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With many restaurants still closed and schools keeping their doors shut for the remainder of the academic year, there is still a massive surplus of milk in Connecticut.

Community Supported Agricultural is becoming a growing trend among shoppers looking to pick out fresh produce from farms. It’s an option many people say helps them avoid large crowds at local grocery stores. The familiar option of picking up your weekly produce from local farms is gaining traction heading into the growing season around Connecticut. Jennifer Villa is the...

Supporting agriculture in the community has led many residents to turn their support to farms during this pandemic

With schools closed and restaurants only doing takeout or delivery, there is a massive surplus of milk right now across the state and country. “Every day, 1,200 truckloads of milk are dumped across the country. If you think about that, it’s just insane,” said Bill Davenport, the Litchfield County 4-H Educator with UConn Extension. On Wednesday, instead of dumping thousands…

Dairy farms are donating a surplus to people in need n Connecticut amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The surplus comes from the closures of schools and restaurants.

Dairy farmers are struggling to stay in business as demand and prices drop amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Milk prices are plummeting and Connecticut farms are facing the fallout

Milk prices are plummeting and Connecticut farms are facing the fallout.

A Connecticut dairy farmer is making sure his product continues to make it to customers.