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Agriculture / Conservation Corner
State Agriculture Director:

Jonathan Russell
Riverton Grange #169
63 New Street
Canaan CT 06018
Tel. (860) 824-7056

E-mail the Agriculture Director


Committee:

Ted Powell
Lyme #147

Jon Hermonot

Ekonk Community #89

Maggie Buck
Cheshire #23

Robert Miner
No. Stonington Community #138


Agriculture / Conservation News ...
NE Legislative/Ag Facebook Page Launched

A new Facebook page has been set up for the North East Region State Legislative and Agricultural Committees.

To view the full article, click here


Spotlight on... Sharon Moroch

Sharon Moroch is a member of Colchester Grange #78 and Animal Superintendent and recording secretary for Hamburg Fair. Sharon raises pigs, goats, sheep, cattle, rabbits, ducks, chickens, geese for meat and eggs.

To view the full article, click here


Agriculture / Conservation Notes ...
Agri-Science Schools / Granges Map for Download ...

An 11x17 inch poster-size map of the State of Connecticut is now available showing all of the Granges in the state as well as the location of all of the Agri-Science Schools. Click the link to download the PDF file.

Download CT Agri-Science / Grange Map

Agriculture Committee Nomination Forms ...

The two nomination forms for the 2012 Connecticut State Grange Agriculture Committee contests are available for download. Please click the links to view and download each PDF file.

Outstanding Professional Nomination Form - 2012 - Coming Soon

Outstanding Young Professional Nomination Form - 2012 - Coming Soon


CT State Grange Agriculture Committee on Facebook and Twitter ...

Stay up to date with the CT State Grange Agriculture Committee by following them on Facebook and Twitter --

CT State Grange Agriculture Committee on Facebook

CT State Grange Agriculture Committee on Twitter

Did you know ...

The Agriculture / Conservation Committee will be offering the following activities for all Granges to participate in:

1. Donation to Heifer International, with total donations from throughout the year to be presented at the Banquet at the Connecticut State Grange Annual Session.

2. Agriculturally Related Resolutions -- If a Community or Pomona Grange endorses any resolutions related to agriculture they can be submitted to the State Grange for action at the annual session by directing those resolutions to the Director of the Agriculture Committee.

3. Young Professional Award -- This is an award designed to recognize a farmer less than 40 years of age who stands out as an exemplary young farmer.

4. Outstanding Professional Award -- is available for the professional who
demonstrates an outstanding interest in the promotion or advancement of
agriculture.

Applicationsand additional information will be available for download or you can contact the State Agriculture Director.


Heifer International - "Ending Hunger, Caring for the Earth"...

Heifer International's mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. Heifer does this by providing appropriate livestock, training and related services to small-scale farmers and communities worldwide.

www.heifer.org


Mission Statement ...

The mission of the Connecticut State Grange Agriculture Committee is to promote excellence in Connecticut agriculture by nurturing interest, education, and recognition of excellence in agriculture throughout Connecticut and by recommending and/or endorsing legislative positions that enhance the future of Connecticut's Agriculture.

Adopted by the Agriculture Committee of the Connecticut State Grange on May 21, 2003.


Tools available for Download ...

Visit the Downloads page to find numerous brochures, posters, forms, and more available for download for all aspects of the Grange in Connecticut.

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