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Governor Halts Farm Valuations Amid Protests, Plans Reform

1/22/2026

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont halted new agricultural land valuations after farmer protests over potential tax hikes.
The proposed assessments could double farmland values, prompting fears and an online petition that gathered over 20,000 signatures.
A working group will reform data collection to prevent future spikes.
Lamont backs the Department of Agriculture's leadership, with growing calls for better farmer engagement as the working group expects final recommendations in two years.

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont halted new agricultural land valuations after farmer protests over potential tax hikes.
The proposed assessments could double farmland values, prompting fears and an online petition that gathered over 20,000 signatures.
A working group will reform data collection to prevent future spikes.
Lamont backs the Department of Agriculture's leadership, with growing calls for better farmer engagement as the working group expects final recommendations in two years.