person) that take place on Fridays from January 19 – March 1.

Apply to join at: s.uconn.edu/businessoffarming

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JANUARY 9, 2024!

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