Extension
UConn Extension’s Jiff Martin Recognized for Excellence in Extension and Diversity
Martin has worked for over 12 years on food and agriculture issues in Connecticut, including researching community food security in Connecticut’s 169 towns and connecting consumers to local agricultural products
Students Help Keep Humans and Animals Safe in Unique Lab
Students working in the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL) serve the public, industry, and government agencies
UConn CVMDL Detects First Cases of EEE This Year in Domestic Animals in CT
A horse and emu were found to have been infected with the rare but serious disease transmitted by mosquito bites
Climate Change and Cattle: Genetics May Hold Answer to Heat Stress Tolerance
The long-term goal of this work is to identify the best genetics for cows in each climatic region of the U.S. to ensure healthy animals and robust milk production
UConn’s CVMDL Detects Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) in a Donkey
The presence of mosquitoes carrying EEEV on the rise in Connecticut, according to surveillance program from CAES and testing from UConn's CVMDL
Trails and Active Living Program Expands Access to the Outdoors
A major initiative from UConn Extension, the UConn CT Trails Program is making it easier for wilderness explorers of all levels to hit the trails
Serving and Celebrating Local Farms in Connecticut Schools
UConn Extension and partners forge connections between local schools and Connecticut farms with holistic programming and crucial funding
UConn’s Kellogg Dairy Center Named New England Green Pastures Winner
This award recognizes an outstanding dairy farm for overall farm management and operation, and considers a farm's contributions to the state and regional agricultural community
Ask UConn Extension: What Does My High-Schooler Need to Know About Personal Finances?
UConn Extension offers audiences of all ages tips to keep their financial futures looking bright
UConn’s CVMDL Identifies Asian Longhorned Tick Presence in CT
This finding adds to the limited information on the Asian longhorned tick's presence in our state and pathogens it might carry