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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

Getting to the Root: Niche Livestock Panel Discussion

Cornell Soil Trailer Tour with Fay Benson:

UConn Extension's Northeast SARE Project spent a day out in the field at Scantic Valley Farm in Somers learning about soil health and pasture management for beef cattle:

Cornell Soil Trailer Tour

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 Listening Sessions will be open from 10am-2pm

  • Thursday December 5th, 2024 - Tolland County Extension Center, 24 Hyde Avenue, Vernon, CT
  • Thursday December 12th, 2024 - Middlesex County Extension Center,1066 Saybrook Road, Haddam, CT
  • Tuesday December 17th, 2024 - Litchfield County Extension Center, 843 University Drive, Torrington, CT
  • Thursday December 19th, 2024 - Windham Country Extension Center, 139 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, CT
  • 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
  • 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