We work extensively with small to very-small producers on product development, process control, environmental monitoring, and the development and implementation of dairy food safety management systems. We are bringing research to the real world through technical assistance, education, and advocacy to meet the needs of society and our stakeholders.

The Dairy and Livestock Extension program offers educational outreach, learning events, and individual consultations for dairy and livestock operations in Connecticut. Focus areas include nutrient management planning, farm business planning, sustainable nutrition, marketing, and economic viability.

Our Equine Extension Specialists provide outreach to people interested in horses throughout Connecticut, the Northeast and the United States.

Cohorts of youth are working with UConn Extension and the Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University to develop games about the safe use of biotechnology in agriculture and the food system, and biotechnology and STEM careers.
 
Youth will take part in meetings and game jams with the UConn and NMSU teams. Curricula includes 4-H experiential lessons, industry field trips and speakers. The team will develop and share outreach materials including two interactive games and videos. NMSU’s role is developing the games with the 4-H youth, allowing them to understand the design and development process.

The CDC estimates that each year roughly 48 million people get sick; 128,000 are hospitalized; and 3,000 die of foodborne illness. The safety of our food supply is the responsibility of all who grow, process, sell, prepare, and eat food.
 
Choices made regarding the safe production, processing, preparation, and consumption of food should be based on current science-based safe handling guidelines.
 
Here you will find the food safety information and resources Connecticut consumers, producers, processors, retailers, and others need to help them produce and prepare safer food.

The UConn Poultry Extension program offers a variety of resources for backyard and commercial poultry flocks. Resources include keeping your small flocks at home, health resources, breeding, and buying guides.