Land use policy that provides a regulatory framework supportive of the continued sustainability and viability of Connecticut agriculture:

 

a. Concern for proposals that may erode the "as of right” protections afforded farmers under the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act and farmers’ access to water

 

b. Protection of agricultural lands from off-site storm water run-off

 

Support Programs Vital to the Future of Connecticut Agriculture:

 

a. Continued funding of the Farmland Preservation Program and the Community Investment Act

 

b. Funding necessary for the continued success of:

c. Long term solution to sustain Connecticut’s dairy industry

 

Support Policies that Encourage Farm Viability:

a. Simplify the requirements for value-added agriculture production

 

b. Standards and protocols that enhance community farmers’ markets and ensure participating farmers’ability to sample produce and farm products