Extension

Woman and man with an award

Sowing the Seeds of Change in Danbury Schools

Anne Mead ’06 (BGS) combines her love of gardening, nutrition, and community through UConn Extension programming and her career with the Danbury Public Schools

Backyard poultry

Does Bird Flu Affect My Food?

UConn Extension educators provide information on how to prevent risk from bird flu exposure and how to prepare food properly to ensure food safety

Mental health support group

UConn Extension’s Mental Health First Aid Training Offers Hope and Support

Mental Health First Aid Training administered by UConn Extension provides Connecticut residents with skills to help someone in need and take care of themselves as well

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

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

Chief of Staff Michelle Williams (left), CAHNR Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education Kumar Venkitanarayanan (center), and Head of the Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science Paulo Verardi (right)

CAHNR Recognizes Research Success at Annual Event

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources recognized the innovative work of faculty and the dedicated contribution of staff to CAHNR's research enterprise

UConn horses in the winter

A Many-Horse Town: UConn Equine Program Offers Diverse Programming for Students, Community

UConn's equine program has a long legacy that continues to expand

Beth Regan, chairwoman and justice of the Mohegan tribal nation, speaks during the UConn Board of Trustees' meeting as members of the Eastern Pequot, Golden Hill Paugussett, Mashantucket Pequot, Mohegan, and Schaghticoke tribal nations stand behind her in the North Reading Room of Wilbur Cross

UConn, Connecticut’s 5 Recognized Tribes Launching Historic Partnership

The agreement is the first of its kind on the East Coast between Tribal Nations and a university

Solid Ground Supports Beginning CT Farmers for Over a Decade

Solid Ground has supported beginning farmers in Connecticut since 2012 through support from USDA-NIFA

Dianisi Torres portrait

Building Community Through Nutrition: Dianisi Torres and UConn Extension’s Programs in Windham

"What motivates me is seeing the community gather, spend time together, and share knowledge, food, and resources”