Extension

Holiday feast set on a table

Ask UConn Extension: Eating Well on a Budget During the Holidays

With thoughtful planning and smart choices, it’s possible to enjoy nutritious, satisfying food while keeping spending in check

Tracy Zarillo from the CT Agriculture Experiment Station speaks to conference attendees

UConn’s Native Plants and Pollinators Conference Draws Strong External Engagement

The fifth biannual Native Plants and Pollinators Conference brought together professionals and enthusiasts from across Connecticut

Woman farming sunflowers

From Crops to Capital: Training New Farmers in Business Basics

UConn Extension provides new and beginning farmers with resources to ensure their businesses grow and thrive

A wildfire smoke-enhanced sunrise glows behind Jacobson Barn and Horsebarn Hill

An Uncommon Collaboration: UConn Researchers Help CT Prepare for Wildfires

'No wildland fire in Connecticut should be a surprise at this point, given what we know'

Attendees at the 2025 CAHNR One Health conference

CAHNR Hosts Second One Health Conference

Bringing together experts from across the College, CAHNR conference showcases leadership in One Health approaches in research, teaching, and Extension

Participants at the 2025 CAHNR Scholars Celebration

CAHNR Honors Student Excellence and Donor Support at 2025 Scholars Celebration

The annual event recognized remarkable student accomplishments and the generosity of donors whose scholarships help them thrive

Farmers and Extension educators engaged in hands-on learning

Hands-On Learning, Real World Skills: UConn Extension’s Workforce Impact

The name UConn often brings to mind undergraduate classrooms in Storrs. But across the state, UConn Extension programs are preparing youth, adults, and seasoned professionals for the workforce through hands-on, community-based training.

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

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