Working farm buildings and pasture in New Milford, Connecticut

169 municipalities

The 169 Towns Tour

One farm visit in every Connecticut town—showcasing modern agriculture, hearing local challenges, and meeting with mayors and zoning officials to build support for an updated Right to Farm law.

5,500

farms across Connecticut

Approximately 380,000 acres of working farmland

$4B

added to the state economy annually

Jobs, local food, and rural businesses

23,000

acres of farmland lost or compromised

2001–2016 — among the highest rates in the U.S.

169

towns — one farm visit each

Building support to update Right to Farm in every municipality

Farm building and storage shed in rural Connecticut

Feature a farm

Each stop highlights a working farm or forest operation—how they produce, steward land, and connect with their community.

Farm animals at Westmoor Park in West Hartford, Connecticut

Showcase & listen

Public conversations about what farms do today: production, education, direct sales, conservation, and staying economically viable.

Autumn forest in western Connecticut — working woodlands and open space

Reach local leaders

Outreach to each town’s mayor and zoning bodies to discuss Right to Farm ordinances and updates that protect modern agriculture.

We need a team

Visiting every town means coordinators, drivers, photographers, local connectors, and people who can help schedule meetings with mayors and zoning commissions. If you can help in even one town, we want to hear from you.

Join the team Nominate a farm to feature

Public launch: June 4, 2026 on radio & podcast. Subscribe for tour dates