CT Resource Conservation & Development (CT RC&D)

CT RC&D attended CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference last week, and Christian Swanson was interviewed by John Voket of "For the People" to discuss CT RC&D programs, including the Connecticut Farm Energy Program and CT Veteran Grown. Have a listen! https://lnkd.in/eV3Kfaiz

The CT RC&D 2025 scholarship period is now open. Apply now! More information here: https://lnkd.in/eQRAn2C2

The CT Compost Alliance Steering Committee announces compost tours across Connecticut in 2025. These events will highlight different composting operations, offering learning opportunities for both beginners and those with experience. Our first compost tour stop is at @longtablefarmct on Thursday, March 27th. At 4:00 PM, LTF Owner Baylee Drown will give a tour of her compost operation, followed by refreshments and networking. This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Visit link on poster below to register, and please share this post to help spread the word! ?? #ctcompost #connecticutcompost #sustainableconnecticut #sustainablect

Got an idea? Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development - CT RC&D is assisting University of Connecticut, UConn College of Engineering, and UConn Extension to offer technical and financial support for your small farm's innovation project starting Fall of 2025. 2025 Signups are happening now, apply here: https://lnkd.in/dJhBdUs... New CT Farmer Alliance is also a partner on this project. #smallfarmsinnovationprojects

It’s a good day to be inside with the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association at their 2025 Winter Symposium, representing the CT Farm Energy Program and CT Veteran Grown!

***UPDATE*** The CT Farm Energy Workshop scheduled for 02/06/2025 and 02/20/2025 will be virtual.?Register to be sure to receive the link.*** Farmers - need help lowering your energy bills or generating power on-farm? Join us starting this week for one of the 2025 CT Farm Energy Workshops: ?2/6/25 10:30am to 12:00pm Virtual (previously scheduled to be at the Fairfield County UCONN Extension Center) ?2/20/24 2:30-4:00pm Virtual (previously scheduled to be at at the Litchfield County UCONN Extension Center) ?2/27/25 In-person from 4:00-5:30pm at the Middlesex County UCONN Extension Center Guest speakers presentations will focus on State & Federal incentives provided by Energize Connecticut, USDA Rural Development, USDA NRCS, and assistance offered by the Connecticut Farm Energy Program, followed by a Q&A. Learn how your farm can start saving money with energy upgrades and producing on-farm energy. The workshops will be in-person and free to attend. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzsPxSMJ UConn Extension, Energize Connecticut, Southwest Conservation District, northwest conservation district, CONNECTICUT RIVER COASTAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT INC

FROM AGRICULTURE, CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF Attention CT farmers, foresters, and agricultural community: we need your input! $220 million has been approved in the federal budget to provide aid to 8 eligible states, including Connecticut, to compensate producers for losses and expenses resulting from weather events in 2023 and 2024. We need comprehensive data to accurately access the scope of losses and inform the funding request. Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback on losses, including crop production, timber, infrastructure, livestock, and increased inputs is crucial to ensure Connecticut receives the necessary resources to support our community. Submission deadline: January 19, 2025. For more information and to take the survey visit: https://lnkd.in/eufvyxyA

Attention Farmer Veterans! ?????? Ready to take your farm business to the next level? Join our upcoming webinars for expert-led training in business and marketing strategies tailored just for you. Don’t miss out—register today at https://lnkd.in/eQcd6mf8! ?? ?? #ctveterangrown #farmerveterancoalition #ctgrown #farmerveteran #farmerveterancoalition #homegrownbyheroes #ctfarmers #connecticutfarmers #ctveterans #connecticutveterans U.S. Small Business Administration AGRICULTURE, CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF

Congrats to Cricket Hill Garden for "Going Green" with their recent installation of a 12 kW roof mounted solar PV system located at their farm in Thomaston, CT. This system will power 100% of their specialty plant nursery. This project will offset carbon that is the equivalent of 9.2 acres of U.S forests. Support for this project was provided by: Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development - CT RC&D's Connecticut farm energy program and USDA Rural Development. Project was installed by Jordan Energy & Food Enterprises LLC. #ctgrown #ctfarmenergy #farmenergy #FarmSolar #solarenergy #solarpowered #solarpv #ctfarmenergyprogram #USDA #reapgrant #ruraldevelopment #USDARuralDevelopment #ctplants #peony #ctplantnursery #plantnursery #mypeonyheaven

CT Military Veterans: Have you ever considered starting your own farm? Now is the time! There has never before been a better opportunity or more support for you to achieve this! Last year the CONNECTICUT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INC in partnership with the Connecticut Farmer Veteran Coalition, was awarded grant funding by the AGRICULTURE, CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF specifically to help CT Veterans start their own farm, and for CT Veterans who are current farmers to receive veteran to veteran technical and grant writing assistance. Path to Victory is being offered in conjunction with the major resource of the #CTVeteranGrown Initiative funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This program offers 1-on-1 business, marketing, and website development assistance. Everything offered and all assistance is 100% free to military veterans. Start the Path to Victory today by signing up for your initial Veteran FarmUP and Path to Victory consultation here: https://lnkd.in/g_Ubiw6H