FSNE’s Late Spring 2022 Policy Update

Fair Play Required for Local and Regional Food Systems Transformation Contributed by Karen Nordstrom, FSNE Policy Network Manager Key Issue:  Over the last month, much has happened on the policy

Southern New England Farmers of Color Collaborative Offers Land Access Course

The Southern New England Farmers of Color Collaborative (SNEFCC) is now offering their first course on land access for BIPOC farmers in CT, MA and RI. In this course, students

Alongside a career in IT, Robert Chang forges a new life as a farmer, while advocating for farmers of color in Southern New England

Originally published in the Boston Globe. Another in a series of occasional stories looking at BIPOC farmers in New England. Robert Chang harvests garlic scapes on Echo Farm in Woodstock,

Comments in response to USDA’s Supply Chain request

The Food Solutions New England network is pleased to have jointly created and submitted comments to USDA with the Food System Planners Partnership (representing all six New England states), highlighting
Niaz Dorry and Senator Marilyn Moore

Food for Thought

On July 22 at a brightly painted building on Farmington Avenue in Hartford, I got to witness something amazing for Connecticut Food System Alliance’s Food Summit and Network Launch. I
New laws in Connecticut and Maryland are aimed at aimed at curbing the dramatic die off of native bees and other pollinators. Photo: EcoPhotography

Beelieve it! Maryland and Connecticut Pass Landmark Legislation To Protect Pollinators

This post originally appeared on the Conservation Law Foundation blog on June 24, 2016 for #PollinatorWeek. Following in the footsteps of President Obama’s Pollinator Research Action Plan, several states have proposed
Stacey Stearns and Amanda Freund in Phoenix with YDLI participants from the Northeast.

Connecticut Farmers Graduate in the Holstein Foundation’s 9th Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class

Over 40 young adults from across the U.S. and Canada recently graduated from the Holstein Foundation’s ninth Young Dairy Leaders Institute class, with Phase III being held February 24-27 in
Sweet Acre Farm stand

Farm to Capitol: Local CSA at the LOB

In 2014 a pilot Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program was launched at the Capitol:  three neighboring farms from Lebanon, CT — Sweet Acre Farm, Beltane Farm, and M&K Dairy —
Jiff Martin

Jiff Martin Selected as White House Champion of Change

On Monday, October 26, the White House recognized 12 individuals from across the country as White House Champions of Change for Sustainable and Climate Smart Agriculture. UConn Extension’s Jiff Martin was selected
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Youth Leaders Build Food Justice Movement in Connecticut

As a youth I can say that it’s not everyday your voice has the chance to be heard. But last year, a few other youth from Connecticut, along with myself