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Conservation Options for Connecticut Farmland: A Guide for Landowners, Land Trusts and Municipalities
American Farmland Trust; Northampton, MA: American Farmland Trust; AFT Publication; page(s) 12; 2003; CT; Outreach Materials
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Abstract:
Agriculture is deeply rooted in Connecticut. For generations, farms and farmers have been a cornerstone of communities throughout the state, supplying a bounty of fresh food and produce and providing local jobs and tax revenues, pastoral views and recreational opportunities, wildlife habitat and flood control. Yet increasingly, Connecticut’s agriculture is being uprooted, as farms give way to subdivisions and suburban sprawl has made farming a logistical and economic challenge. The escalating loss of farmland is threatening not just the viability of an industry but also the state’s rural legacy and landscape.
Conservation Options for Connecticut Farmland describes farmland protection options and programs available in Connecticut and answers some frequently asked questions about agricultural conservation easements. This guide also identifies land conservation and stewardship programs that provide technical and financial assistance to farmers and landowners for a variety of natural resource concerns and objectives. Contact information for the agencies referenced in the guide can be found on the back cover along with information about local nonprofit organizations that are working to build public support for farmland protection, help landowners find ways to protect their farmland and provide assistance to towns and organizations interested in sustaining agriculture in their communities.
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