Connecticut's $37M Lab Upgrade for Farmers

0:00Connecticut just broke ground on a $37,900,000 project to renovate and expand the historic Anderson Magnerelli Valley Laboratory in Windsor. This spot, run by the Agricultural Experiment Station, gets a full modern makeover, plus a new three-story addition, adding about 24,800 square feet of lab and support space. The upgrades focus on boosting research into plant diseases, insect pests, soil health, and other environmental issues facing farmers and growers. Governor Ned Lamont highlighted how this word backs up farmers by tackling invasive pests and diseases while bolstering the state's agricultural economy and safeguarding the environment. They are also installing modular greenhouses, upgrading utilities, and adding a geothermal well field for energy-efficient heating and cooling. All this means better diagnostic services for commercial growers, towns, and even homeowners keeping Connecticut's ag sector strong and sustainable for years to come.

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