Extension
COVID Rekindled an Appreciation of Nature for Many
An opportunity to rediscover why the great outdoors are so great in the first place
September 2, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
CAHNR Welcomes 16 New Faculty Members for Fall 2022
This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community
September 2, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
September 1, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
August 31, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
August 22, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Four Misguided Plant Health Trends on Social Media
The internet is full of advice on just about everything, including plant care
August 19, 2022 | Nick Goltz, Assistant Extension Educator and Director, UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory
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.
August 10, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
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
August 9, 2022 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
August 4, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
August 3, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources