State Rep. Bryan Hurlburt has been appointed Farm Service Agency State Executive Director by President Obama. He was recommended by Sens. Blumenthal and Murphy and Rep. Courtney after an interview process coordinated by Sen. Blumenthal’s office with state agricultural leaders.

Democratic State Rep. Bryan Hurlburt, who represents Ashford, Tolland and Willington, spoke about the importance of land preservation at a forest conservation forum held at the West Hartford branch of the University of Connecticut on Nov. 23.