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We offer educational outreach for livestock operations in Connecticut. Work with our educators to learn more about livestock management and economic development. Learn more. 

hand holding dirt with nutrient management word headerWe offer nutrient management resources for farmers and agricultural land managers, specifically in relation to excess phosphorus and nitrogen. Our work also covers high nitrates in water sources from agriculture. Learn more.

 

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Welcome to the Tri-State SARE Project. A professional development opportunity for agricultural service providers and farmers provided by the Northeast SARE state programs in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Learn more.

News

New Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rule in Effect

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the final rule that amends and strengthens its animal disease traceability regulations for certain cattle and bison. This rule came into effect on November 5, 2024. USDA’s final rule for cattle ID requires all official tags applied to cattle after November 5, 2024 to be both radio frequency ID (RFID) and visually readable. The State of Connecticut will no longer be supplying silver metal National Uniform Ear tagging System (NUES or ‘brite’) tags for use in cattle. To establish a Premise ID or receive free 840 tags (while supplies last) please contact Resha.Jacquier@ct.gov or 860-713-2541
Link to final rule

 

Latest updates in regards to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Events

SAVE the DATE - March 6th, 2025, 12:30-1:30pm

Free Webinar - HPAI Update for CT Livestock & Poultry Farmers

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2025 Tri-State SARE Webinar Series