Free Marketing and Branding Assistance for Organic Farms
November 5, 2025
After many years as a respected label for identifying Connecticut-grown and raised products, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture is now launching a “Connecticut Grown ORGANIC” label, specifically recognizing USDA certified organic food that is grown, raised, or produced by Connecticut farmers and food producers.
As this new label rolls out, CT NOFA and UConn Extension are partnering with CT DoAg (Connecticut Grown) to improve farm marketing capacity for Connecticut organic farms through free, one-on-one technical assistance. This assistance, available to certified organic and transitioning organic farm businesses, will aid in marketing and branding, and will inform you of the best ways to increase consumer awareness of the value of your USDA certified organic products.
Organic Outreach Specialist Dave Tschiegg is available for in-person or virtual meetings to assist your marketing efforts and help guide you through the best ways to leverage the forthcoming CT Grown Organic campaign.
Click here to schedule an appointment.
Technical assistance services offered include:
- Guidance on participating in the CT Grown USDA certified organic campaign and related promotional opportunities
- Technical assistance implementing CT Grown USDA certified organic brand and marketing assets
- Share insights from organic consumer research report to support market growth and customer engagement
- Evaluate current marketing strategies and materials
- Make recommendations for enhancing brand messaging and storytelling around certified organic status and products
- Assess website and social media presence
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