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In This Issue
June 5 2020 Vol C No 19
Shellfish Project Phase 2
COVID-19 Resources
Farmers Lend Assistance
Connecticut Grown Map
June Dairy Month
Ag Market Pricing
Advertisements
June is National Dairy Month - agreat way to start the summer withnutrient-rich dairy foods Fromcalcium to potassium dairy productslike milk contain nine essentialnutrients
Project Expands Support for CTs ShellfishIndustry During COVID-19 Pandemic
Connecticut shellfish farmers who endured severe sales losses due to theCOVID-19 pandemic are being offered the chance to earn income by workingon a unique project to rehabilitate the statersquos natural shellfish bedsThe project developed by Connecticut Sea Grant and the ConnecticutDepartment of Agriculture will employ shellfish farmers with vessels normallyused to harvest oysters to instead raise and relocate oyster shell buried in siltand other materials off the bottom of the beds The exposed oyster shell wouldthen provide the preferred habitat for oyster larvae The shellfish farmers wouldbe compensated for a portion of their hours workedThe project is the second phase of a three-part initiative to support shellfishfarmers hurt by sales losses to restaurants and other key customers At thesame time farmers are being assisted the natural shellfish beds that are the
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main source of oyster seed for Connecticutrsquos commercial and recreational bedswill be restored to greater productivity The natural beds span about 7000acres offshore in areas mainly from West Haven to GreenwichldquoWe are pleased to have been able to secure new funds to support theaquaculture industry using innovative avenues to provide some short-termcash flow for work that will enhance the productivity of natural beds in thefuture with associated economic and ecological benefitsrdquo said Sylvan DeGuise director of Connecticut Sea GrantConnecticut Sea Grant and the state Department of Agriculture collaborativelyreceived $74999 in federal funds from the National Sea Grant Office to fundthe project which is being supplemented with $50474 worth of in-kindservices During the first phase of the project that began on May 6 shellfishfarmers have been working on different areas of the natural beds than arebeing targeted in the second phaseA third phase of the project which would begin pending approval of additionalfederal funding would compensate farmers for shellfish that have grown toolarge for consumer markets Those shellfish would then be planted on closedportions of state and town shellfish beds across the state to repopulate thoseareasldquoOver the past four weeks more than one dozen shellfish companies haveactively rehabilitated the statersquos public shellfish beds during phase one of thisproject planrdquo said state Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P Hurlburt ldquoTheimplementation of phase two within the next week will enable continuation ofthis critical work in shallower areas and provide producers with compensationthrough our collaboration with Connecticut Sea GrantldquoThese efforts are crucial to ensuring the future sustainability of the statersquosshellfish industry through enhanced management of Connecticutrsquos public seedbeds and facilitating availability of oyster seed to the entire industryrdquo HurlburtsaidThe Department of Agriculture will continue to document the enhancementachieved through the rehabilitation efforts using a combination of vesselmonitoring system data landings reporting and via the deployment of anunderwater video camera The camera footage would document bottomconditions of those areas that have been worked versus baseline conditions inareas of the beds that remain untouched Staff intend to document long-termrecovery of beds by assessing conditions and oyster recruitment levels onproject areas in subsequent seasons The information will be used to developbest management practices for the natural oyster seed beds to achievemaximum production of oyster seed there in the futureShellfish companies interested in participating in the program should submittheir request via email to David Carey director of the Department of AgricultureBureau of Aquaculture at DavidCareyctgov
COVID-19 Resources for Agricultural Producers
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Farmers Lend a Helping Hand
June is National Dairy Month and Connecticuts dairy farmers started it off onWednesday June 3 with 1550 gallons of milk sent from the Guidarsquos Dairy facility inNew Britain owned and operated by the dairy cooperative Dairy Farmers of Americato the Brooklyn Middle School where area non-profits and local service agenciespicked up and distributed their portion of the donated milkLocal dairy farmers partnered with the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group(TEEG) on this donation and distribution effort TEEG brought to the table theirpartners which include local school districts hospitals community kitchens andmore This donation event supplied a weekrsquos worth of milk to families in need in thegreater Windham County areaEfforts like the distribution happening Wednesday morning not only puts a nutritiousfood source in the hands of families in need it helps secure a market for dairyfarmersrsquo milk This donation event will supply a weekrsquos worth of milk to families inneed in the greater Windham County areaWhile the milk is ultimately free for those families in need there are still costsassociated with processing packaging and delivering the milk To cover those costsJon Hermonot of Fairholm Farm in Woodstock reached out to area businesses whodonated more than $7000 to cover costs Dairy Farmers of America contributed$1500 towards that total amount through their DFA Cares Foundation
COVID-19 CONSUMER RESOURCESConnecticut Grown Farm Map online interactive listing of open farm standsfarm stores and farmers markets to access Connecticut Grown produce dairymeat shellfish greenhouse and nursery stock
COVID-19 PRODUCER RESOURCESFind the latest guidance on best practices resources and updates related to
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
COVID-19 visit httpsportalctgovdoag-covid
List your farm farmers market or farm stand on CTGrownMapcom by clickinghere
Farm Stand Farm Store CSA Guidance available herePick-Your-Own Guidance available hereFarmers Market Guidance available hereFood Safety Guidance available here Updated Equine Phase 1 Reopen Guidance available hereNEW CDC Guidance on Agricultural Employers and Workers availablehereNEW Potential Resources for Seasonal Farmworker Housing availablehere
FREE Hand Sanitizer DistributionThe Connecticut Department of Agriculture through a donation by ExxonMobile to FEMA has obtained a bulk container of liquid (not gelled) handsanitizer for use by farmers at no cost No less than 1 gallon not to exceed 5 gallons can be taken in total by eachbusiness or organization You must bring your own containers Once signed up a reminder email whichshall include sanitizer labeling information will be provided Masks AND gloves are required at pick up Questions should be texted toJaime Smith at 860-573-1944 or emailed to JaimeSmithctgovDate Thursday 6112020 from 830 am - 345 pmLocation Hartford Regional Market101 Reserve Rd Hartford CT 06114Sign up httpswwwsignupgeniuscomgo9040A4BA5AC2CA0F58-hand1
FREE Mask DistributionThe Connecticut State Grange and Connecticut Farm Bureau Association havejoined forces to obtain and distribute free face coverings to agriculturalproducers in the state They have purchased 80 boxes containing 50 masks perbox These will be made available to any farm operation large or smallConnecticut State Grange Agricultural Direct J Allen Cameron says TheConnecticut State Grange has a rich history of supporting Connecticutagriculture We thank you and encourage you to be steadfast in your endeavorsensuring a continual flow of meats milk vegetables fruits seafood and plantsmake their way to markets throughout ConnecticutContact agriculturectstategrangeorg with your mailing address and phonenumber to receive 50 masks
AGRICULTURAL FAIR UPDATESVisit CTAgFairsorg for an up-to-date list of active and cancelled fairs for 2020This listing is being regularly modifiedUtilize the interactive map to find an active fair near you
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CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWSFederal food program not meeting needs state says CT Insider 530Farmers market returns Milford Mirror 62Local farmer helps New London food center with milk donation program amidshortage WTNH News 8 64Ellington Farmers Market Starts Season At High School Hartford Courant 64
June is National Dairy Month
Dairy is not only a nutritious food but itrsquos part of all the things we love to eatand is present during some of the most special moments in our lives Thinkabout some of your favorite milk moments throughout your life enjoying a plateof cookies with that perfect glass of milk your go-to morning smoothie an icecream outing with the family an amazing cheese platehellipthe list goes on andonThe Connecticut Milk Promotion Boards partner New England Dairy iscelebrating their 100th anniversary with a goal to share 100 milk moments onsocial mediaJoin the moo-vement by tagging ConnecticutDairy and NewEnglandDairyand using the hashtag 100MilkMoments
FARMERS MARKET GRANTS AVAILABLE
Farm Credit East recently announced that it will be providing small grants toNortheast farmersrsquo markets to support their promotion and development effortsInterested farmersrsquo markets must apply by June 8The grant funding is intended to assist these markets in their efforts to supportparticipating farmers complete market enhancements conduct marketingefforts andor host programs that support disadvantaged communities orimprove access to fresh local foodAny farmersrsquo market located within Farm Credit Eastrsquos territory is eligible toapply Grants will be offered up to $1000 Special consideration will be given tofirst-time applicants and markets supporting under-served communities withlimited access to fresh local food Grant applications must be received byMonday June 8 and applicants will be notified by June 15Visit FarmCreditEastcomFarmersMarket to learn more or to apply
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WEBINARS FOR USDAs CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
USDAs Farm Service Agency announces that Coronavirus Food AssistanceProgram (CFAP) webinars for all farmers and ranchers Ag producers can learnmore about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and how to submitadditional commodities for USDA consideration through the Notice of FundingAvailability (NOFA) processWebinar Dates amp Topicsbull June 9 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Specialty CropProducersbull June 11 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar for Dairy amp Non-SpecialtyCrop Producersbull June 16 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Non-Specialty Crop ampLivestock Producersbull June18 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar on FSA Programs in theTime of CoronavirusPlease visit the FSA webinar page as pre-registration links will soon beposted httpsbitly3dD1KK6Producers are also reminded of the CFAP Call Center available for producerswho would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP applicationprocess Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employeeready to offer assistanceFSA June Deadline Remindersbull June 22 - Last date to submit additional commodities for consideration intoCFAPbull June 30 - ARCPLC Signup Ends
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction - CT
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
main source of oyster seed for Connecticutrsquos commercial and recreational bedswill be restored to greater productivity The natural beds span about 7000acres offshore in areas mainly from West Haven to GreenwichldquoWe are pleased to have been able to secure new funds to support theaquaculture industry using innovative avenues to provide some short-termcash flow for work that will enhance the productivity of natural beds in thefuture with associated economic and ecological benefitsrdquo said Sylvan DeGuise director of Connecticut Sea GrantConnecticut Sea Grant and the state Department of Agriculture collaborativelyreceived $74999 in federal funds from the National Sea Grant Office to fundthe project which is being supplemented with $50474 worth of in-kindservices During the first phase of the project that began on May 6 shellfishfarmers have been working on different areas of the natural beds than arebeing targeted in the second phaseA third phase of the project which would begin pending approval of additionalfederal funding would compensate farmers for shellfish that have grown toolarge for consumer markets Those shellfish would then be planted on closedportions of state and town shellfish beds across the state to repopulate thoseareasldquoOver the past four weeks more than one dozen shellfish companies haveactively rehabilitated the statersquos public shellfish beds during phase one of thisproject planrdquo said state Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P Hurlburt ldquoTheimplementation of phase two within the next week will enable continuation ofthis critical work in shallower areas and provide producers with compensationthrough our collaboration with Connecticut Sea GrantldquoThese efforts are crucial to ensuring the future sustainability of the statersquosshellfish industry through enhanced management of Connecticutrsquos public seedbeds and facilitating availability of oyster seed to the entire industryrdquo HurlburtsaidThe Department of Agriculture will continue to document the enhancementachieved through the rehabilitation efforts using a combination of vesselmonitoring system data landings reporting and via the deployment of anunderwater video camera The camera footage would document bottomconditions of those areas that have been worked versus baseline conditions inareas of the beds that remain untouched Staff intend to document long-termrecovery of beds by assessing conditions and oyster recruitment levels onproject areas in subsequent seasons The information will be used to developbest management practices for the natural oyster seed beds to achievemaximum production of oyster seed there in the futureShellfish companies interested in participating in the program should submittheir request via email to David Carey director of the Department of AgricultureBureau of Aquaculture at DavidCareyctgov
COVID-19 Resources for Agricultural Producers
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Farmers Lend a Helping Hand
June is National Dairy Month and Connecticuts dairy farmers started it off onWednesday June 3 with 1550 gallons of milk sent from the Guidarsquos Dairy facility inNew Britain owned and operated by the dairy cooperative Dairy Farmers of Americato the Brooklyn Middle School where area non-profits and local service agenciespicked up and distributed their portion of the donated milkLocal dairy farmers partnered with the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group(TEEG) on this donation and distribution effort TEEG brought to the table theirpartners which include local school districts hospitals community kitchens andmore This donation event supplied a weekrsquos worth of milk to families in need in thegreater Windham County areaEfforts like the distribution happening Wednesday morning not only puts a nutritiousfood source in the hands of families in need it helps secure a market for dairyfarmersrsquo milk This donation event will supply a weekrsquos worth of milk to families inneed in the greater Windham County areaWhile the milk is ultimately free for those families in need there are still costsassociated with processing packaging and delivering the milk To cover those costsJon Hermonot of Fairholm Farm in Woodstock reached out to area businesses whodonated more than $7000 to cover costs Dairy Farmers of America contributed$1500 towards that total amount through their DFA Cares Foundation
COVID-19 CONSUMER RESOURCESConnecticut Grown Farm Map online interactive listing of open farm standsfarm stores and farmers markets to access Connecticut Grown produce dairymeat shellfish greenhouse and nursery stock
COVID-19 PRODUCER RESOURCESFind the latest guidance on best practices resources and updates related to
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
COVID-19 visit httpsportalctgovdoag-covid
List your farm farmers market or farm stand on CTGrownMapcom by clickinghere
Farm Stand Farm Store CSA Guidance available herePick-Your-Own Guidance available hereFarmers Market Guidance available hereFood Safety Guidance available here Updated Equine Phase 1 Reopen Guidance available hereNEW CDC Guidance on Agricultural Employers and Workers availablehereNEW Potential Resources for Seasonal Farmworker Housing availablehere
FREE Hand Sanitizer DistributionThe Connecticut Department of Agriculture through a donation by ExxonMobile to FEMA has obtained a bulk container of liquid (not gelled) handsanitizer for use by farmers at no cost No less than 1 gallon not to exceed 5 gallons can be taken in total by eachbusiness or organization You must bring your own containers Once signed up a reminder email whichshall include sanitizer labeling information will be provided Masks AND gloves are required at pick up Questions should be texted toJaime Smith at 860-573-1944 or emailed to JaimeSmithctgovDate Thursday 6112020 from 830 am - 345 pmLocation Hartford Regional Market101 Reserve Rd Hartford CT 06114Sign up httpswwwsignupgeniuscomgo9040A4BA5AC2CA0F58-hand1
FREE Mask DistributionThe Connecticut State Grange and Connecticut Farm Bureau Association havejoined forces to obtain and distribute free face coverings to agriculturalproducers in the state They have purchased 80 boxes containing 50 masks perbox These will be made available to any farm operation large or smallConnecticut State Grange Agricultural Direct J Allen Cameron says TheConnecticut State Grange has a rich history of supporting Connecticutagriculture We thank you and encourage you to be steadfast in your endeavorsensuring a continual flow of meats milk vegetables fruits seafood and plantsmake their way to markets throughout ConnecticutContact agriculturectstategrangeorg with your mailing address and phonenumber to receive 50 masks
AGRICULTURAL FAIR UPDATESVisit CTAgFairsorg for an up-to-date list of active and cancelled fairs for 2020This listing is being regularly modifiedUtilize the interactive map to find an active fair near you
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWSFederal food program not meeting needs state says CT Insider 530Farmers market returns Milford Mirror 62Local farmer helps New London food center with milk donation program amidshortage WTNH News 8 64Ellington Farmers Market Starts Season At High School Hartford Courant 64
June is National Dairy Month
Dairy is not only a nutritious food but itrsquos part of all the things we love to eatand is present during some of the most special moments in our lives Thinkabout some of your favorite milk moments throughout your life enjoying a plateof cookies with that perfect glass of milk your go-to morning smoothie an icecream outing with the family an amazing cheese platehellipthe list goes on andonThe Connecticut Milk Promotion Boards partner New England Dairy iscelebrating their 100th anniversary with a goal to share 100 milk moments onsocial mediaJoin the moo-vement by tagging ConnecticutDairy and NewEnglandDairyand using the hashtag 100MilkMoments
FARMERS MARKET GRANTS AVAILABLE
Farm Credit East recently announced that it will be providing small grants toNortheast farmersrsquo markets to support their promotion and development effortsInterested farmersrsquo markets must apply by June 8The grant funding is intended to assist these markets in their efforts to supportparticipating farmers complete market enhancements conduct marketingefforts andor host programs that support disadvantaged communities orimprove access to fresh local foodAny farmersrsquo market located within Farm Credit Eastrsquos territory is eligible toapply Grants will be offered up to $1000 Special consideration will be given tofirst-time applicants and markets supporting under-served communities withlimited access to fresh local food Grant applications must be received byMonday June 8 and applicants will be notified by June 15Visit FarmCreditEastcomFarmersMarket to learn more or to apply
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
WEBINARS FOR USDAs CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
USDAs Farm Service Agency announces that Coronavirus Food AssistanceProgram (CFAP) webinars for all farmers and ranchers Ag producers can learnmore about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and how to submitadditional commodities for USDA consideration through the Notice of FundingAvailability (NOFA) processWebinar Dates amp Topicsbull June 9 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Specialty CropProducersbull June 11 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar for Dairy amp Non-SpecialtyCrop Producersbull June 16 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Non-Specialty Crop ampLivestock Producersbull June18 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar on FSA Programs in theTime of CoronavirusPlease visit the FSA webinar page as pre-registration links will soon beposted httpsbitly3dD1KK6Producers are also reminded of the CFAP Call Center available for producerswho would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP applicationprocess Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employeeready to offer assistanceFSA June Deadline Remindersbull June 22 - Last date to submit additional commodities for consideration intoCFAPbull June 30 - ARCPLC Signup Ends
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction - CT
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Farmers Lend a Helping Hand
June is National Dairy Month and Connecticuts dairy farmers started it off onWednesday June 3 with 1550 gallons of milk sent from the Guidarsquos Dairy facility inNew Britain owned and operated by the dairy cooperative Dairy Farmers of Americato the Brooklyn Middle School where area non-profits and local service agenciespicked up and distributed their portion of the donated milkLocal dairy farmers partnered with the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group(TEEG) on this donation and distribution effort TEEG brought to the table theirpartners which include local school districts hospitals community kitchens andmore This donation event supplied a weekrsquos worth of milk to families in need in thegreater Windham County areaEfforts like the distribution happening Wednesday morning not only puts a nutritiousfood source in the hands of families in need it helps secure a market for dairyfarmersrsquo milk This donation event will supply a weekrsquos worth of milk to families inneed in the greater Windham County areaWhile the milk is ultimately free for those families in need there are still costsassociated with processing packaging and delivering the milk To cover those costsJon Hermonot of Fairholm Farm in Woodstock reached out to area businesses whodonated more than $7000 to cover costs Dairy Farmers of America contributed$1500 towards that total amount through their DFA Cares Foundation
COVID-19 CONSUMER RESOURCESConnecticut Grown Farm Map online interactive listing of open farm standsfarm stores and farmers markets to access Connecticut Grown produce dairymeat shellfish greenhouse and nursery stock
COVID-19 PRODUCER RESOURCESFind the latest guidance on best practices resources and updates related to
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
COVID-19 visit httpsportalctgovdoag-covid
List your farm farmers market or farm stand on CTGrownMapcom by clickinghere
Farm Stand Farm Store CSA Guidance available herePick-Your-Own Guidance available hereFarmers Market Guidance available hereFood Safety Guidance available here Updated Equine Phase 1 Reopen Guidance available hereNEW CDC Guidance on Agricultural Employers and Workers availablehereNEW Potential Resources for Seasonal Farmworker Housing availablehere
FREE Hand Sanitizer DistributionThe Connecticut Department of Agriculture through a donation by ExxonMobile to FEMA has obtained a bulk container of liquid (not gelled) handsanitizer for use by farmers at no cost No less than 1 gallon not to exceed 5 gallons can be taken in total by eachbusiness or organization You must bring your own containers Once signed up a reminder email whichshall include sanitizer labeling information will be provided Masks AND gloves are required at pick up Questions should be texted toJaime Smith at 860-573-1944 or emailed to JaimeSmithctgovDate Thursday 6112020 from 830 am - 345 pmLocation Hartford Regional Market101 Reserve Rd Hartford CT 06114Sign up httpswwwsignupgeniuscomgo9040A4BA5AC2CA0F58-hand1
FREE Mask DistributionThe Connecticut State Grange and Connecticut Farm Bureau Association havejoined forces to obtain and distribute free face coverings to agriculturalproducers in the state They have purchased 80 boxes containing 50 masks perbox These will be made available to any farm operation large or smallConnecticut State Grange Agricultural Direct J Allen Cameron says TheConnecticut State Grange has a rich history of supporting Connecticutagriculture We thank you and encourage you to be steadfast in your endeavorsensuring a continual flow of meats milk vegetables fruits seafood and plantsmake their way to markets throughout ConnecticutContact agriculturectstategrangeorg with your mailing address and phonenumber to receive 50 masks
AGRICULTURAL FAIR UPDATESVisit CTAgFairsorg for an up-to-date list of active and cancelled fairs for 2020This listing is being regularly modifiedUtilize the interactive map to find an active fair near you
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWSFederal food program not meeting needs state says CT Insider 530Farmers market returns Milford Mirror 62Local farmer helps New London food center with milk donation program amidshortage WTNH News 8 64Ellington Farmers Market Starts Season At High School Hartford Courant 64
June is National Dairy Month
Dairy is not only a nutritious food but itrsquos part of all the things we love to eatand is present during some of the most special moments in our lives Thinkabout some of your favorite milk moments throughout your life enjoying a plateof cookies with that perfect glass of milk your go-to morning smoothie an icecream outing with the family an amazing cheese platehellipthe list goes on andonThe Connecticut Milk Promotion Boards partner New England Dairy iscelebrating their 100th anniversary with a goal to share 100 milk moments onsocial mediaJoin the moo-vement by tagging ConnecticutDairy and NewEnglandDairyand using the hashtag 100MilkMoments
FARMERS MARKET GRANTS AVAILABLE
Farm Credit East recently announced that it will be providing small grants toNortheast farmersrsquo markets to support their promotion and development effortsInterested farmersrsquo markets must apply by June 8The grant funding is intended to assist these markets in their efforts to supportparticipating farmers complete market enhancements conduct marketingefforts andor host programs that support disadvantaged communities orimprove access to fresh local foodAny farmersrsquo market located within Farm Credit Eastrsquos territory is eligible toapply Grants will be offered up to $1000 Special consideration will be given tofirst-time applicants and markets supporting under-served communities withlimited access to fresh local food Grant applications must be received byMonday June 8 and applicants will be notified by June 15Visit FarmCreditEastcomFarmersMarket to learn more or to apply
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
WEBINARS FOR USDAs CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
USDAs Farm Service Agency announces that Coronavirus Food AssistanceProgram (CFAP) webinars for all farmers and ranchers Ag producers can learnmore about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and how to submitadditional commodities for USDA consideration through the Notice of FundingAvailability (NOFA) processWebinar Dates amp Topicsbull June 9 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Specialty CropProducersbull June 11 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar for Dairy amp Non-SpecialtyCrop Producersbull June 16 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Non-Specialty Crop ampLivestock Producersbull June18 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar on FSA Programs in theTime of CoronavirusPlease visit the FSA webinar page as pre-registration links will soon beposted httpsbitly3dD1KK6Producers are also reminded of the CFAP Call Center available for producerswho would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP applicationprocess Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employeeready to offer assistanceFSA June Deadline Remindersbull June 22 - Last date to submit additional commodities for consideration intoCFAPbull June 30 - ARCPLC Signup Ends
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction - CT
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
COVID-19 visit httpsportalctgovdoag-covid
List your farm farmers market or farm stand on CTGrownMapcom by clickinghere
Farm Stand Farm Store CSA Guidance available herePick-Your-Own Guidance available hereFarmers Market Guidance available hereFood Safety Guidance available here Updated Equine Phase 1 Reopen Guidance available hereNEW CDC Guidance on Agricultural Employers and Workers availablehereNEW Potential Resources for Seasonal Farmworker Housing availablehere
FREE Hand Sanitizer DistributionThe Connecticut Department of Agriculture through a donation by ExxonMobile to FEMA has obtained a bulk container of liquid (not gelled) handsanitizer for use by farmers at no cost No less than 1 gallon not to exceed 5 gallons can be taken in total by eachbusiness or organization You must bring your own containers Once signed up a reminder email whichshall include sanitizer labeling information will be provided Masks AND gloves are required at pick up Questions should be texted toJaime Smith at 860-573-1944 or emailed to JaimeSmithctgovDate Thursday 6112020 from 830 am - 345 pmLocation Hartford Regional Market101 Reserve Rd Hartford CT 06114Sign up httpswwwsignupgeniuscomgo9040A4BA5AC2CA0F58-hand1
FREE Mask DistributionThe Connecticut State Grange and Connecticut Farm Bureau Association havejoined forces to obtain and distribute free face coverings to agriculturalproducers in the state They have purchased 80 boxes containing 50 masks perbox These will be made available to any farm operation large or smallConnecticut State Grange Agricultural Direct J Allen Cameron says TheConnecticut State Grange has a rich history of supporting Connecticutagriculture We thank you and encourage you to be steadfast in your endeavorsensuring a continual flow of meats milk vegetables fruits seafood and plantsmake their way to markets throughout ConnecticutContact agriculturectstategrangeorg with your mailing address and phonenumber to receive 50 masks
AGRICULTURAL FAIR UPDATESVisit CTAgFairsorg for an up-to-date list of active and cancelled fairs for 2020This listing is being regularly modifiedUtilize the interactive map to find an active fair near you
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWSFederal food program not meeting needs state says CT Insider 530Farmers market returns Milford Mirror 62Local farmer helps New London food center with milk donation program amidshortage WTNH News 8 64Ellington Farmers Market Starts Season At High School Hartford Courant 64
June is National Dairy Month
Dairy is not only a nutritious food but itrsquos part of all the things we love to eatand is present during some of the most special moments in our lives Thinkabout some of your favorite milk moments throughout your life enjoying a plateof cookies with that perfect glass of milk your go-to morning smoothie an icecream outing with the family an amazing cheese platehellipthe list goes on andonThe Connecticut Milk Promotion Boards partner New England Dairy iscelebrating their 100th anniversary with a goal to share 100 milk moments onsocial mediaJoin the moo-vement by tagging ConnecticutDairy and NewEnglandDairyand using the hashtag 100MilkMoments
FARMERS MARKET GRANTS AVAILABLE
Farm Credit East recently announced that it will be providing small grants toNortheast farmersrsquo markets to support their promotion and development effortsInterested farmersrsquo markets must apply by June 8The grant funding is intended to assist these markets in their efforts to supportparticipating farmers complete market enhancements conduct marketingefforts andor host programs that support disadvantaged communities orimprove access to fresh local foodAny farmersrsquo market located within Farm Credit Eastrsquos territory is eligible toapply Grants will be offered up to $1000 Special consideration will be given tofirst-time applicants and markets supporting under-served communities withlimited access to fresh local food Grant applications must be received byMonday June 8 and applicants will be notified by June 15Visit FarmCreditEastcomFarmersMarket to learn more or to apply
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WEBINARS FOR USDAs CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
USDAs Farm Service Agency announces that Coronavirus Food AssistanceProgram (CFAP) webinars for all farmers and ranchers Ag producers can learnmore about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and how to submitadditional commodities for USDA consideration through the Notice of FundingAvailability (NOFA) processWebinar Dates amp Topicsbull June 9 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Specialty CropProducersbull June 11 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar for Dairy amp Non-SpecialtyCrop Producersbull June 16 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Non-Specialty Crop ampLivestock Producersbull June18 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar on FSA Programs in theTime of CoronavirusPlease visit the FSA webinar page as pre-registration links will soon beposted httpsbitly3dD1KK6Producers are also reminded of the CFAP Call Center available for producerswho would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP applicationprocess Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employeeready to offer assistanceFSA June Deadline Remindersbull June 22 - Last date to submit additional commodities for consideration intoCFAPbull June 30 - ARCPLC Signup Ends
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction - CT
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
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1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
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3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
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CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWSFederal food program not meeting needs state says CT Insider 530Farmers market returns Milford Mirror 62Local farmer helps New London food center with milk donation program amidshortage WTNH News 8 64Ellington Farmers Market Starts Season At High School Hartford Courant 64
June is National Dairy Month
Dairy is not only a nutritious food but itrsquos part of all the things we love to eatand is present during some of the most special moments in our lives Thinkabout some of your favorite milk moments throughout your life enjoying a plateof cookies with that perfect glass of milk your go-to morning smoothie an icecream outing with the family an amazing cheese platehellipthe list goes on andonThe Connecticut Milk Promotion Boards partner New England Dairy iscelebrating their 100th anniversary with a goal to share 100 milk moments onsocial mediaJoin the moo-vement by tagging ConnecticutDairy and NewEnglandDairyand using the hashtag 100MilkMoments
FARMERS MARKET GRANTS AVAILABLE
Farm Credit East recently announced that it will be providing small grants toNortheast farmersrsquo markets to support their promotion and development effortsInterested farmersrsquo markets must apply by June 8The grant funding is intended to assist these markets in their efforts to supportparticipating farmers complete market enhancements conduct marketingefforts andor host programs that support disadvantaged communities orimprove access to fresh local foodAny farmersrsquo market located within Farm Credit Eastrsquos territory is eligible toapply Grants will be offered up to $1000 Special consideration will be given tofirst-time applicants and markets supporting under-served communities withlimited access to fresh local food Grant applications must be received byMonday June 8 and applicants will be notified by June 15Visit FarmCreditEastcomFarmersMarket to learn more or to apply
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
WEBINARS FOR USDAs CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
USDAs Farm Service Agency announces that Coronavirus Food AssistanceProgram (CFAP) webinars for all farmers and ranchers Ag producers can learnmore about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and how to submitadditional commodities for USDA consideration through the Notice of FundingAvailability (NOFA) processWebinar Dates amp Topicsbull June 9 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Specialty CropProducersbull June 11 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar for Dairy amp Non-SpecialtyCrop Producersbull June 16 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Non-Specialty Crop ampLivestock Producersbull June18 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar on FSA Programs in theTime of CoronavirusPlease visit the FSA webinar page as pre-registration links will soon beposted httpsbitly3dD1KK6Producers are also reminded of the CFAP Call Center available for producerswho would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP applicationprocess Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employeeready to offer assistanceFSA June Deadline Remindersbull June 22 - Last date to submit additional commodities for consideration intoCFAPbull June 30 - ARCPLC Signup Ends
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction - CT
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
WEBINARS FOR USDAs CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
USDAs Farm Service Agency announces that Coronavirus Food AssistanceProgram (CFAP) webinars for all farmers and ranchers Ag producers can learnmore about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and how to submitadditional commodities for USDA consideration through the Notice of FundingAvailability (NOFA) processWebinar Dates amp Topicsbull June 9 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Specialty CropProducersbull June 11 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar for Dairy amp Non-SpecialtyCrop Producersbull June 16 at 300 pm EDT - Outreach CFAP Webinar for Non-Specialty Crop ampLivestock Producersbull June18 at 300 pm EDT- Outreach CFAP Webinar on FSA Programs in theTime of CoronavirusPlease visit the FSA webinar page as pre-registration links will soon beposted httpsbitly3dD1KK6Producers are also reminded of the CFAP Call Center available for producerswho would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP applicationprocess Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employeeready to offer assistanceFSA June Deadline Remindersbull June 22 - Last date to submit additional commodities for consideration intoCFAPbull June 30 - ARCPLC Signup Ends
Ag Market Pricing
Middlesex Livestock Auction - CT
Northeast Regional Eggs
New England Shell Eggs
Pennsylvania Weekly Cattle AuctionSummary
Pennsylvania Livestock Auction -Eighty Four PA
New Holland Dairy Auction - NewHolland PA
New Holland PA Hay Report
Wholesale Fruits amp Vegetables -Boston
Wholesale Ornamental Flowers -Boston
AdvertisementsFor Sale
1-R Blumenthal amp Donahue is now Connecticutrsquos first independentNATIONWIDE Agri-Business Insurance Agency Christmas tree growersbeekeepers sheep breeders organic farmers and all others call us for all yourinsurance needs 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
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Subscribe Past Issues Translate
2-R Farm homeowner and commercial insurancemdashwe do it all CallBlumenthal amp Donahue 800-554-8049 or wwwbludoncom
3-R Gallagher electric fencing for farms horses deer control gardens ampbeehives Sonpalrsquos Power Fence 860-491-2290
5-R Pollination services for small scale farms Call Hilltop Apiaries forinformation at 860-408-9039
Interested in Advertising Click here for details on rates and submission
FOLLOW on FACEBOOK JOIN on PINTEREST VISIT our WEBSITE
Copyright copy 2020 Connecticut Department of Agriculture All rights reserved
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