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May 15, 2013 USDA Funding Opportunity - Forest Restoration Projects
Forest properties damaged by Superstorm Sandy are eligible to be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of the restoration. Enrollment is open until May 31. PDF of the full announcement

May 14, 2013 FREE Site Assessments Available to Specialty Crop/Agritourism Farms
Includes a 2-3 hour on-farm interview; evaluation of current status, assets, needs and goals; recommendations to help grow or expand your enterprise. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2013.

May 13, 2013 Windham County Extension Newsletter 2012-2013
Read the newsletter produced in conjunction with UConn College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension System.

May 1, 2013 Thompson's First Annual Farm Passport Program
Register for this free, fun program at http://www.thompsonrec.org/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29749.

Apr 30, 2013 View New England Meat Conference presentations without leaving your couch
Go to: www.newenglandmeatconference.org

Apr 8, 2013 MDAR Announces Open Application Period for Grant Programs
through mid-June 2013 from farmers who wish to participate in Department programs in Fiscal Year 2014.

Apr 8, 2013 Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Seeking Comments on Draft Guidance for National Organic Program
For details go to: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-04-02/pdf/2013-07613.pdf

Mar 28, 2013 Submit your acreage reports online for the Census of Agriculture as soon as possible!
There’s strength in numbers and only those producers who respond to the Census can ensure that the numbers gathered help shape farm programs, boost rural services and grow the future of farming in New England. Or complete on line: http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/.

Jan 16, 2013 USDA Finalizes New Microloan Program
Microloans up to $35,000 aim to assist small farmers, veterans, and disadvantaged producers.

Oct 9, 2012 Pesticide Use Rises as Herbicide-Resistant Weeds Undermine Performance of Major GE Crops, New WSU Study Shows
Washington State University, USA. http://cahnrsnews.wsu.edu/2012/10/01/pesticide-use-rises-as-herbicide-resistant-weeds-undermine-performance-of-major-ge-crops-new-wsu-study-shows/

Aug 29, 2012 New Manual from ECRCD:
Guidance and Recommendations for Connecticut Municipal Zoning Regulations and Ordinances for Livestock. View manual .

May 21, 2012 MOBILE POULTRY PROCESSING SURVEY
The Connecticut Poultry Association is seeking input from poultry growers. Take the survey at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CTPoultry

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