College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

Group of volunteers and local agribusinesses meeting at a cafe

Planting Knowledge, Cultivating Connections: A Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Reflection

Through a unique volunteer program, UConn expertise is supporting ecotourism and agritourism in the Dominican Republic

A visitor to Auerfarm in Bloomfield, whose executive director, Erica Hearn '86, says UConn gave her the tools to succeed in her chosen field.

COVID Increased Local Tourism to Agribusinesses Amid Labor Shortages

A recent study explored how the increased focus on local outdoor activities during the pandemic impacted Connecticut farms

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2024: A Year of Research That Mattered

UConn’s research achievements extend from health and wellness breakthroughs to advancements in quantum technology and much more

Jim Smith, Kinesiology

Meet the Researcher: Kinesiology Assistant Professor-in-Residence Jim Smith

Jim Smith turns his expertise in acute physical therapy to helping patients suffering from Long COVID

Breastfeeding mother and infant with formula in the foreground

Formula Shortage Decreased Breastfeeding Disparities

A formula shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic created an experiment for the researchers to see if and how breastfeeding patterns change in response to the crisis

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UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Joins 60+ Organizations in Supporting Federal Policy Agenda for Tackling Extreme Heat

The announcement comes as 2024 is officially declared hottest year on record; lingering effects of extreme heat fuel catastrophic wildfires in California

Amelia Magistrali, UConn Extension’s associate educator in soil health (Kara Bonsack/UConn Photo)

Improving Soil Health in Connecticut with a Systems Approach

The state of our soil has "been a wakeup call." UConn Extension educator Amelia Magistrali is helping protect and preserve this crucial resource across Connecticut

The first measurable snowfall of the year coats the UConn Storrs campus among the holiday lights before sunrise

Eight Students Earn Scholarships From Gilman Foundation

Each Gilman Scholar is required to complete a service project upon their return from studying abroad in their campus or home community

State Rep. Jaime Foster provides opening remarks at the Moving Beyond conference

InCHIP Scholars Lead Conversations at Moving Beyond Implications: Research into Policy Conference

The Moving Beyond conference bridges research and policy to advance evidence-based solutions in Connecticut

A man wearing a labcoat, goggles, and gloves inserts samples into a machine

CAHNR Researcher Named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Guillermo Risatti, professor of pathobiology and veterinary science, is the twelfth UConn researcher to join the selective organization