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Upcoming Farmland Succession Planning Workshop
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...]
Join WLA for our 2015 Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Please join WLA for our Annual Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, November 17th from 12 pm to 2 pm at the State Capitol. This year's theme is "The Recipe for Effective Advocacy". We will explore the … [Read more...]
October 25th: Join Us for our ‘Hog Wild Hootenanny’!
Join us on October 25th for our 'Hog Wild Hootenanny', where we will be celebrating local food, local beer, and the Connecticut farms we love. The best part is that all the proceeds from this … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2015 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...]
Upcoming Workshops on Climate Adaptation for CT Farms
American Farmland Trust (AFT) and partners are offering two great educational opportunities this September for those interested in climate adaptation strategies for CT agriculture. Mark your … [Read more...]
WLA Joins Governor Malloy for Ceremonial Bill Signing
On July 22nd, Governor Malloy hosted a bill signing at the Capitol for Public Act 15-23 - the bill that now allows municipalities and land trusts to combine federal and state funds for up to 90% of … [Read more...]
WLA Releases Updated Farmland Protection Guide For Connecticut
The Working Lands Alliance, a project of American Farmland Trust, released its updated educational guide, Conservation Options for Connecticut Farmland. The comprehensive guide, produced in … [Read more...]
2015 Legislative Session Wrap Up
Some Good News, Some Not So Good News in a Difficult Budget Year On June 3rd, the CT legislature concluded the 2015 legislative session and passed a biennial budget for FY16 and FY17 by a slim … [Read more...]
May 13th: Join us for Community Investment Act Lobby Day
On May 13th, Working Lands Alliance will be joining our coalition partners for a Community Investment Act Lobby Day....and WE NEED YOU THERE!! Here's why: We are working hard to reverse the … [Read more...]
Spring Update on WLA’s Advocacy Efforts
We are mid-way through the legislative session and our lawmakers continue to grapple with difficult budget decisions. What this means for us is that our advocacy efforts are critical. WLA has been … [Read more...]
