Supporting Beginning, Limited Resource, and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers in their Efforts to Grow Local Food Systems

Between 2002 and 2007, the number of Connecticut’s farms increased by 17% (the number of smaller farms under 50 acres is slightly higher). Many of these are part-time producers with limited resources and expertise to farm in a sustainable manner.

In 2010, approximately 40% of the 150 EQIP and AMA contracts, as well as 57% of all contracts to install seasonal high tunnels, were awarded to these farmers. Many were also either organic or transitioning-to-organic producers.

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