We love providing you with information on what's available to new and beginning farmers in the state and talking through some of the issues that you may be facing on the farm.  Based on the success of out listserv (you can join here!), we've decided to compile much of the information that we send out into one dense, helpful, newsletter each month.  To read the current newsletter, or to see past editions, read on below and find the information that is most helpful to you!

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Solid Ground Newsletter: November 14, 2024

• Meet the Consultants
• Grant Funding for Your Farm
• November Farm Tasks
• Upcoming Events
• TOPP Corner
• Grants Open
• Getting to the Root Video Series
• Partner Highlights

Solid Ground Newsletter: October 10, 2024

• Meet the Consultants
• October Farm Tasks: Prepping for winter
• Upcoming Events
• Grants Open
• N. E. Fruit and Veg BIPOC cohort
• DIY Season Extension Video Series
• Venture Farming Institute accepting apps

Solid Ground Newsletter: September 12, 2024

• Meet the Team
• September Farm Tasks: Cover Crops
• Upcoming Events
• Grants Open
• CT Kids for CT Kids Week
• Farmer Stress and Solutions Series
• Partner Highlight: CT NRCS 

Solid Ground Newsletter: August 8, 2024

• Meet the Team- Jiff Martin
• August Farm Tasks: Storing Your Crops
• Upcoming Events
• Grants Open
• Venture Farming Institute
• Heavy Rain Simulation Video
• Partner Highlight: CT SBDC

Solid Ground Newsletter: July 11, 2024

• Meet the Team- Robert Chang
• July Farm Tasks: Heat Management
• Upcoming Events
• Grants Open
• Caption This
• On Farm Composting
• Video Partner Highlight: Farm Service Agency

Solid Ground Newsletter: June 13, 2024

• Caption This
• June Farm Tasks: Weed Management
• Upcoming Events
• Grants Open
• Fruit Pricing
• Livestock Video Series
• Welcome Uconn Ext Soil Health Educator

Solid Ground Newsletter: May 9, 2024 

• Team Talks- Meet Becca
• May Farm Tasks: Getting Ready For Market
• Upcoming Events
• Grants Open
• UConn Plant Lab
• Marketing Video Series
• Partner Highlight: TOPP  CT NOFA

Solid Ground Newsletter: April 11, 2024

• Team Talks- Meet Melanie
• April Farm Tasks: Soil Prep and Transplanting
• Upcoming Events
• Grants Open
• TOPP Consultations
• Wash Station Video Series
• Partner Highlight: AFT Soil Testing

Solid Ground Newsletter: March 14, 2024

• Team Talks- Meet Brittany
• March Farm Tasks: Soil Testing
• Upcoming Events
• Grants Open
• Solid Ground Ag Mechanics
• Soil Video Series
• Partner Highlight: NRCS EQIP/CSP Funding

Solid Ground Newsletter: February 8th, 2024

• Team Talks- Meet Nancy
• February Farm Tasks: Seed Starting
• Upcoming Events
• Grants Open
• Solid Ground Consultation
• DIY Video Series: DIY Farm Hacks
• Partner Highlight: UConn Small Farms Innovation Projects

Solid Ground Newsletter: January 24th, 2024

• Team Talks- Meet Saquana
• January Farm Tasks: Crop Planning
• Upcoming Events
• Grants Open
• Solid Ground Online Courses
• DIY Video Series: DIY Cool Bots
• Partner Highlight: CT NOFA Farm Share