Dairy and meat are two common sources of foodborne illness in the U.S.
Agriculture
Seeding the Next Generation
Since 2012, UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program has been a lifeline for beginning farmers across Connecticut. Designed for growers with less than 10 years of experience, it offers workshops, cohort courses, one-on-one consulting, peer learning, and business tools — from soil science and climate-smart techniques to financial record-keeping and farm planning. Every year, Solid Ground […]
The Costs and Rewards of Composting
One CAHNR professor is working to demystify the potential of composting
Connecticut Farming Means Business
Despite challenges, agriculture in Connecticut continues to grow
Where Horses Meet Higher Education
Launching in fall 2026, a new Equine Science and Management major meets student and industry demand
Champions of Cheese
Skills on the basketball court aren’t the only way UConn wins national championships. Thanks to our happy cows, specialized Creamery, and faculty expertise, UConn’s cheeses took home top prizes in the American Cheese Society’s annual competition and the Big E cheese competition. Dennis D’Amico, associate professor of animal science, and Bill Sciturro, UConn Creamery manager, […]
New Strategies Against Catastrophic Disease
Foot and Mouth Disease was eradicated in the US in 1929, and researchers are working to make sure it stays that way