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When the power goes out, farm operations can't always stop. Learn how to prepare your farm for power outages, protect livestock, maintain critical systems, and improve emergency readiness with tips from UConn Extension.
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“It has been spreading through the state since 2020 because there are few predators and abundant host plants,” says Lauren Kurtz, research associate at UConn in the Home Garden and Education Office.
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Did you know that fall’s vibrant colors come from different pigments in leaves? UConn Extension explains why some leaves turn yellow and orange while others appear red and purple in autumn.
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Registration is open for our Int'l HACCP Alliance-approved training for Meat & Poultry Processors! Join us Dec. 9-11 in Vernon, CT to learn how to develop and implement a HACCP food safety plan. Registration closes Nov. 13. Learn more: s.uconn.edu/haccptraining
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Since 2018, Hogan Eng has led Power Surge 4-H Robotics, a UConn 4-H club that helps youth gain hands-on experience in engineering and technology while also developing leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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UConn 4-H, administered by UConn Extension in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, has been serving Connecticut residents since 1913. They recently shared the value of the program at a recent Board of Trustees meeting.
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For National 4-H Week, hear Davina Ferrero King, RN ’89 (NUR), ’93 MBA of Mansfield speak about how her 4-H experiences influenced her success as national account director for CVS Health/Aetna.
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For the last 15 years, @UConnExtension has strengthened a network of more than 250 service providers and farmers in the Tri-State SARE Livestock Project, a collaborative effort with UMass and URI to build a support system for livestock producers.
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Developing a more coordinated approach to training citizen scientists could help protect ecosystems from invasive species that don't stop at state borders.
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Shuresh Ghimire of UConn Extension shares recommendations on greens that taste better growing in cold conditions, and when to plant and harvest each for the best results.
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Thanks to the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program and generous donors, thousands of seeds spread around the state to turn into fresh food, sustainable landscapes, and thriving communities
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What does a biotechnology career look like?
Play Portal to Possibilities: Biotech Edition and explore careers in research, environmental science, education, and more through interactive challenges and real-world experiences.
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“I anticipate this season is going to be a little late and a little bit long,” says Tom Worthley of the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment and @UConnExtension.
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The Extreme Weather Preparedness for Livestock Operations resource from @UConnExtension provides research-based guidance for preparing for floods, hail, hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and winter weather.
Access the resource here:
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Since joining UConn Extension in 2019, Upadhyaya has helped grow a robust, multifaceted food safety program that supports producers across Connecticut and the Northeast.
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This summer there has been a lot of buzz about the spotted lanternfly – they seem to be everywhere in Connecticut, from big cities to farms and gardens. Evan Lentz, assistant educator in @UConnExtension, explains what to know about this invasive pest.
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The 2026 Turfgrass Field Day welcomed hundreds of members of the turfgrass business community to learn about the latest research at UConn and technologies on the market.
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Stick Season has nothing on Tick Season. Experts from the CT Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab at UConn and @UConnExtension share insights about how this year is shaping up.
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Connecticut Saves Named a 2026 America Saves Week Savings Champion-- one of only 20 organizations nationwide helping people build stronger financial futures!
With @UConnExtension and the Connecticut Saves Coalition sharing this honor, Connecticut is a leader in savings promotion!
Our nation has the Constitution it does thanks to a Connecticut white oak tree. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we invite you to learn about the legend of the Charter Oak and the contributions of white oak trees: youtu.be/YZEk66wBMDw?si=I9J_…