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Answers you can trust on agriculture, food, climate, health and sustainable landscapes.
Storrs, CT
Joined January 2015
Aspiring shellfish farmers get a boost from CT training program
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A Connecticut Sea Grant and UConn Extension course has the financial support of the state Department of Agriculture.
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Registration is open for our Online Ornamental & Turf Short Course:. To register visit For more information visit
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Need help with food, farming, gardening, or health? 🌱🍅 Ask a UConn Extension expert:
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RT @UnitedWayofGW: UW sponsored another cohort of the Your Money Your Goals Financial Literacy course for non-profit providers in Greater W….
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We are excited to welcome new Extension team members!.
UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) welcomes several new full-time faculty members. This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community. @UConnANSC @UConnAHS.
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The recent rains were beneficial, but if you have a private well, drought may still be on your mind. Our fact sheet on managing water use during a drought provides useful information and resources:
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RT @UConnCAHNR: This year’s peak fall foliage may come earlier and leaves may be more darker in color due to a combination of factors, acco….
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This year’s peak fall foliage in Connecticut may come earlier and leaves may be more darker in color due to a combination of factors.
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RT @UConnCAHNR: The University of Connecticut (UConn) is saddling up to meet a growing demand in the horse industry with the launch of a ne….
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Make a difference where it matters most — in your community. Learn more about working with UConn Extension and how you can grow your future while making a real impact.
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RT @UConnCAHNR: Sherry Gray, a registered dietitian and a UConn Extension nutrition educator, explains how watermelon rinds contain additio….
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Watermelon rinds are packed with fiber. Eating these can help fight food waste and give you a nutritional boost.
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RT @UTTurfWeeds: Great chat this morning on #TNTurfTuesday with Dr. Jason Henderson & Vicki Wallace from @UConnTurf @UConnExtension about t….
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Podcast Episode · TN Turf Tuesdays · 08/05/2025 · 56m
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RT @USDA_NIFA: Discover the heart of Connecticut's local food scene! New England farmers and vendors at The Big E and Bishop’s Orchards sha….
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Our neighbors include black bears, here's how we coexist safely:
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RT @WTNH: UConn Extension released a list of tips for interacting with animals at fairs, which emphasizes how proper hygiene can prevent th….
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STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — UConn Extension released a fact sheet Tuesday to help people remain healthy while interacting with animals at agricultural exhibits ahead of the local fair season. The …
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Heavy rain expected in CT from Thurs PM to Fri AM. Flooding is possible—take steps now to prepare:.Residents: Clear drains, move valuables.Farmers: Move equipment, check drainage.Resources:
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RT @CT_CAES: IMPORTANT EVENT REMINDER--Next Wednesday, August 6, 2025--The CAES' 115th Plant Science Day at Lockwood Farm in Hamden! Hours:….
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Fairs and other events involving animals can be memory-makers for the whole family. However, understanding how to keep everyone healthy while attending is important, especially when engaging with the animals and their handlers. Read the fact sheet at
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Stop by and visit us at Plant Science Day!.
The CAES 115th Plant Science Day Color Flyer! .Visit our Plant Science Day 2025 page for more: .Link to the PSD 2025 Color Flyer PDF file: Please share and bring your friends 8/6/25!. @USDA, @USDA_APHIS, @ConnDEEP, @UConnExtension
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Hot off the press: UConn Extension's Summer 2025 Newsletter is live! Explore stories on agriculture, 4-H, food safety, and more from across the state:
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This survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete and is anonymous. Complete the Survey at: Access the list at
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The UConn Pollinator Program includes a biennial Native Plants & Pollinators Conference featuring current science-based research and information on supp ...
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