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Upcoming Webinar on ‘Planning for Agriculture in CT’ on June 10th
Want to know how your town can become more ag friendly? Want to learn about the tools and resources available to provide a supportive community environment where agriculture can thrive? Join … [Read more...]
Good News to Report as 2016 Session Ends
On May 4th, the legislature adjourned the 2016 legislative session, and the last day included some very good news! See below. (Please note that the legislature did not vote on the FY17 budget or the … [Read more...]
WLA Chairman Terry Jones Op-ed in Support of Constitutional Amendment to Protect State Lands
WLA Chairman Terry Jones had his op-ed published in today's CT Post, supporting putting a constitutional amendment in place to better protect our state lands - particularly our conservation and … [Read more...]
Calls Needed: Constitutional Amendment Awaits Action In Senate
Ask Senate Leadership to Call SJ 36 to the Floor for a Vote! Good news! On Friday, April 29th, the effort to get a Constitutional Amendment in place to better protect our public lands took another … [Read more...]
Support Constitutional Amendment that Protects State Conservation and Agricultural Lands
WLA has joined with Connecticut Forest & Park Association and many conservation partners on efforts this session to put a constitutional amendment in place to better protect our state conservation … [Read more...]
Defend Against Budget Cuts that Will Impact Conservation and Agricultural Programs
Your Voice is Needed! On February 3rd, the Governor released his FY17 Mid-term Budget Adjustments to deal with the continuing deficits facing the state. The proposed adjustments included a … [Read more...]
Upcoming Farmland Succession Planning Workshop in Suffield, CT
It's never too early - or too late - to plan for your future and the future of your farm. Join us for this free workshop for information on how to transition your farm to the next generation or owner. … [Read more...]
WLA Sets Priorities for 2016 Session
With 2015 now in the books, our attention turns fully to preparing for the 2016 legislative session (a short session this year because it is an even numbered year). The session begins on February 3rd … [Read more...]
WLA Announces 2015 Farmland Preservation Pathfinder Awards
The Working Lands Alliance announced its selections for the 2015 Farmland Preservation Pathfinder Awards at our Annual Meeting on November 17th. WLA honored Ben Freund, The Last Green Valley, and … [Read more...]
WLA Honors Senator Clark Chapin with Legislative Leadership Award
The Working Lands Alliance honored State Senator Clark Chapin with its 2015 Legislative Leadership Award for his dedication to preserving Connecticut’s farmland and agricultural heritage. Senator … [Read more...]
