College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

Illustrated map of the Litchfield County 4-H Center and camp in Warren, Connecticut

Sowing Skills, Harvesting Memories at Litchfield County’s 4-H Camps

For over 75 years, UConn 4-H camps have connected the Litchfield County community to the land through summer camp offerings

People standing in two small boats hold a line laden with seaweed between them.

Startup ‘SeaSol’ Seeks to Convert Seaweed into Compostable Food Packaging, Replacing Plastic

The technology not only prevents exposure to microplastics for the consumer but also creates a biodegradable package

Golden hour looking out on the UConn Forest.

UConn Researchers Work to Enhance Forest Carbon Monitoring

A new modeling effort helps to quickly and accurately estimate forest biomass

Small child with a cow at a farm

Celebrating the Impact of UConn 4-H

In honor of National 4-H Week, UConn 4-H highlights the ways the program has supported Connecticut youth for over 100 years

Microalgae produced in the Department of Nutritional Sciences

Turning Microalgae into a Sustainable High Protein Food Solution

By changing the amount of certain nutrients the tiny marine plants receive, the UConn team produced microalgae with up to 25% more protein

Human hand taking mineral water from shelf in supermarket. (Getty Images)

Better Hydration May Lead to Better Sleep

Sleep quantity and quality were both evaluated as part of the study

Physical Therapy students work in UConn's Human Anatomy Learning Lab

Learning from the Dead to Better Serve the Living

UConn’s Human Anatomy Learning Laboratory (HALL) is a state-of-the-art cadaver facility that provides educational opportunities for UConn students, health care professionals, and those aspiring to enter the medical field

Students at the Connecticut Dining Hall on Sept. 10, 2025

Nutritional Quality of College Dining Options Vary by Location, Time of Day

A new UConn study shows how food options impact college students' nutrition

A hand picking food off a vine with an overlay and the title "emplowering people to end poverty"

Empowering People to End Poverty

Using hydroponics to sustain food security

The oak leaf seal of the University of Connecticut.

Lindsay DiStefano Appointed Interim Vice President for Research

Appointment is effective October 3