Extension
CAHNR’s Commitment to Connecticut Agriculture on Display at Annual Ag Day
For UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and UConn Extension, Ag Day is both a celebration and a reflection of its year-round commitment to advancing agriculture across Connecticut through research, education, and extension engagement
April 2, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Major Restoration and Improvements Planned for Bluff Point
The UConn-led NERR will apply the funds to significant improvements at the popular park, supporting habitat and restoration
February 23, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
Michael Dietz Named Head of UConn’s Department of Extension
A UConn alumnus, he has served the University in a variety of Extension leadership roles, developing and leading statewide programs focused on water resources, environmental quality, and community-based education
February 13, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community
To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns
January 29, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Manganese Helps Reduce Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution in Air, Water
Until this study, no research had directly tested how manganese affects nitrogen cycling under agronomically relevant conditions
January 26, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Northeast Agricultural Networks Summit Strengthens Farmer Support
The summit brought together diverse stakeholders to support farm viability and regional economic resilience
December 23, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
December 19, 2025 | Heather Peracchio, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
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
December 10, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
December 4, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
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'
December 2, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications