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From the Horse’s Mouth: Horse Ownership in Connecticut

With 43,000 horses across the state, UConn researcher Sarah Reed shares tips to keep animals healthy and happy in Connecticut

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Alum Patricia Jepson Prioritizes Human Connection, Achieving Excellence and Impact Through 40-Year Career

Throughout her career, Patricia Jepson worked to promote excellence and diversity in UConn’s agricultural education programs – a commitment she maintains even now

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Getting Their Fair Share of Leadership Training at UConn 4-H County Fairs

UConn students are taking their skills to the community as interns with UConn 4-H fairs

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Four Misguided Plant Health Trends on Social Media

The internet is full of advice on just about everything, including plant care

E-STEAM Ahead: CT High Schoolers to Become ‘Eco-Digital’ Storytellers Through Interdisciplinary Grant

An interdisciplinary group of UConn researchers is leading an effort to empower high school students to become "Eco-Digital" storytellers in their communities.

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UConn 4-H Participant Turns Astronomy Project into a Potential Career

4-H gives Connecticut student opportunities for hands-on learning for a future in STEM

Turfgrass Field Day Returns to Share Research and Help Industry Grow

After a pandemic hiatus, the in-person event returned with record attendance from a variety of turfgrass professionals

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Eat It Up: Riley Courtney Spreads Nutrition Education to Connecticut Residents of All Ages

Riley Courtney is helping teach Connecticut residents about nutrition - even if that means dressing up like a vegetable

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Buzzkill for Bugs: Jillian Bowen Educates Kids on Insect-Borne Illness

One student's summer internship helps keep Connecticut residents informed on tick- and mosquito-borne illness with a focus on One Health

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Master Gardener Program Supports Ecologically Sound Gardening at Hammonasset Beach State Park

From butterfly gardens to erosion control, UConn Extension Master Gardeners show there's much more to Hammonasset beach than surf and sand