Since 1965, Weantinoge has conserved more than 2,800 acres of farmland across Northwest Connecticut.

This critical work will continue in 2019, in part, through an innovative partnership between Weantinoge, the Town of Warren, Warren Land Trust, Lake Waramaug Task Force, and the Northwest Hills Council of Governments on a project called Warren’s Farming Future.

Together these partners received a $22,800 grant from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, which will also leverage an additional $18,885 of in-kind support. The funds will be used to develop a long-term plan to support farm viability, sustainable farming practices, and farmland conservation in the Town of Warren.

Warren’s agricultural history predates the Revolutionary War, and its farming heritage and scenic beauty are beloved by residents and visitors. Warren’s Farming Future will help ensure the Town retains the economic, environmental, and quality-of-life benefits derived from its finite and irreplaceable farmland. Further, sustainable farming practices will help to protect the clean, natural waters of the Town, which is located within the watersheds of Lake Waramaug, as well as the Shepaug and the Housatonic Rivers. Warren’s Farming Future is an opportunity to support the continuation of a farming legacy that is deeply valued by the community and fundamental to its social and economic well-being.