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...]
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 Priorities for 2017 Session
This year's legislative session runs from January 4th to June 7th. With so many new legislators, a new power-sharing arrangement in the Senate, and the state's ongoing fiscal woes, it will certainly … [Read more...]
WLA Announces 2016 Farmland Preservation Pathfinder Awards
The Working Lands Alliance announced its selections for the 2016 Farmland Preservation Pathfinder Awards at its Annual Meeting on November 16th. WLA honored Walter Adametz and the Town of … [Read more...]
Join WLA for our 2016 Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Please join WLA for our Annual Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, November 16th from 12 pm to 2 pm at the State Capitol. This year's theme is "Return on Community Investment". We will … [Read more...]
Clark Chapin Named Working Lands Alliance Project Director
Working Lands Alliance and American Farmland Trust today named Clark Chapin as Working Lands Alliance Project Director. Chapin, who grew up on a Litchfield County dairy farm, is a long-time advocate … [Read more...]
