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Ask UConn Extension: Fall Garden Care Means a More Bountiful Season Next Year
The growing season is winding down, but now is the time to set up next spring’s garden for success
Bringing Parkinson’s Information, Interventions to CT’s Hispanic Communities
Colón-Semenza, collaborators, and students are working to improve access to culturally and linguistically tailored health information to this underserved population
A Comprehensive Picture of Health Benefits of Eggs
New research provides a broader perspective on the nutritional effects of egg consumption in young, healthy adults
CT Farmers’ Needs Are Changing, and They Say UConn Can Help
From climate change to labor shortages and business regulations, there are new challenges facing the state's agricultural community
BIPOC Farmers Leading by Example through UConn Extension Program
“I think what I learned, even though it was a lot, is nowhere near the knowledge I’ve decided I want to seek out.”
UConn Extension’s Jiff Martin Recognized for Excellence in Extension and Diversity
Martin has worked for over 12 years on food and agriculture issues in Connecticut, including researching community food security in Connecticut’s 169 towns and connecting consumers to local agricultural products
Losing Weight as a Couple? It’s Just as Good to Go It Alone
A new UConn study looks at the effect couples have on each other's "grit" and self-control, key ingredients for weight management
UConn CVMDL Detects First Cases of EEE This Year in Domestic Animals in CT
A horse and emu were found to have been infected with the rare but serious disease transmitted by mosquito bites
Climate Change and Cattle: Genetics May Hold Answer to Heat Stress Tolerance
The long-term goal of this work is to identify the best genetics for cows in each climatic region of the U.S. to ensure healthy animals and robust milk production
Great Expectations vs Reality of Food Healthiness in Online Grocery Shopping
A new study found that one of the key drivers behind negative reviews of online grocery sites is a mismatch between a products’ expected and actual nutritional value