 In 1784, Connecticut implemented measures in a bid to ensure that only the best quality tobacco was packaged for export, assigning inspectors and holding them accountable.During the 100-year period spanning 1670 to 1759, the median Connecticut farm's livestock holdings had three horses, 13 cattle, 16 sheep and seven pigs, according to an analysis of probate records.Irish settlers introduced potatoes in Connecticut in 1720, but colonial farmers would be slow to adopt the crop.