WLA announced the winners of the 2013 Farmland Preservation Pathfinder Awards. This years awardees were: Outstanding Individual: Tom Crider from Southbury Land Trust; Outstanding Group: The Farmer's … [Read more...]
What's New
Nominations Open for 2013 Pathfinder Awards
WLA is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for our 2013 Farmland Preservation Pathfinder Awards. Established in 2003, these awards are designed to recognize individuals and groups that … [Read more...]
Save the Date for WLA’s Annual Meeting!
Please save the date WLA's Annual Meeting and luncheon, which will be held on November 13th from 12 pm to 2 pm in the Old Judiciary Room in the State Capitol. Mark your calendars! This year's theme … [Read more...]
Terry Jones Offers a Tribute to the Late Dr. Magnarelli
This summer, the Working Lands Alliance and the agricultural community were saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Louis Magnarelli, the Director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Southbury Training School Bill!
The bill to protect 825 acres of state-owned farmland at the Southbury Training School unanimously passed in both the House and Senate, and was signed by Governor Malloy on July 16th! This was one of … [Read more...]
Legislative Session Concludes with Wins for Farmland Preservation
This summer, Connecticut ended its legislative session with some big wins for farmland preservation, thanks to WLA's education and advocacy efforts. A bill to preserve 825 acres of state owned … [Read more...]
WLA Hosts Governor Malloy for Annual Ice Cream Breakfast
On May 14th, 2013, WLA hosted Governor Dannel Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman for our annual Ice Cream Breakfast at the Capitol. The event was an opportunity to thank the Governor, Lt. Governor … [Read more...]
WLA Welcomes New Project Director
In February 2013, Lisa Bassani joined the Working Lands Alliance as its new Project Director. In this role, she will direct all aspects of WLA's efforts to protect Connecticut's productive farmland. … [Read more...]
