READ CAREFULLY! THIS IS IMPORTANT!

You as a Farm Seeker or Farm Owner in the program are responsible for:

• Completely and accurately completing the Connecticut Farm Link Application
• Proofreading the information you send to the Connecticut Farm Link Program
• Searching for Farm Seekers on the Farm Link website
• Requesting and reviewing Questionnaires that are sent to you
• Contacting those persons who best meet your qualifications
• Asking questions to gather information.  Example: Questions related to farm work experience, farm ownership goals, farm management experience
• Checking references
• Meeting with those persons who best meet your qualifications
• Contacting the Department of Agriculture in writing if you wish to remove or update your listing
• Following up after a match so we can evaluate the program.  We will ask you to fill out a questionnaire to give us information that will help you and others in the future.

This Program Does Not:

• Screen applicants
• Check references
• Guarantee a suitable match for your needs

If you find a listing that looks promising, call (860) 713-2503 with the case number along with your case number. A complete copy of the questionnaire with contact information will be mailed to you. Calling the contact is your responsibility. PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have a computer or access to the Internet at a public library, contact our office for copies of promising farm owners or seekers.