UConn Extension

Answers you can trust on agriculture, food, climate, health and sustainable landscapes.

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Explore the White Oak, Connecticut’s living symbol of freedom and legacy. Discover how nature and history intertwine in this iconic tree that has inspired generations and preserved a story of courage and identity.

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A multi-agency, cross-disciplinary effort including @UConnExtension seeks to help Connecticut residents stay aware and safe

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An effort led by @UConnExtension and @ctseagrant seeks to help more entrepreneurs enter the aquaculture industry through the Foundations of Shellfish Farming course. The course offers practical training for new and prospective shellfish farmers. https://t.co/ElLyPJRnZK

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For decades, UConn Extension has connected research-based solutions with local needs, helping individuals and communities build stronger, more resilient food systems

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🌧️ Flooded garden? Know what’s safe.

Residential Gardens and Flooding from @UConnExtension explains why produce from flooded gardens shouldn’t be eaten, when it’s safe to replant, and how flooding affects lawns, trees, and shrubs.

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UConn Extension is hosting a Diversified Livestock Conference this May! It's made possible through the Reaching Communities with UConn Extension Fund, which also supports well water testing, bear awareness & more. Give: https://t.co/B9ezHUOlba

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The CT Saves team will select a few videos to professionally produce and feature as part of our April CT Saves campaign. Selected participants will also receive a $50 gift card as a thank-you for allowing us to produce your story.

Let’s own our financial stories together!

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Connecticut, we want to hear from YOU - on video! The Our @CTFamilyMoney program is proud to lead the partnering organizations in the CT Saves Coalition and partner with America Saves this April in recognition of Financial Literacy Month and CT Saves Week (April 6-10).

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Here’s how to participate: Record a short video (60-90 seconds) sharing your financial journey and what “owning your financial story” means to you. Post your video on X and tag CT Saves (@CtSavesCampaign) and hashtag #CTSaves2026 #ASW2026 so we can see it.

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UConn 4-H members are in Washington, D.C. for Citizenship Washington Focus, meeting with our delegation and congressional staff nationwide. Their conversations highlight the impact of 4-H in Connecticut and UConn Extension’s role in developing future leaders.

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Tick season is here in CT. CAES reports widespread blacklegged ticks and pathogen activity in 2025 sampling. Prevention tips for families and pets: https://t.co/oaYxVD6QNR

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Patience is a virtue when it comes to starting to plant, says UConn garden specialist Heather Zidack. Find out when it's the right time to plant your garden this year ⬇️

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Frost cracking occurs when the water in the tree sap freezes and expands quickly under the trunk, causing vertical cracks in the tree and a loud popping noise, says the UConn Home and Garden Education Center.

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To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns since the course launched in 2016 thanks to a multidisciplinary effort, which included faculty from UConn Extension.

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UConn Extension programs connect cutting-edge science with local communities, empowering individuals and solving real-world problems. See how we're making a difference: https://t.co/bK4dtN5ZW6

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Ready to level up your food safety game? Join our FSMA training to learn best practices and compliance essentials. Register: https://t.co/uVT0j3MOu6

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It's never too early to start planning for your spring garden. UConn Extension shares Dos and Don'ts for buying the best seeds to have a plentiful harvest.

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Registration is open for the 2026 Connecticut Horse Symposium, being held on Saturday, March 7th from 9-12 at the @UConnANSC Horsebarn Hill Arena. Register at: https://t.co/iliKh9KJj4

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Faculty from the UConn Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics, in partnership with faculty of the Maine Business School and UMaine Cooperative Extension, hosted the 2025 Northeast Agricultural Networks Summit.

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