Connecticut Contacts
SNAP Info & Contacts
Program Name/EBT Card Name: Connect Card
Current Contractor: Xerox State and Local Solutions, Inc. (Conduent)
Contact:
Kristin Krawetzky
EBT Supervisor
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Kristin.Krawetzky@ct.gov
(860) 424-5756
Connecticut Ag Department
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
FMNP & SFMNP
Connecticut WIC & Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Jaime Smith, SFMNP / FMNP Coordinator
Phone: (860) 713-2559
FAX #: (860) 713-2516
Email: Jaime.Smith@ct.gov
Connecticut News/Case Studies
Standing Together Against Racism: Black Lives Matter
Stephanie Fenty June 3, 2020Over the past week, the United States has been shaken by the deep inequities rooted within our justice system that have continued to destroy the lives of Black Americans like George Floyd. In the past, the Farmers Market Coalition has largely remained silent on matters of race and injustice. We will do so no longer.… Read More
$4.6M grant doubles food stamp value at New England farmers markets
Liz Comiskey August 17, 2018The bonus bucks program has been around for several years, but this is the first year the program’s incentive has been a 100% match. “Not only is it helping low income families to be able to afford a healthier diet, but it’s also reinvesting that money into Rhode Island’s economy and New England’s economy,” explained… Read More
From Coast to Coast: A Snapshot of the 2018 Farmers Market Poster Contest
Allie Vrtachnik May 25, 2018The 2018 National Farmers Market Poster Contest has come to a close, folks! The deadline for poster submissions was May 15th, but you still have till until May 31st to act as a judge for the Fan Favorite award. Your vote counts as a ‘like’ for your local market or favorite submission. Browse the contest… Read More
Connecticut Resources
Willimantic Farmers’ Market Business Planning Guide
FMC January 6, 2017The Business Planning Guide was developed with the support of a USDA Farmers’ Market Promotion Program grant, GROW Windham and the Willimantic Farmers’ Market. The business planning guide was developed by Joe Bonelli, an extension educator through the University of Connecticut. The guide is designed to help individuals interested in farming decide if it is… Read More
“Farmers Market” Defined
Alex Canepa November 2, 2017The federal government, along with many states and commonwealths define “farmers market” in statute or code. These definitions determine eligibility for participation in programs including the WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs as well as state-administered farmers market certification programs. In the interest of consumer protection, lawmakers in multiple states have also explicitly prohibited… Read More
FMC Insurance Webinar Series
Liz Comiskey December 7, 2013Protecting Board Members & Learning the Nitty Gritty of Statewide Insurance Programs. April 5, 2011. Peter Kochenburger, University of Connecticut School of Law; Melissa Kauffman, Jester Insurance; Bill Otto, Minnesota Farmers Market Association; Jeff Cole, Mass Farmers Markets. Making the Most of Your Market Insurance Policy & Minimizing Market Liability Risk. March 8, 2011. Eileen… Read More
