Diversified Livestock Extension Program

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MacKenzie White

Phone: 860-774-9600 ext. 21
mackenzie.white@uconn.edu

MacKenzie White is the Diversified Livestock Extension Field-Based Specialist with UConn Extension. She holds an A.A.S. in Animal Science from UConn’s Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture, a B.S. in Agriculture and Natural Resources from the UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, and an M.S. in Agricultural Sciences with an Integrated Resource Management specialization from Colorado State University.

With a lifelong background in livestock and production agriculture, MacKenzie brings extensive experience in Extension programming and agricultural regulation. Her role focuses on planning and delivering impactful programs supporting commercial livestock producers, including beef, sheep, swine, and goats. Prior to this position, she worked with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture and supported multiple UConn Extension programs. Outside of work, she owns and operates a small farm in Eastern Connecticut with her family. MacKenzie is most excited to meet and work with Connecticut producers from all different backgrounds and operations. If you’re currently a livestock producer in Connecticut or thinking of becoming one, please don’t be shy, reach out!

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Thinking about biosecurity? That's a great first step, developing a well-thought-out plan is next. Make sure that all family members, employees, and other personnel that interact with animals on your operation know how to follow the biosecurity plan, and have the resources and training to do so. Review and update the biosecurity plan annually. Download a copy of our biosecurity plan template to use on your operation.


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