Activism & Policy

The EPA has proposed repealing the Endangerment Finding. The Endangerment Finding is the basis for the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. The Endangerment Finding acknowledges what science and frontline communities have long known: that climate pollution poses a direct and growing threat to human life.

The 2025 Connecticut legislative session recently wrapped up and included a number of victories on important bills supporting local food and agriculture. Wins include the Farm Bill for Connecticut, the Local Food for Local Schools Incentive Program, Farmland Protection and Farmland Access programs, and more.

Now is the time for action! The following important agricultural bills are currently before the CT General Assembly, but the session is closing soon. S.B. 1522 would increase funding for the Community Investment Act (CIA). S.B. 1497, along with the amendment filed as LCO #7446, would create a “Farm Bill” in Connecticut with several important provisions for farmland access and preservation. Both are awaiting a vote in the Senate. 

Several CT NOFA State Advocacy Priorities Are Ready to Move Forward in the State Senate! Read the full update for important and time critical action items.

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA), along with the six other organizations comprising the NOFA Interstate Council (NOFA I.C.) in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont, joined a broad lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration’s unlawful reorganization of the federal government.

Urge your state legislators to support H.B. 7013, "An Act Concerning Enhancements To The Local Food For Schools Incentive Program and The CT Grown For CT Kids Grant Program," currently under consideration. This bill strengthens our state's local food incentive program and ensures continued funding for farm-to-school initiatives through the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program.