Awardee Name
University of Connecticut
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Farmland ConneCTions Service
Awardee State/Territory
Connecticut
Involved States/territories
Connecticut
Award Year
2011
End Date
Award Amount
$27,382.00
Project Background
Project will use the Farmalnd ConneCTions Guide and a basis for delivering outreach and one-on-one guidance to municipalities, municipalities and others wishing to lease land to agricultural producers. The purpose is to provide a free service to demonstrate lease agreements that successfully balance environmental stewardship with farm viablilty. This project provides support and guidence to further the goals of allowing idle lands to become part of a viable farming operation
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No