
I am proud that nearly $53 million in federal funds are now one big step closer to putting money in the pockets of Connecticut farmers.
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I am proud that nearly $53 million in federal funds are now one big step closer to putting money in the pockets of Connecticut farmers.

This $52.9 million in federal aid provides long overdue and much needed relief to the Connecticut farmers impacted by 2023 and 2024’s devastating storms.

This block grant delivers real, targeted assistance to the people who grow our food, and I’m grateful to our federal delegation and Commissioner Hurlburt for the work they put in to deliver this relief to our local farmers.

It’s an honor to join my colleagues, along with Governor Lamont and Commissioner Hurlburt, to announce an agreement that takes a consequential step closer to ensuring our state’s growers are made whole for the losses they incurred.

This block grant will bring targeted relief to farmers to address these gaps.

Connecticut’s farms not only provide fresh, nutritious food for the people of our state, but they also are small businesses that support thousands of jobs and are a critical component of our economy.

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