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WLA Hosts Governor Malloy at February Meeting
Working Lands Alliance kicked off the 2014 legislative session with a visit from Governor Malloy to our monthly Steering Committee meeting. Members of the Steering Committee engaged with the Governor … [Read more...]
WLA Recognizes CT Representatives Linda Gentile and Arthur O’Neill
At WLA's Annual Meeting and Luncheon on November 13th, WLA awarded two Legislative Leadership Awards to CT Representatives Linda Gentile and Arthur O'Neill. WLA is delighted to recognize these two … [Read more...]
WLA Announces 2013 Pathfinder Award Winners
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...]
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...]
JONES FAMILY FARMS
For over 150 years, the Jones family has been working the lands on their farm in Shelton, Connecticut. Today this 400-acre farm offers one of the finest harvest-your-own picking experiences due to … [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...]
