College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

Cannabis used in a recent wet and green lab.

‘Green Lab’ and ‘Wet Lab’ Help CT Police Sharpen Skills to Keep the Roads Safe

First-of-its-kind training allows officers to hone their skills at detecting individuals who are unsafe to drive due to cannabis or multi-substance use

UConn Research Informs Policy Debate Over Wine Sales in Grocery Stores

UConn researchers conducted a comprehensive economic analysis of the potential impact of allowing grocery stores in Connecticut to sell wine

Wilbur Cross on a fall day on Oct. 15, 2019.

UConn Launches New Genetic Counseling Professional Science Masters Degree Program  

The program is the first of its kind at a public university in New England

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UConn Research Seeds 17 Projects through New CRISP Funding Initiative

The funding program, which encourages interdisciplinary research among clinical faculty at UConn and UConn Health, is awarding a total of $729,000

Josh Frye, a poultry farmer in Hardy County, W.Va., churns out biochar from chicken waste and wood chips, turning it into a valuable fertilizing substance which is also environmentally clean.

An Emerging Agricultural Practice Offers New Promise for a Climate-Smart Future

'We can achieve the goal of climate-smart agriculture, and in the case of biochar, Connecticut is an ideal place for exploring and applying this approach'

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Community Researcher Examines North Hartford Health Disparities

Through research and community engagement, Kristen Cooksey Stowers works to make food environments more equitable for marginalized populations

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UConn Team Wins National Cell Bowl Tournament

What started out as a lab assignment for a group of Allied Health Sciences students turned into a national title among the country's top programs

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Clearing Up Cloudy Data for Satellite Imagery

With a new algorithm for image compositing, as well as a framework for evaluating all other approaches, UConn researchers are improving accuracy of land change imagery

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UConn to Host Cannabis Research Conference

Bringing together experts in plant science, law, health, and pharmaceutical sciences, UConn’s Cannabis Symposium aims to connect research with industry in this growing field

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CAHNR Recognizes Mike O’Neill for Service and Sense of Humor as Head of UConn Extension

With boundless energy, a sense of humor, and an eclectic collection of bow ties, Mike O'Neill elevated UConn Extension and helped advance CAHNR's mission