Extension
CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2025
Bringing new expertise and fresh perspectives to an already thriving academic community, new educators join several CAHNR departments
Grown ConNECTed: Cultivating Community and Food Access Across Eastern Connecticut
“Find a farm you love and support them. There are so many to choose from, and they’re all part of our community”
Building Connecticut’s Shellfish Workforce and Industry Resilience
With learning in the field and classroom, CT Sea Grant offers a program that combines science, policy, and lived experience to help launch Connecticut businesses
From Sideline to Lifeline: Advancing Emergency Skills in Athletic Training Education
UConn’s Institute for Sports Medicine (ISM) recently hosted a workshop for athletic trainers from across Connecticut to address updated guidance on Emergency Action Plans
Kumar Venkitanarayanan Named Interim Dean of UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Venkitanarayanan is a leader in the field of egg and poultry meat safety and has served in several leadership roles within the University
Scorecard for Safer Play: Athletic Field Assessment Form Updated for Mobile Use
Designed to support school grounds managers and assess the safety and quality of athletic fields, the new assessment tool measures a variety of factors that can influence the playing surface quality of the athletic field
From Puddles to Pollinators: Rain Gardens are Transforming Connecticut Landscapes
UConn Extension programs offer multi-faceted resources to help businesses and residents bolster their landscapes
Improving Urban Land Access for Agriculture in Connecticut
'Secure land access is one of the greatest challenges that urban producers grapple with in Connecticut'
Researchers and Industry Flock to UConn to Talk Poultry Innovations and Impacts
An international team of researchers met with poultry sector stakeholders in Storrs to discuss the latest developments in safety and sustainability of antibiotic-restricted poultry production
Living with Bears in Connecticut: What You Need to Know
Bears are a growing presence in Connecticut, and while they’re an important part of our ecosystem, it's important to know how to safely share space