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Legislators Push for Agricultural Focus at Capitol By Linda Tishler Levinson

Syrup Finesse Dan Roulier of Worthington Pond Farm in Somers removes foam off the top of maple tree sap, which he is boiling to produce pure maple syrup. Roulier gives tours to school children and other organizations on how maple syrup is made, explaining how it takes 40 gallons of sap to produce 1 gallon of maple syrup. Additional photo page 24. Photo by Butler Photography

In This Issue • STUDENTS: Robotics team gets its buzz on for competition ..............p. 3 • EAST WINDSOR: Grand list has its ups and downs ..........................................p. 4 • EAST WINDSOR: Museum struck in hunt for precious metals..............p. 6 • ELLINGTON: Special valentine for town’s senior citizens......................p. 7 • ELLINGTON: Beauty and the Beast comes to EHS stage......................p. 8 • SUNDAY DRIVE: The good food and drink at Blue Back Square...p. 10

• ENFIELD: Grand list brings less than grand news........................p. 13 • ENFIELD: After-school program receives major funding ..................p. 14 • SOMERS: Recycling gets easier for town residents ..........................p. 18 • REGIONAL: Time for the annual home and garden show ............p. 25 • STAFFORD: Solar panels could cut school energy costs......................p. 30 • STAFFORD: SHS honor roll ........p. 31 • CLASSIFIEDS:.....................pp.34-35

• NEXT ISSUE • DEADLINE: March 29, 2012 (860) 698-0020 www.thenorthcentralnews.com

Although efforts for a select committee on agriculture will not come to fruition this legislative session, state Sen. John Kissel, R-Enfield, hopes the idea grows into an agricultural caucus. Along with state Rep. Penny Bacchiochi, R-Somers, Kissel at a Feb. 2 State Capitol news conference called for the creation of a legislative committee focusing on agriculture issues. “Agriculture contributes $3.5 billion to Connecticut’s economy and accounts for about 20,000 jobs statewide, but we feel the industry has not come anywhere close to its potential,� Kissel said. “Are we doing enough to grow those numbers? Are we doing enough to protect our small farms? How can we get future generations to embrace farming? We want to protect and grow this industry by creating a climate that enables current and future farmers to succeed,� he said. The proposal called for a select committee on agriculture that would be aware of all matters concerning the Department of Agriculture, including farming, dairy products and domestic animals. “Being that I represent quite a few farms and people involved in agriculture,�

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