Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments

The RiverCOG Regional Agriculture Council (RAC) is the first of its kind in Connecticut. The RAC is comprised of a representative from each of the region’s municipalities and pursues the objectives of supporting farming in the 17 municipalities and promotion of agriculture-friendly land use and municipal policies. Goals of the RAC include:

• Serving as an information and education conduit between farmers, municipal boards and commissions, elected officials, nonprofit agencies, and civic organizations

• Providing guidance and review of municipal land use regulations related to agriculture

• Providing guidance and information regarding agriculturally related tax programs and policies

• Assisting with conflict resolution of agriculturally related issues

• Identifying economic opportunities for towns and farmers

The Regional Agriculture Council recently launched a website entitled “Know Your Farmers”, which promotes farms in the lower Connecticut River valley region. At present, about 50 farms are included. We are actively soliciting those who aren’t a part of the promotional site to join in. If you have a suggestion for a farm to include please contact us.

The RAC meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the offices of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments, 145 Dennison Road, Essex, CT.