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June 19 2020 Vol C No 21

CT Enters Phase 2 of Reopening

COVID-19 Resources

Farmers Lend Assistance

Connecticut Grown Map

Farm Employee Health Webinar

Ag Market Pricing

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Celebrate Fathers Day on SundayJune 21 with a Connecticut Growncook out barbeque or picnicusing local meats shellfishvegetables fruits dairy wine andbeer

Eastern Connecticut Farm Tour to Kick OffPhase 2 of States Reopening

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On Wednesday June 17 2020 Governor Ned Lamont and Lt Governor SusanBysiewicz joined Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P Hurlburt for a tour ofeastern Connecticut agricultural businesses in conjunction with phase two ofthe states reopening plan which included indoor seating at restaurantsRestaurants are now open for indoor and outdoor dining said GovernorLamont You can get beautiful farm fresh food right here - theres somethingfor everybodyStopping first at Full Heart Farm in Ledyard elected officials met with ownerAllyson Angelini to learn how her business has adapted to protect the health offamily and farm employees but also meet the needs of consumers during thepandemic Allyson purchased the more than six acre property at the age of 24 in 2012From clearing the overgrown land with pigs and chickens to now growing morethan 250 varieties of vegetables herbs and cut flowers her own family hasexpanded along with the farm Their health and well-being is as important toher as the more than 100 families who participate in their FarmShare program In addition to explaining what a garlic scape is Allyson shared how beingnimble creative and sticking to her core values has enabled her to offer anoutlet for other local producers and chefs to move product to high-risk immunecompromised customers Eleven weeks of the online Farm Collective featuringmore than 25 vendors with 1000 different items is providing 150 customers aweekly option to receive grocery staples in a no contact safe way In additionFull Heart Farm began offering delivery for home bound and quarantinedindividuals to ensure they had access to fresh local foods Its great to be here at Full Heart Farm where they are growing beautifulvegetables and flower bouquets said Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz Theresno better way to celebrate summer than to get out and support your localfarmersAt Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington owner Jon Edwards spoke tothe challenges as a farm winery owner when major components of theirbusiness model including events restaurant wine sales and wine tastings onpremise all came to a halt during the states Stay Safe Stay Home initiative tominimize the spread of COVID-19 He was quick to applaud efforts that keptpackage stores open and the ability to offer home delivery curbside pickuponline ordering and shipping of wine The latter of which was an unexpectedsuccess for his business During phase one the farm winery began welcoming guests back forconsumption by the glass outdoors only in a safe and socially distancedmanner As phase two is now underway larger groups are allowed outside andguests can also be seated indoors As we celebrate all the great things that Connecticut residents and businesseshave done to this point in the COVID-19 response we are reminded thatinnovation and entrepreneurship is not just practices in the field but also inmeeting market needs and reaching the consumer said CommissionerHurlburtA final stop in downtown Mystic at Grass amp Bone a butcher and restaurant thatspecializes in procuring ingredients from local farms highlighted the creativeways that restaurant owners shifted their business model to keep staffemployed through takeout delivery online ordering and creating prepared


meals and meal kits for customers Details on the states phased reopening plan can be found here and updatedguidance for various agricultural businesses or activities can be found here

Farmers Lend a Helping HandAgricultural producers continue to assist local communities William Dellacameraowner of Cecarellis Harrison Hill Farm in Northford began delivering food boxes tourban communities as part of the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program thisweek Boxes contained one head red leaf lettuce one head green leaf lettuce onebunch radishes one bunch kale one bunch Swiss chard one bunch red beets andone quart of strawberries Contents will vary each week depending on whatrsquos inseason Their contract has been extended for the next period which will consist of500 boxes per day being distributed in urban areas for a total of 20000 boxes duringthe award periodMountain Dairy has been part of the StorrsMansfield community for almost 150years and this week donated milk to benefit the residents in need during a Foodsharedistribution at EO Smith High School

COVID-19 CONSUMER RESOURCESConnecticut Grown Farm Map online interactive listing of open farm standsfarm stores and farmers markets to access Connecticut Grown produce dairymeat shellfish greenhouse and nursery stock

COVID-19 PRODUCER RESOURCESFind the latest guidance on best practices resources and updates related toCOVID-19 visit httpsportalctgovdoag-covid

List your farm farmers market or farm stand on CTGrownMapcom by clickinghere

Farm Stand Farm Store CSA Guidance available herePick-Your-Own Guidance available hereFarmers Market Guidance available here

COVID-19 Resources for Agricultural Producers


Food Safety Guidance available here NEW Equestrian Competition Guidance available here

CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWSDowntown Milford Farmers Market opens June 27 Milford Mirror 616Wineries push to sell wine at CT grocery stores WTNH News 8 617Place your orders Monroe Farmersrsquo Market goes curbside The Monroe Sun617Danbury Farmers Market Opens Friday ThePatchcom 617Arethusa Farm Dairy store opens in West Hartford offering ice cream cheeseand cafeacute seating Hartford Courant 617Brookfield Farmers Market Kicks Off Season On Friday ThePatchcom 619

COVID-19 Resources for Farm Employee HealthTime Jun 23 2020 0700 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting httpsus02webzoomusj82814799000Meeting ID 828 1479 9000Dial +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

Free webinar available to Connecticut farm owners and employees to learnabout resources available to ensure employee health and safety


Connecticut Farm Bureau Executive Director Joan NicholsDept of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P HurlburtDept of Public Health Commissioner Deidre Gifford ndash DPH Guidelinesand Best PracticesCT Deputy COO Michelle Gillman - FQHC and PPE resourcesQampA

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO VISITING A FARM POST-COVID

By Stacey Stearns and Nancy Barrett UConn Extension

Facemasks and social distancing have become the norm in all parts of ourlives Farm stands community supported agriculture (CSA) operationsfarmersrsquo markets and pick-your-own operations have remained open despitethe pandemic However the operations have changed to adhere to regulationsfrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Before you visit the farm or farmersrsquo market there are a few things the farmerwants you to know

Wear your mask at all times We are responsible for the health and safetyof our family workers and all of our farm visitors Everyone must complyMinimize the number of people in your group Although parts of theoperation are outdoors we still must follow state and CDC guidelines onthe number of visitors on the farm at one time Reducing the number ofpeople in your group helpsKeep your children close at all times If you do bring your children makesure they stay with you the entire timeDonrsquot eat at the farm Do not eat anything at the farm If itrsquos a pick-your-own operation do not eat any fruit in the field Wait until you get homewash the berries or other produce and then eat it Do not bring snacksfrom home to the farm either Visit httpwwwfoodsafetyuconnedu formore information on food safetyLeave your pets at home We love our animals too but in thesechallenging times we cannot have them at our farms or farmersrsquo marketsIf someone was sick they can increase the spread of disease Pleaseleave your dogs at home


Practice physical distancing Even though we are outside or picking in thefield we need to maintain our physical distances from others Our farmsand markets are setting up signs and marking areas for physicaldistancing to the best of our ability Please help us out and stay consciousof your proximity to other farm visitors and workersStay home if you feel ill Please help us keep everyone safe and healthySmile Even with your facemask on wersquoll know that yoursquore smiling Wecanrsquot wait to see you at the farm and appreciate your continued support

Although these challenging times have created a new normal for all of us goingto a farm stand pick-your-own operation or farmersrsquo market can restore somesemblance of normal activity Farmers want you to visit and purchase productsCrops are ripening daily and we all want to enjoy some Connecticut grownfoods Keep these tips in mind as you visit the farm so we can all enjoy the bestthat our farms have to offerTo find a farm operation near you visit httpctgrownmapcom

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On Wednesday June 17 2020 Governor Ned Lamont and Lt Governor SusanBysiewicz joined Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P Hurlburt for a tour ofeastern Connecticut agricultural businesses in conjunction with phase two ofthe states reopening plan which included indoor seating at restaurantsRestaurants are now open for indoor and outdoor dining said GovernorLamont You can get beautiful farm fresh food right here - theres somethingfor everybodyStopping first at Full Heart Farm in Ledyard elected officials met with ownerAllyson Angelini to learn how her business has adapted to protect the health offamily and farm employees but also meet the needs of consumers during thepandemic Allyson purchased the more than six acre property at the age of 24 in 2012From clearing the overgrown land with pigs and chickens to now growing morethan 250 varieties of vegetables herbs and cut flowers her own family hasexpanded along with the farm Their health and well-being is as important toher as the more than 100 families who participate in their FarmShare program In addition to explaining what a garlic scape is Allyson shared how beingnimble creative and sticking to her core values has enabled her to offer anoutlet for other local producers and chefs to move product to high-risk immunecompromised customers Eleven weeks of the online Farm Collective featuringmore than 25 vendors with 1000 different items is providing 150 customers aweekly option to receive grocery staples in a no contact safe way In additionFull Heart Farm began offering delivery for home bound and quarantinedindividuals to ensure they had access to fresh local foods Its great to be here at Full Heart Farm where they are growing beautifulvegetables and flower bouquets said Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz Theresno better way to celebrate summer than to get out and support your localfarmersAt Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington owner Jon Edwards spoke tothe challenges as a farm winery owner when major components of theirbusiness model including events restaurant wine sales and wine tastings onpremise all came to a halt during the states Stay Safe Stay Home initiative tominimize the spread of COVID-19 He was quick to applaud efforts that keptpackage stores open and the ability to offer home delivery curbside pickuponline ordering and shipping of wine The latter of which was an unexpectedsuccess for his business During phase one the farm winery began welcoming guests back forconsumption by the glass outdoors only in a safe and socially distancedmanner As phase two is now underway larger groups are allowed outside andguests can also be seated indoors As we celebrate all the great things that Connecticut residents and businesseshave done to this point in the COVID-19 response we are reminded thatinnovation and entrepreneurship is not just practices in the field but also inmeeting market needs and reaching the consumer said CommissionerHurlburtA final stop in downtown Mystic at Grass amp Bone a butcher and restaurant thatspecializes in procuring ingredients from local farms highlighted the creativeways that restaurant owners shifted their business model to keep staffemployed through takeout delivery online ordering and creating prepared

























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