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Operation Military Kids provides three camp programs for children of deployed parents -Despite the media coverage of military conflicts around the world and the extent of military operations in Connecticut, it is easy to overlook the effects ... more
CT Farm Energy & Assistance Workshops
Workshops being held across Connecticut. AG producers are encouraged to attend. All workshops are free. All are welcome. Register today! . more
UConn Extension GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) School for Fruit & Vegetable Producers
Two series of weekday sessions will be held at the Tolland County Extension Center in Vernon and the New Haven County Extension Center in North Haven. Pre-registration is required.more
Connecticut State & Federal Agricultural Organization
helps users find contact information for over 140 local and nationwide agricultural groups. The directory includes organizations concerned with animals, education, horticulture, food and nutrition and natural resources. more
Master Gardeners thrive on sharing knowledge -
Why garden? The answer may be as simple as wanting to look at colorful flowers growing outside the front door ... more.
Dean's Gift Aids
Agriculture Outreach
A campaign gift from a couple with deep ties to the Cooperative Extension System will provide seed funds for professors to take innovative ... more.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Cost-sharing opportunities by USDA's Natural Resource and Conservation Service. Learn about farm definition and the practices that reduce impacts from agriculture activities on natural resources ... more.