Emergency Preparedness for Farmers
Connecticut Farm Bureau Association, in cooperation with the Connecticut Agricultural Education Foundation, wants to assure that farmers in our state are prepared for emergencies on the farm including natural disasters and infrastructure crises.
Preparing for disasters can reduce your risk exposure and save you time and money. While the expense of recovering from any disaster or emergency can be substantial, producers who dedicate time to prepare for disasters can save significant dollars.
Training and Education
Cornell University Course – this link provides informa (read more)
Farm Labor
According to the 2010 University of Connecticut’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources report, “Economic Impacts of Connecticut’s Agricultural Industry,” Connecticut agriculture generates 20,000 jobs statewide. Productive employees help grow farms and farm businesses. As a farm owner and employer it is important to keep current with the federal and state labor laws that protect workers and your business operations. Farm Bureau is here to help you with key questions, but you should start (read more)
State Government and Agencies
CT Agricultural Experiment Station
CT Department of Consumer Protection –Food and Standards
CT Department of Economic and Community Development
CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection