Related Articles
Tobacco Shed Demolitions Signal Major Changes for CT Agriculture
Posted on Author James S. Cummings
Recently, the demolition of tobacco sheds in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, has reminded the state of a large shift in crop demands. The destruction of these sheds and barns on Route 20 has marked a significant change in the area’s extremely long tobacco history. Namely, as the market had shrunk, farms all over the state are […]
Middletown CEO Tied to Opioid Crisis Confesses He Stole $1.5M
Posted on Author James S. Cummings
On Monday, Paul Gileno, the U.S. Pain Foundation’s former CEO, has confessed to charges of embezzling a large sum from his company. This non-profit group was committed to patients with chronic pain but was later found to be connected to the opioid crisis. The former CEO was facing fraud and tax charges. In total, he […]
Connecticut Approves Over 30 Hemp Grower Licenses for Pilot Research
Posted on Author James S. Cummings
Hartford, CT — The Department of Agriculture has recently processed many applications for hemp growing licenses. Industrial hemp growing season is well on its way. The growers will be included in Connecticut’s new pilot study project. Last week, the DOA accepted 35 hemp licenses, and another 24 are waiting for approval. Bryan Hurlburt, the DOA […]