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The French Broad River Series of public lectures, events and field trips offered by the Transylvania County Extension Service and Conserving Carolina continues in June with three opportunities to learn
On an early fall day in 2014, more than 300 guests convened at the University of Connecticut to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the UConn Extension, the program that brings agricultural research, education and other services to the state’s farmers and gardeners. The festivities included a dinner in which all the food — vegetables, herbs, seafood, poultry, wine, cheese, fruit, and even a special “Centennial Crunch” ice cream — was grown and produced in Connecticut.
Agriculture is changing in Connecticut, a revolution about more than marijuana. Connecticut farmers are growing choi, forming co-ops — and hosting weddings.
If we do not invest in our food and farms, the system will suffer and, along with it, the Vermont economy. Small communities in our rural regions are at risk.
Connecticut has business models that have taken off in recent years: farmer’s markets and Community Supported Agriculture