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CT HB05383
Bill
Status
6/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Expands Farm Viability Matching Grant Program to include development and implementation of programs and services that promote farm and farmland access and transfer of farms
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Modifies Connecticut Farm Link program to include leasing and transfers of farm operations in addition to sales in the database of farmers and agricultural landowners
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Changes the department's role to "facilitate contact between parties with compatible interests" rather than "similar interests"
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct outreach to landowners and farmers, perform on-site investigations of enrolled lands, and provide educational programming on farm transfer, succession planning, leasing, and starting farm businesses
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Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to create partnerships or utilize third-party entities to implement Connecticut Farm Link program provisions
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Farm Viability Matching Grant Program And The Connecticut Farm Link Program.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/2/2016