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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...]
WLA Honors Senator Kevin Witkos with 2016 Legislative Leadership Award
Hartford - The Working Lands Alliance (WLA) honored State Senator Kevin Witkos (R-8) with its 2016 Legislative Leadership Award for his dedication to protecting state-owned lands. Senator Witkos … [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...]
Upcoming Planning for Agriculture and Agricultural Easement Workshops
Agricultural Conservation Easement Workshops for Municipal Planners, Attorneys, and Land Trusts What are they? How are they different from conservation easements? What are their critical … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2016 Farmland Preservation Pathfinder Awards
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...]
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...]
Planning for Agriculture Webinar Available
On June 10th, American Farmland Trust, Working Lands Alliance, and the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association co-hosted a webinar entitled, Planning for Agriculture in Connecticut: … [Read more...]
New CT ‘Planning for Agriculture’ Guide Released
American Farmland Trust announced the publication of its updated educational guide, Planning for Agriculture: A Guide for Connecticut Municipalities. The comprehensive guide, produced in partnership … [Read more...]
Position Opening: WLA Project Director
Location: Wethersfield, Connecticut American Farmland Trust (AFT) seeks an energetic self-starter to lead Connecticut's Working Lands Alliance (WLA). WLA is a diverse coalition of individuals and … [Read more...]
WLA Director Stepping Down
Earlier this week, WLA Project Director Lisa Bassani announced she is stepping down from her position on July 15th. A portion of the letter she sent to to WLA members and supporters is below: "It … [Read more...]
