Seminara, Horn congratulate Norfolk farm on $$ award

October 12, 2023

Seminara, Horn congratulate Norfolk farm on $$ award - CT Senate Republic

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Norfolk lawmakers congratulate local farm on state $$ award to help recover from summer flooding

NORFOLK – State lawmakers congratulated area farm Tantara, LLC in Norfolk on receiving Farmland Restoration Flood Response Grant Program funding from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture to help recover from excessive rainfall in July.

The awards provide matching funds to farmers, nonprofits, and municipalities who were impacted by the flooding and will support bringing these lands back into agricultural production.

“The July flooding created significant challenges for Connecticut farmers,” Sen. Lisa Seminara said. “This funding will enable Tantara, LLC to make necessary remediation steps and continue their important work.”

“The devastation of this summer’s storms have had a lasting impact on local farms,” Rep. Maria Horn stated, “I am pleased to learn that Tantra LLC has received this grant funding to assist in their rehabilitation.”