Vernon's Strong Farm Gets Hefty State Grant

VERNON, CT — A preserved farm in Vernon that doubles as an agricultural education center is getting a sizable state grant.

Governor Ned Lamont Wednesday announced that the State of Connecticut is releasing more than $7 million in state grants to several nonprofit organizations for the purposes of making facility and infrastructure upgrades at 34 cultural and historic sites statewide.

Strong Family Farm in Vernon is in line for $107,870 to implement occupancy compliance upgrades.

The funds are being released under the state’s Good to Great Grant Program, which is co-administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and CT Humanities. It was established in 2014 with a goal of helping nonprofit arts, cultural, or history organizations enhance visitors’ experiences in engaging, meaningful, and relevant ways.

"As one of the oldest states in the nation, Connecticut has many unique cultural and historic sites that not only share the history of our state but also provide avenues for that culture to continue into today," Lamont said. "I'm glad that we can release this state funding and get it into the hands of these nonprofit organizations, who will use these grants to maintain and enhance the valuable services they provide to residents and visitors to our state."

String Farm is located at 274 West Street in Vernon.