We love sharing the accomplishments of Master Gardeners! Diane Gawronski, MG Middlesex Class of 2022, was honored this year with an award by the Haddam Historical Society. See their full post below: “This year the Haddam Historical Society acknowledged garden volunteer Dr. Diane Gawronski, DMD with the Founders’ Day Award. Diane has been responsible for […]
Agriculture and Food
Ensuring a vibrant and sustainable agricultural industry and food supply
Focus on Nutritious Low-Cost Foods
It’s #ThoughtfulThursday! Cook more, eat out less! Here are three tips to help you and your family eat right on a budget. Tag a friend who needs to hear this! ¡Cocine más en casa, coma menos en restaurantes! Aquí presentamos tres consejos que le ayudarán a usted y a su familia a comer bien dentro de […]
Creating Small Farms
Join a group of passionate farmers for a strategic planning and brainstorming session. We’re developing an onramp for farm ownership in CT. DATE AND TIME Sat, February 04, 2023 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM EST LOCATION Sticks & Stones Farm 171 Huntingtown Road Newtown, CT 06470 Sign up here: https://realfoodct.kindful.com/e/creating-small-farms • Enjoy a complementary catered lunch, […]
Build Your Network, Grow Our Future
Join the New CT Farmer Alliance Build Your Network, Grow Our Future 2023! This annual event is a chance for farmers to connect with each other and with service providers who can help us in our farming journeys. The Details: Saturday January 21st 10AM-3PM AuerFarm, Bloomfield, CT The event will have a keynote address, […]
CT Farm Energy Workshops
Interested in reducing your energy costs for on-farm consumption? Come learn about available programs and incentives in Connecticut through the CT Farm Energy program! Please register for the meeting you would like to attend here: Workshop #1: February 1 from 3:30-5pm at Audubon Center, Pomfret, CT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/504719017167 Workshop #2 February 9 from 3-4pm at UConn Extension, […]
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway in New England
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed the 2022 Census of Agriculture paper questionnaires to all known agriculture producers across the nation and Puerto Rico. Last month, producers in the states received their survey codes with an invitation to respond online. Any New England producer who did not respond online now has the option to complete […]
Tri-State SARE Professional Development Needs Assessment
The Tri-State (CT, MA, RI) SARE Professional Development Program is planning activities for the next three years – through 2026. The project will focus on training agricultural service providers as well as farmers in CT, MA and RI on sustainable livestock production practices. Specific content areas will be determined based on the feedback and needs […]
Northeast Disability and Agriculture Conference (FREE!)
The Northeast Disability and Agriculture Conference is a first-time regional event designed to educate and empower the agricultural community. Through workshops and presentations, farmer attendees will learn how to better advocate for themselves, and service provider attendees will learn how to identify potential distress risks within the community. Together attendees will learn how to build […]
2023 Northeast Grazing Conference
Introducing the 2023 Northeast Grazing Conference – Virtual, January 20th and 21st, 2023 Registration page and more info: https://NEGrazingConference2023.eventbrite.com New this year, northeast grazing-focused organizations are collaborating – The New England Grazing Network, Maine Grass Farmers Network, Granite State Grazers, The Livestock Institute, Vermont Grass Farmers Association, and the hosts of Grassworks NY – to hold […]
Bedding Plants Spring 2023- In Person Workshop
RSVP today for the following program. Bedding Plants – Spring 2023! Litchfield County Extension Center, Torrington, CT January 18, 2023 1-3 pm. No charge. 2 pesticide credits. Light refreshments. Topics: Update on Insect and Mite Pests, Leanne Pundt, UConn Extension Recap 2022, Bedding Crop Diseases to Prepare for 2023 Yonghao Li Plant Information […]
2023 Vegetable Production Certificate Course
We’re offering a Vegetable Production Certificate Course, beginning on January 30th 2023. It is a fully online course for new and beginning farmers who have 0-3 years of vegetable growing experience or no formal training in agriculture. The participants will learn answers to the basic questions about farm business planning, planning and preparing for vegetable farm, warm and cool-season vegetable production techniques, season extension, identification of […]
Learn How to Fix Your Small Engines on the Farm!
Hey Farmers! Remember the Solid Ground Ag-Mechanics series? Well the next one coming up is… Small Engine Maintenance and Repairs; 2-Stroke Saturday Jan. 7th, 9AM-3PM Nonnewaug Agri-Science High School, Woodbury Agri-Science High School, CT Register here: https://newfarms.uconn.edu/solidground/ Take apart a small engine that you find yourself using on the farm on a regular […]
Career Opportunity – Assistant Professor of Dairy Extension and Education
The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (CAHNR) at the University of Connecticut (UConn) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Dairy Extension and Education. Candidates with a variety of disciplinary backgrounds and extension and teaching interests in dairy management are encouraged to apply. This is […]
Grant Writing Workshop with CFBA Young Farmers
The Young Farmers Committee of the CT Farm Bureau is hosting a grant writing workshop! The meeting will be Thursday, January 5, 2023, 5:30 pm, at the Tolland County Agricultural Center. During the workshop, the Young Farmers Committee will be collaborating with the CT Department of Agriculture, UConn Extension and local farmers who have gone […]
Holiday Giving With Fairfield County Community Nutrition
The Fairfield County Community Nutrition team assembled and delivered a can opener and ‘Canned Foods Fill MyPlate’ materials to the Jericho Food Pantry in Danbury. Seventy-five of Danbury’s most in need residents will receive the gift bags in time for the holidays.
SNEFCC is Hiring!
The Southern New England Farmers of Color Collaborative is hiring! Project Manager Project Coordinator 1 Project Coordinator 2 All positions are part time (up to 800 hrs/year) and will entail some evening commitments, and some travel within the region of CT, MA, and RI Accepting Applications until positions are filled. Apply at https://bit.ly/snefccjobs
UConn Extension in partnership with E&G Community Builders
Leaders of Color in Conservation Training Project is Hiring: Project Coordinator Info: 10-12 hrs/week $25/hour Mostly remote work with some travel Excellent organization and communication skills Comfortable with events, photography, and digital platforms Apply at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tJFTK3_Bm0W_24TM3ilPHXCyzmjz8zjS/view?usp=sharing
Happy Holidays from UConn Extension
Happy holidays to our program participants, partners, and volunteers, from all of us at UConn Extension! May they be filled with warmth and cheer.
2023 Tri-state Greenhouse IPM Workshops
Registration is now open for the virtual 2023 Tri-state Greenhouse IPM Workshops!: “The ABC’s of a Better Crop” REGISTER HERE: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=728145& When – Where: Two, Online Zoom Sessions: Session 1: Thursday, January 19th 1:00 – 3:30pm Session 2: Thursday, January 26th 1:00 – 3:30pm Featured speakers include: Juang (JC) Chong, Clemson University, South […]
CT GROWN MARKETING TOOLS: LIST YOUR CSA
Does your farm offer a CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) program? In the upcoming months the Connecticut Grown campaign will be promoting CSA’s and we want to be sure your farm is included. The Department of Agriculture maintains a list of Connecticut CSAs at https://portal.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=74ef6c0c3fdcad5c83a78f294&id=343708bd23&e=075feba670. To add your farm to this list, or to update the information […]
NEW online Soil Course: Soil Health and Climate Adaption for CT Growers
As part of UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program we are sharing a NEW online Soil Course: Soil Health and Climate Adaption for CT Growers, led by the one and only soil scientist, Kip Kolesinskas! Sign Up HERE This 10-module online course is for growers looking to learn more about analyzing their soils, understanding soil health, assessing […]
Job Opportunity: Southern New England Farmers of Color Collaborative
Southern New England Farmers of Color Collaborative is Hiring! Deadline to Apply: December 9th, 2022 SNEFCC Job Opening The Southern New England Farmers of Color Collaborative (SNEFCC) is reaching out with exciting news that we are hiring three positions! Please help spread the word among your networks or consider applying. This is an exciting opportunity […]
Northeast Disability and Agriculture 2023 Conference Survey
Hey Farmers! In order to help with the planning process of the Northeast Disability and Agriculture 2023 Conference Survey (Encuesta Para La Conferencia Noreste 2023 Sobre Discapacidad y Agricultura) would you please consider taking 3 minutes to fill out/ share this survey and help the steering committee (One of our local farms! ) to know what you want […]
Winter 2023 Ornamental and Turf Short Course
Wednesdays 5:30-7 pm, from January 11 – March 8, 2023 Click here to register today! More information at s.uconn.edu/ornamental-turf. Registration will remain open until Friday, January 6 Questions? Please contact Alyssa Siegel-Miles, alyssa.siegel-miles@uconn.edu Ornamental and Turf Online Short Course Description: UConn Extension offers an online Ornamental & Turf Short Course in the fall and winter, […]
Foundations of Shellfish Farming Training Course 2023
Registration: http://s.uconn.edu/shellfish Cost: $300 Foundations of Shellfish Farming is a training course for new and prospective farmers and those who simply seek to learn more about aquaculture practices and techniques. Topics that will be covered include: how to establish and operate a shellfish business; leasing and permitting requirements; considerations for gear, vessels, and facilities, shellfish biology, aquaculture techniques and best practices, and risks […]
Tis The Season
Tis the season! Did you know that Connecticut greenhouses grow many of the poinsettias you find in stores around New England. They are still shipping fresh plants. Learn more about the industry: Photos: Leanne Pundt for UConn Extension
Money Saving Cooking Tips
Learn how you can save time⌚and money💲with these simple tips! ¡Aprenda cómo puede ahorrar tiempo y dinero con estos sencillos consejos! ⌚💲
Give to Extension
Gifts to Extension support programs in all 169 cities and towns of Connecticut. Your contribution positively impacts the 4-H youth program, agriculture and food, climate, health, and sustainable landscapes. Support Extension today at s.uconn.edu/givetoextension #GivingDay
8 Essential “Always” of Holiday Food Safety
Article by Indu Upadhyaya, Ph.D., Assistant Extension Educator, Food Safety Holiday gatherings bring families and friends together, to spread more joy and happiness. While the merriment begins around Thanksgiving and continues until the New Years’, the food during holiday buffets, the party trays, the turkey, and other delicacies remain the main attraction of gathering. But […]
Newest Crop Insurance Program
Small-scale, diversified farmers – have you heard the news? There’s a new insurance program available from USDA called Micro Farm insurance, available specifically for farmers making up to $350,000 annually. If you’ve thought federal crop insurance didn’t apply to you before, well, things are starting to change! Learn more here: https://thecarrotproject.salsalabs.org/microfarmworkshop20222023/index.html CT will have an in-person […]
Programas y Servicios en Español
¿Sabía que la Extensión de UConn ofrece programas y servicios en español? Si tiene interés en la salud, nutrición, horticultura, manejo integrado de plagas, y el desarrollo personal y comunitario nuestros programas están disponibles para ayudarlo a aprender! UConn EFNEP El Programa Ampliado de Educación en Alimentación y Nutrición (UConn EFNEP) ayuda […]
Ag Mechanics Series
Our well-loved Ag-Mechanic Series is BAAAAACK! With limited spaces, these trainings are meant to give you the basics on some of the common “mechanics” dilemmas you might face at your farm. As a friendly reminder, these trainings are meant for those that are farming or intend to farm for a profit. If you are interested in gaining skills in […]
Spanish Produce Safety Training Videos
Produce Safety Training VideosAvailable in Spanish and English Attention Farmers: UConn Extension’s 2 farm worker training videos are available now in Spanish. These are to help you with training your Spanish speaking employees in produce safety practices. These resources will help make your employees follow proper food safety on farm and ensure a safe food production. The videos were […]
Farmland Mixer
OUR LAST FARMLAND MIXER for the foreseeable future is coming up on DEC. 4TH. So if you want to hear about some great land opportunities, talk about how to go about finding land, OR have some land you want to sell or lease yourself, then you should join us at our Farmland Mixer ! We already have some land opportunities already registered […]
Can I make my own Sausage?
UConn EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) answers this common question and more. In its most basic form, sausage is minced meat with salt and other seasoning. It may or may not be stuffed into casings, can be made as a raw or cooked product and comes in all sizes and shapes. In many […]
Husky Harvest Info Session- Regional Campus Food Pantry
SNAP-Ed Food Security recently teamed up with United Way to offer a info session for Stamford campus students and Husky Harvest clients. Husky Harvest is the name for the new regional campus food pantry program. Food insecurity is rising on many college campuses and Husky Harvest strives to provide students with resources while minimizing […]
Respecting Our Roots with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
A partnership between UConn and local tribes led to the development of Meechooôk Farm and other programs that strengthen the tribal community, their land-base, and self-sufficiency. Learn more about the project by reading this article. Financial support for this work was provided by the USDA NIFA Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP Awards 2017-41580-26950 and 2022-41580-37944). […]
Fall Updates from Extension
The changing seasons are a reliable time marker, and this fall, UConn Extension is experiencing our own transitions. It’s an exciting time as new educators join the team and continue implementing our statewide programs. Catch up on our latest updates: s.uconn.edu/fall-news
Job Opening: Fairfield County Master Gardener Coordinator
Position Description UConn Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Lower Fairfield County The UConn Extension Master Gardener Program is seeking applications for the position of Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Lower Fairfield County, based at the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in Stamford, CT. This is a 16-hour-per-week position and is a temporary, six month appointment. Renewal is […]
2023 Vegetable & Small Fruit Growers’ Conference & Trade Show: We’re Back!
UConn Extension’s 2023 Vegetable & Small Fruit Growers’ Conference Wednesday, January 4, 2023 Sheraton Hartford South Hotel 100 Capital Blvd, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Trade Show: 8:00-8:55, 10:00-10:45, 12:00 -1:00 8:00-8:55 Registration, breakfast, socialize, visit trade show Morning Moderator – Mary Concklin, Fruit Extension Specialist Emeritus, UConn 8:55 Welcome: Indrajeet Chaubey, Dean of CAHNR, UConn […]