Manchester Agriculture Preservation Association
The purpose of the Manchester Agriculture Preservation Association is to preserve and promote agriculture in Manchester so that farmers and gardeners can prosper,consumers are able to buy fresh, local food, and all residents can enjoy green spaces and celebrate the town’s rich farming heritage.
Dear Friends
Welcome to the MAPA blog site. We are a band of Manchester farmers, home gardeners, foodies, and lover of all stuff grown from the good earth. Our desire is to preserve the remaining farmland and promote growing fruits and vegetables in Manchester. As with any volunteer run organization, we are always on the look out for help. If you are passionate about growing, committed to open space and the greening of Manchester, and love hanging out with cool folks, you have come to the right place. Give me a call at (860) 432-9396 or email me at johnsweedon@yahoo.com. We have been looking for you.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Article on Recent Agriculture Workshop
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Important Agriculture Workshop
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Eligible for Federal Programs
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Dannel P. Malloy, Governor
Steven K. Reviczky, Commissioner
Robert R. Pellegrino, Bureau Director
CONNECTICUT
G R O W N
Marketing & Technology Bureau, (860) 713-2503
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Special Addendum to February 9, 2011 Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
Agricultural Snowstorm Losses Must Be Reported to the Farm Service Agency
within 30 Days to be Eligible for Federal Programs
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has received reports of significant damage to agricultural buildings across the state as a result of recent
snowstorms and excessive snow loads. As of February 9th, the agency has received word that over 300 agricultural structures on 99 farms have either
totally or partially collapsed. The department continues to tally losses to buildings, equipment, and supplies, as well as the significant loss of livestock
resulting from building collapses.
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) may have programs available to assist those who have experienced agricultural losses. It is very important that
everyone who has experienced a loss due to the weather this winter report their loss to FSA within 30 calendar days of when the loss is apparent to the
producer. Losses can include buildings, equipment, stored feed, livestock, seed, fertilizer, started plants, inventory, etc.
With regard to livestock, FSA will require documentation such as ownership documentation, normal mortality rates, and the number and kind of livestock
lost as a direct result of these winter storms. Producers should track all costs including relocation, transporting feed, disposal, etc.
Fact sheets can be found on FSA’s website, http://www.fsa.usda.gov. Click on Newsroom then Fact Sheets.
In addition to FSA’s requirements, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture is also tallying agricultural losses as part of the state’s overall effort to
account all agricultural losses associated with this winter’s storms. This information is being provided to Governor Dannel P. Malloy in an effort to support
requests for possible federal assistance. In addition to reporting your loss to FSA, you can help the agency’s efforts by also reporting your agricultural loss
to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. To report your agricultural loss, please contact the commissioner’s office at (860) 713-2500.
FSA can be contacted at the phone numbers below:
Connecticut State FSA Office Phone: (860) 871-4090
344 Merrow Road, Suite B (FAX) (860) 871-4099
Tolland, CT 06084-3917
Marsha B. Jetté – State Executive Director
Hartford-Tolland County FSA Office Phone: (860)-688-7725
100 Northfield Drive, FL 4 (FAX) (860)-688-0083
Windsor, CT 06095-4730
Ross E. Eddy – County Executive Director
Litchfield-Fairfield County FSA Office Phone: (860) 626-8852
1185 New Litchfield Street (FAX) (860) 626-8850
Torrington, CT 06790-6098
Howard E. Rood – County Executive Director
New Haven-Middlesex County FSA Office Phone: (203) 269-6665
97 Barnes Road (FAX) (203)294-9741
Wallingford, CT 06492-1900
Nancy H. Welsh – County Executive Director
New London County FSA Office Phone: (860) 887-9941
238 West Town Street (FAX) (860) 887-4082
Norwich, CT 06360-6599
Ann Marie McCard – County Executive Director
Windham County FSA Office Phone: (860) 774-8397
139 Wolf Den Road (FAX) (860) 779-0148
Brooklyn, CT 06234-1729
Dawn S. Pindell – County Executive Director
Monday, January 3, 2011
Farm Energy Program
Learn about the CT Farm Energy Program and the technical assistance it provides, along with an overview of the new Connecticut Farm Energy Best Management Practice (BMP) Guide.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will present information on funding available for select conservation practices allowed under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to address energy issues, and what is involved in applying for an Agricultural Energy Management Plan (AgEMP). Learn how the recommendations from the AgEMP can be funded through EQIP financial assistance.
January 5, 2011 @ 6 pm
Tolland County AG Center
24 Hyde Avenue (Rte 30)
Vernon, CT 06066
January 10, 2011 @ 6 pm
Middlesex UConn Extension
1066 Saybrook Road (Rte 154)
Haddam, CT 06438
January 19, 2011 @ 3 pm
Norwich USDA Service Center
238 West Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
January 24, 2010 @ 6 pm
Windham UConn Extension
139 Wolf Den RoadBrooklyn, CT 06234
January 26, 2011 @ 3 pm
Windsor USDA Service Center
100 Northfield Drive, 4th Floor
Windsor, CT 06095
This series of workshops is made possible through the partnership of Eastern CT Resource Conservation & Development Area (RC&D), USDA Rural Development (RD), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service(NRCS) and the CT Farm Energy Program (CFEP).
USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider
The workshops are free and open to the public to attend, please call or email the CT Farm Energy Program if you plan to attend so that we have enough materials available.
Workshop Flyer is attached
Amanda Fargo-Johnson
Program Coordinator
CT Farm Energy Program
www.ctfarmenergy.org
860-345-3977