CT shellfish harvesters to discuss industry

The state Department of Agriculture is meeting with Connecticut shellfish harvesters to discuss regulatory issues facing the industry.

Bill would set up VT permits for hemp farming

The Agriculture Committee of the Vermont House is taking testimony on legislation that would have the state issue permits for something the federal government regards as illegal — growing hemp...

CT tags $400K to re-roof Hfd. Regional Market

Connecticut put up $816,706 in grants to financially cross-pollinate some two dozen of the state's farm growers, half of which is earmarked toward the cost of a new roof atop Hartford Regional...

Woodbury to host CT's largest Earth Day event

Woodbury will host Connecticut's largest Earth Day event, complete with local, natural, and organic vendors, a petting zoo, musical performances, nature walks, and arts and crafts.

CT income growth second worst in nation

Connecticut's personal income growth in 2012 was the second worst in the nation, behind only an agriculture state in the middle of a drought.

CT conservationists meet with Congress

Connecticut land conservationists were on Capitol Hill this week to promote the economic, social and natural impact of their work at the 2013 Land Trust Advocacy Day.

DEEP vows trout restocking won't slip away

Connecticut's state fishery says that despite fickle weather, it's moving aggressively to restock waterways with more than 378,000 trout in time for the fishing season that opens April 20.

Greening for upcoming Hfd. garden show

Kristie Gonsalves tends to sod that soon will be rolled up and delivered to the Connecticut Convention Center in downtown Hartford to enhance 20 landscaped gardens at the four-day Connecticut Flower...