May 9th marked the end of the Connecticut General Assembly’s 2018 legislative session. Being an election year, this year’s session was short, with many issues in flux until the final day of the … [Read more...]
What's New
WLA Supports Legislation That Will Help Make Connecticut Farmland More Affordable for the Next Generation
As Connecticut’s General Assembly wraps up the 2018 legislative session, Working Lands Alliance is actively watching a bill that could have a major impact on the future of the state’s farmland. … [Read more...]
Letter from WLA’s new Director
This past month, it has been with great joy that I have started as the new Working Lands Alliance Director. As I begin to get to know the members of the WLA steering committee, I am excited to … [Read more...]
Legislative Update’s from the Connecticut General Assembly
As the governor’s budget moves through both the Appropriations Committee and the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee, legislators struggle to file a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. However, … [Read more...]
Ask Your Legislators to Co-Sponsor SJ 35
On March 23, the Government Administration and Elections Committee unanimously passed Senate Joint Resolution 35: “Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the State Constitution to Protect Real Property … [Read more...]
WLA is pleased to welcome new Director – Chelsea Gazillo
The Working Lands Alliance is pleased to welcome Chelsea Gazillo as our new Director. In this role, Chelsea is responsible for directing all WLA activities, which include research and education, … [Read more...]
Please Join Us for WLA’s 2017 Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Please join WLA for our Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, November 15th from 12pm to 2pm at the State Capitol. Come hear about CT agriculture and how much it adds to our economy! UConn will be … [Read more...]
2017 WLA Special Session Update
The 2017 legislative session convened on January 4th and adjourned on June 7th. As predicted, the influx of so many new legislators, a new power-sharing arrangement in the Senate, and the state's … [Read more...]
2017 Pathfinder Nominations Now Being Accepted
Do you know of an individual or organization who goes above and beyond to protect our farmland in Connecticut? Now is the time to get them recognized for their great work! The Working Lands … [Read more...]
WLA Offering Assistance to Land Trusts and Municipalities to Protect Farmland
WETHERSFIELD, CONN., August 10, 2017—Working Lands Alliance, a project of American Farmland Trust, announced today a new grant for its Farmland Protection Circuit Rider project. The grant, made to WLA … [Read more...]
