Land and Environment

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• Remediation – Site Cleanup

  The remediation of contaminated sites protects human health and the environment by improving the quality of Connecticut's soil, groundwater, surface water and air.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Agricultural Laws and Regulations

  Laws and regulations related to the use, protection, taxation and transfer of land for agriculture. The state also lists regulations governing dog kennels, grooming and training facilities and pet shops, as well as some pertaining to rabies and scrapie containment and the production of eggs, small poultry and milk

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Second Chance

  In 2002, the agency constructed a large animal rehabilitation facility designed to hold horses and other large animals that have been seized in cases of animal cruelty. Located at York Correctional Facility in Niantic, "Second Chance" is a collaborative effort between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Corrections. Inmates from York Correctional can volunteer to help rehabilitate the animals.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Risk Management Crop Insurance Program

  State farmers could be eligible for federally-subsidized crop insurance through the Connecticut Farm Risk Management and Crop Insurance Program.  Members of the Department of Agriculture and the University of Connecticut administer the program. 

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Connecticut Hemp Program

  Connecticut has an approved state plan by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for hemp producers.