Agricultural & Resource Economics

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Meet the Researcher: Haiying Tao, CAHNR

Tao’s innovations in soil science and precision agriculture are appreciated by farmers and the USDA alike

Cristina Connolly and Alyssa McDonnell.

Sunday Sales Did Not Harm nor Help Liquor, Grocery Stores in CT

A new study finds fear over Sunday liquor sales from Connecticut package stores was unfounded

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One Health Conference Explores Pressing Global Health Issues

CAHNR is hosting an interdisciplinary conference to build connections and take actionable steps to improve global human, animal, plant, and environmental health

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Much Ado About Waste: Meet UConn Environmental Economist Jackson Somers

One community's trash is a UConn researcher's treasure

Chelsea Garcia, a graduate student studying in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, demonstrates lab techniques to fellow graduate students Oliver Otoko and Lidan Gao in the Blesso Lab in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). Oct. 6, 2023. (Jason Sheldon/UConn Photo)

At UConn CAHNR, We’re More Than Ag

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Health” being added to its name, CAHNR is kicking off a year-long celebration of health-related research, education, and extension outreach taking place across the College.

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UConn Team Wins National Food Marketing Challenge

Three students beat out universities from around the country by developing winning solutions for an international company

Graduate Program Offers USDA Fellowship in Data Science

Students receive a tuition waiver and $18,500 annual stipend developing skills in a national priority area

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Dollar Store Expansion Pushes Out Independent Grocery Stores, Decreases Local Employment Opportunities

A new study finds one out of every 20 independent grocery stores will go out of business within a few years of a dollar store arriving in their area

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CAHNR Celebrates Record-Setting Year in Research Success

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking grant success

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CAHNR Celebrates Students, Donors at Annual Scholars Celebration

Hundreds of students and their families joined donors and CAHNR administration to celebrate achievement, generosity, and community