Melissa in the Morning: Our Farming Report Card

The new census of agriculture was released this month. The report is conducted every five years and our Department of Agriculture looked at Connecticut’s farming numbers and operational costs. Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt explains why our farm numbers have dropped slightly and why the cost to produce farm fresh products has gone up substantially. Also, find out how you can be a part of the farming industry with some financial help from the state.

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