Special Announcement: Connecticut Farm Bureau Programs
Organic Certification Cost Share Grants
Connecticut certified organic growers and processors can be reimbursed for 50% (up to $500) for the costs of receiving and maintaining USDA organic certification. The program is administered on a first-come first served basis. Applications are accepted through October 3, 2022 at 4:00PM. For more information open this link or contact alison.grabarz@ct.gov.
Healthy Minds for Beginning Farmers
Webinar, October 4, 2022, 5:00PM - 6:00PM
This free program is designed for young adult beginning farmers. Many uncontrollable factors such as volatile markets, changes in trading trends, natural disasters, and unpredictable weather patterns have a big impact on farmers mental wellness, relationships and career success. Because the ag industry has one of the highest rates of suicide of any occupations, presenters will offer insights and guidance to help farmers address this difficult problem. Open this link to view the program announcement. Use this link to register.
Presenters: Lisa Ford, MA, LADC, LPC and Tara Haskins, DNP, RN
Sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture and AgriSafe Network
Protect your finances and your future
Join Connecticut Farm Bureau and Nationwide for an educational webinar where you’ll learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence.For more detailed questions about your personal financial needs, consider calling 855-863-9636 for a complimentary one-on-one consultation with a licensed Nationwide representative.
Silvopasturing
Thursday, October 6th, 7:00PM - 8:30PM Livestream
This free program focuses on the integration of wildlife and vegetable cultivation along with the utilization of forests for cultivation.
Presenters:
· Kelley Babbin, Howling Flats Farm, North Canaan, CT
· Baylee Rose Drown, Upper Pond Farm, Old Lyme, CT
· Shamu Fenyvsi Sadeh, Adamah Farm, Falls Village, CT
· Cynthia Rabinowitz, Executive Director, Soil/Wetland Scientist, Northwest Conservation District
The event will be live streamed on facebook. Sponsored by the Town of New Milford and Sullivan Farm in New Milford.
For more information open this link.
Why Does Your Farm Need Risk Management?
Risk management is an often overlooked strategy that can make a difference in the success of your farm. Our mission is to provide farmers and agribusinesses with information to improve farm financial management and reduce risk.
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