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We offer educational outreach for livestock operations in Connecticut. Work with our educators to learn more about livestock management and economic development. Learn more. 

hand holding dirt with nutrient management word headerWe offer nutrient management resources for farmers and agricultural land managers, specifically in relation to excess phosphorus and nitrogen. Our work also covers high nitrates in water sources from agriculture. Learn more.

 

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Welcome to the Tri-State SARE Project. A professional development opportunity for agricultural service providers and farmers provided by the Northeast SARE state programs in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Learn more.

News

New Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rule in Effect

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the final rule that amends and strengthens its animal disease traceability regulations for certain cattle and bison. This rule came into effect on November 5, 2024. USDA’s final rule for cattle ID requires all official tags applied to cattle after November 5, 2024 to be both radio frequency ID (RFID) and visually readable. The State of Connecticut will no longer be supplying silver metal National Uniform Ear tagging System (NUES or ‘brite’) tags for use in cattle. To establish a Premise ID or receive free 840 tags (while supplies last) please contact Resha.Jacquier@ct.gov or 860-713-2541
Link to final rule

 

Latest updates in regards to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Events

Diversified Livestock Producer Listening Sessions

Join UConn Extension for a chance to share your needs, challenges, and aspirations as a livestock producer in Connecticut. As the Diversified Livestock Extension Program develops, we want to be sure we are bridging the gaps in order to meet the needs of all producers.

All In-person Listening Sessions will be open from 10am-2pm

  • Thursday January 2nd, 2025 - Fairfield County Extension Center, 67 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT
  • Wednesday January 8th, 2025 - New Haven County Extension Center, 305 Skiff Street, North Haven, CT
  • Tuesday January 21st, 2025 - Hartford County Extension Center, Exchange Building - Suite 262 Building 4, 270 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT
  • Thursday January 23rd, 2025 - * VIRTUAL OPTION * https://s.uconn.edu/livestocklisteningsession *4:30-7:30pm*
  • Tuesday January 28th, 2025 - New London County Extension Center, 562 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT

Light refreshments will be provided! An RSVP is encouraged, but is not required!

Questions, comments or rsvp’s can be sent to MacKenzie.white@uconn.edu