Farm Land is Going to Get Expensive

Connecticut farmers are facing significant tax increases due to a flawed state analysis of land values under Public Act 490. The state's Office of Policy and Management's analysis, based on a limited survey, led to inflated land values, such as swampland rising from $40 to $970 per acre. State Senator Jeff Gordon discussed the impact, including potential farm closures, and proposed solutions like a moratorium, a working group with farmers, and legislative action. He emphasized the need for oversight and accurate valuations. The governor could act, but legislative efforts are also being pursued.