Steven K. Reviczky, Connecticut's Agriculture Commisioner, announced a $5 million initiative aimed at restoring the state's farmland. Dubbed the Farmland Restoration Program, the state will match grants up to $20,000 to those who would like to improve their land and increase their soil's output.
"Connecticut's agricultural sector is a critical component of the state's history and our economy, and we are committed to supporting efforts to preserve, protect and restore our farms," said Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy. "Over the past year we have worked hard to strengthen our economy, adding more than 9,000 jobs in the state in the last 13 months."
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