AFT is helping farmers, ranchers, and landowners play a unique role in reducing the growing threat of climate change -- and cows are a part of that solution. #NoFarmsNoFoodNoFuture
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Led by @WorkingLandsCT, a number of women farmers, landowners, and service providers came together for a special Women for the Land Learning Circle focused on climate-smart farming practices, check out the blog post here!
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@WorkingLandsCT@CTFarmlandTrust Unconventional Conservationists: Connecticut Dairy Farmers' Fight for Land Protection was edited and produced by WLA Intern Adeline Kim and features @BonnieBurrCES of UConn Extension.
. @WorkingLandsCT's new video addresses helping dairy farmers remain economically viable thru #farmland_preservation. @USDA_NRCS also works with farmers to protect their land thru the #ACEP easement program. https://t.co/ZRvBolBk9u https://t.co/2hSEVdY4YP
Great to host Senator @MattLesser and Representative Kerry Wood at Fair Weather Acres and at the Phoenix Farm today. Thanks for coming out to learn more about farmland preservation
It might be warm today but touring some great area farms to learn more about the future of CT agriculture and protecting farmland and open space. Thank you to Fair Weather Acres (Rocky Hill) & Phoenix Farm (Cromwell) for showing me around!
"You cannot ask farmers to do this on their own. They have the will but not the resources." -Tom Vilsack at the #climatechange hearing. @Farmland agrees and is committed to supporting farmers in their adoption and implementation of #ClimateSmartAg https://t.co/PbkZ4Jmz6E
I look forward to signing into law the #hemp bill that just received final approval in the #CTHouse tonight! This will strengthen our efforts to grow our agricultural economy and create jobs, and do so in a responsible manner for #Connecticut’s farmers.
Today in #Maine I outlined a five-point plan to help farmers mitigate climate change:
✅Prioritize soil health initiatives
✅Protect farmland and improve farm viability
✅Support pasture-based livestock systems
✅Invest in on-farm and rural energy initiatives
✅Reduce food waste
Had the honor of speaking at @EShoreLandC's conference #congestionahead Congestion that leads to more roads & bridges leads to more development & doesnt bring economic prosperity. 70 @Farmland studies show it costs more in services than previous uses.
I am profoundly saddened to learn of Rep. Santiago’s passing. I have been friends with Ezequiel and his family for more than two decades. Ezequiel was raised in a family that valued public service and he was a fierce advocate, particularly for the families of Bridgeport.