Cannabis

Entryway sign lit up green for St. Patricks Day and for Sustainability.

A Dual Mission: Growing Green, UConn Professor Earns Income Licensing Plants that Fight Climate Change

'I’m trying to create plants that can replace a lot of the plants that we seem to be losing due to climate change, drought, heat, and insects and disease'

Hemp plants in a greenhouse.

How Hemp Could Save Horticulture

and some of North America’s largest carbon-capturing ecosystems

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CAHNR Celebrates Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Community Engagement

Members of the CAHNR community came together March 27, 2024 to recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters.

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.

A 3D rendering of the earth, seen from outer space. Confronting the challenges of climate change requires a 'whole-earth' approach, says UConn's Robert Thorson.

2023: A Year of Research Success

From an institutional focus on clean energy and sustainability to breakthroughs in science and technology, 2023 was an impressive year for UConn researchers.

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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

DeBacco and students work in the controlled laboratory greenhouse perfecting hands-on skills.

UConn Magazine: Advanced Cannabis Horticulture

Matt DeBacco wants each of his students to come out of this class with the chemistry, horticulture, and business know-how for a successful grow-out

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Celebrating Connecticut Agriculture

With roots in traditional agriculture, CAHNR highlighted the future of this critical industry in Connecticut as part of the state's ag week celebrations

Scientist working with cannabis plants in lab

UConn Launches New Cannabis Cultivation Minor

Responding to student interest and market opportunities, the minor supports workforce development in the state