Representative Foster Named "Legislator of the Year" by CT Farm Bureau
November 9, 2023
State Representative Jaime Foster (D-Ellington, East Windsor, and Vernon) was recently honored as "Legislator of the Year" by the CT Farm Bureau.
The award was presented on November 8 during the CT Agricultural Expo at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville.
"CFBA is proud to present Rep. Foster with the 2023 CT Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year award," said CT Farm Bureau Executive Director Joann Nichols. "Since her election to the legislature, she’s been a champion for the Agriculture and Farming Communities in Connecticut. We thank her for her continued advocacy and look forward to continuing our work together in the coming legislative sessions."
"I'm truly honored to have been chosen for this award," said Rep. Foster. "Living in a farming and agricultural town like Ellington, I feel invested in protecting and improving outcomes for the farming and agricultural communities. Thanks to all the farms who have talked to me about what they need so that I have a direction to move in. I will continue to work hard and deliver for the farming and agriculture communities in the 57th District, as well as Connecticut."
Among the agricultural victories that Rep. Foster is most proud of:
- Raising the cap on what Connecticut can pay for farmland preservation;
- Increasing grant pools for DEEP and Department of Agriculture grants for farmers;
- Supporting local on farm anaerobic digesters getting permits;
- Working to address water quality improvements without unintended consequences for farmers;
- Commitment to continuing Farmers Market Nutrition Program increases in funding;
- Addressing weather-related losses in coordination with the federal delegation;
- Continuing to escalate the voices of the farmers in the 57th District and beyond in Hartford.
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