Connecticut Farm Listening Session – In Person

Tolland County Agricultural Center 24 Hyde Ave., Vernon, Connecticut, United States

UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources is organizing a series of listening sessions to understand the concerns of agricultural producers in Connecticut. Their goal is to develop programming and projects to address the needs of Connecticut farmers.

Event Series Windham Country 4-H Fair

Windham Country 4-H Fair

Brooklyn Fairgrounds 15 Fairgrounds Road, Brooklyn, Connecticut, United States

The fair is an opportunity for 4-Hers to come together to showcase animal related and other types of projects they have worked on throughout the year.  4-Hers compete in assorted competitive events receiving ribbons, trophies and other prizes for their efforts.

Event Series Windham Country 4-H Fair

Windham Country 4-H Fair

Brooklyn Fairgrounds 15 Fairgrounds Road, Brooklyn, Connecticut, United States

The fair is an opportunity for 4-Hers to come together to showcase animal related and other types of projects they have worked on throughout the year.  4-Hers compete in assorted competitive events receiving ribbons, trophies and other prizes for their efforts.

Event Series Windham Country 4-H Fair

Windham Country 4-H Fair

Brooklyn Fairgrounds 15 Fairgrounds Road, Brooklyn, Connecticut, United States

The fair is an opportunity for 4-Hers to come together to showcase animal related and other types of projects they have worked on throughout the year.  4-Hers compete in assorted competitive events receiving ribbons, trophies and other prizes for their efforts.

Chop Peel Dice

River Edge Farm 12 Payne Blvd, Portland, Connecticut, United States

A free training and networking event to bring together Connecticut farmers with food service directors and their cafeteria staff. The purpose and goal of Chop, Peel, Dice is to bring K-12 public school district food services and members of their farm to school 'team' with farmers and farm staff to network, learn and build relationships […]

Chop Peel Dice

Northwest Connecticut Regional Food Hub 20 Broad Street, Torrington, Connecticut, United States

A free training and networking event to bring together Connecticut farmers with food service directors and their cafeteria staff. The purpose and goal of Chop, Peel, Dice is to bring K-12 public school district food services and members of their farm to school 'team' with farmers and farm staff to network, learn and build relationships […]

Climate Smart Adaptation Strategies for CT Farmers

Join UConn Extension Solid Ground program in a new ONLINE course that will help you understand the best practices for your farm in a changing climate.  Course includes expert instructors in various fields implementing climate smart agriculture practices, tools under $2000 that are suggested for use, virtual field trips and more. Topics include: soil health, […]

$60

Climate Smart Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies Workshop

Middlesex County Extension Center 1066 Saybrook Road, Haddam, Connecticut, United States

This UConn Extension workshop, in partnership with USDA RMA, willassist producers in understanding the seasonal risks, challenges andopportunities associated with our changing climate. We will outlinemany of the strategies that have emerged for: Examples and tools suitable for a wide variety of kinds and farms sizeswill be included. You will be provided with a template […]

UConn Extension Vegetable & Small Fruit Growers’ Conference and Trade Show

UConn Student Union 2110 Hillside Road, Storrs, Connecticut, United States

This event is a valuable resource for local farmers who are seeking connections in the state as well as knowledge about local issues and opportunities. A trade show will be held throughout the conference, and 4 CEU pesticide recertification credits are available. Registration is $40 before noon on December 20th, 2023 and $60 afterward. Registration […]