A New Milford man has been named by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to be Farm Service Agency state Director.  Clark Chapin will be the State Director for Connecticut and help implement USDA policies in planning, organizing, and administering Farm Service Agency programs. 

The appointment announcement said Chapin earned the respect of the agriculture community through his 16 years as a state legislator before becoming Project Director for Working Lands Alliance, a project of American Farmland Trust. 

The Agriculture Secretary notes that these individuals are the initial points of contact for millions of our USDA customers.

Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy issued a statement about the appointment.  They say Chapin is a highly qualified and capable individual and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the key position.  The Senators say they look forward to working closely together to advance the needs of Connecticut’s diverse and growing agricultural sector and rural communities.