Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
Connecticut, regional, and national energy and supply information.
Land and Environment
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The Office of Consumer Council (OCC)
The Office of Consumer Council serves as an independent voice for Connecticut's public utility and telecommunications consumers through advocacy and customer education.
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A compilation of current statistics for Connecticut towns, statistics dating back to 1996.
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The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) protects Connecticut's diversified landscape through programs that improve air quality, restore and protect waterways, and address the remnants of our industrial legacy through site cleanup and waste management efforts. Find information on compliance assistance, pollution prevention, permitting, and more.
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Tenants and landlords can read their rights and responsibilities pertaining to the collection, holding and return of rental security deposits.
Agency: Department of Banking -
Foreclosure Relief and Information
Homeowners seeking advice on how to refinance their homes or modify their mortgages can participate in one of the periodic free mortgage assistance events held by the Department of Banking. Participants can meet individually with a mortgage lender or a HUD-approved housing counselor to review their options.
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The Bureau of Aquaculture provides information to the public and businesses about harvesting shellfish, including the species that are available and any warnings about pollutants. The bureau also oversees businesses that raise fish for food in fresh-water tanks.
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Department of Agriculture Publications
Consumers and farmers can download a variety of publications from the state Department of Agriculture, such as a state weekly agricultural report and agricultural business guide. Also available are conservation, planning and land classification publications and economic studies.
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The state lists grants and loans available from the Department of Agriculture that include grants for farm transitions and controlling a feral cat population.
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Experienced farmers seeking to pass on their land and individuals interested in farming but with no land can connect on FarmLink. The goal of the state program is to keep valuable farmland in production.
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Farmers interested in exporting some of their products can explore the possibilities through the state's Export Assistance Program, which includes programs that explain the export business, how to select a promising market for goods and ways to promote the product once the market is selected.
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Those in the shellfishing industry who need commercial, municipal and special study-related licenses can find the requirements and applications for licenses.
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Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Mothers who receive benefits through the federal Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and senior citizens who qualify can use state-issued checks to purchase produce at farmers' markets.
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Diners with a taste for Connecticut-grown foods can find a list of restaurants and other facilities that serve food grown in the state. Restaurant owners and food service professionals interested in featuring local produce on their menus also can connect with growers and food distributors.
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Residents seeking fresh, locally grown produce can find a list of the more than 100 farmers' markets across the state. A crop availability calendar lets shoppers know what produce is available during a particular season.
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The Animal Population Control Program (APCP) provides vaccination and sterilization for any dog or cat adopted from a municipal impound facility. Voucher benefits are available for independent pet owners who qualify.
Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
