UConn Extension connects the power of UConn research to local issues by creating practical, science-based answers to complex problems. Extension provides engagement, scientific knowledge and expertise to the public in areas such as: economic viability, nutrition and health, community development, agriculture, and natural resources.
As part of a nationwide network through the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, Extension professionals and trained volunteers engage the state’s diverse population to make informed choices and better decisions. The partnerships enrich our lives and our environment. The enclosed book highlights program achievements from the past year.
Originating from eight Connecticut Extension Centers, the Sea Grant program at Avery Point and the UConn Storrs campus, programs use various educational methods to reach individuals and groups. UConn Extension partners with nonprofit organizations and state agencies, training volunteers and staff. This magnifies the scope and impact of Extension’s outreach. We have no fewer than eleven programs in every town in Connecticut, with some towns having over twenty Extension programs.
Read the recent Highlights Report at: http://s.uconn.edu/highlights2016
For more information, contact: Stacey Stearns at stacey.stearns@uconn.edu