Welcome to the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System website. We provide practical learning resources to address complex problems of families, communities, agriculture, business and industry. Part of a nation-wide educational network through the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, teams of professionals... read more.
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Position Announcement
Associate Dean for Extension and Associate Director for the Cooperative Extension System ...more
Operation: Military Kids provides 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
Farmland ConneCTions
offers guidance on leasing farmland - help for farms, towns, and land trusts in legal and practical considerations for leasing agricultural land... more
American Farmland Trust Offers Free Seminars
on planning for the future of your land. There are two opportunities to attend. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up by May 25th ... more
One-On-One Consultation Sessions With Agricultural Professionals
One-on-one sessions provide you with the opportunity to sit down in a confidential setting with an agribusiness professional for up to one hour to discuss farm related questions to help your agribusiness succeed into the future.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.
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