Livestock

MacKenzie White is the new Diversified Livestock Extension Field Based Specialist with UConn Extension. MacKenzie earned her Associates of Applied Animal Science from UConn Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture, a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources from UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, and a Masters of Agriculture in Agricultural Science with an Integrated Resources Management Specialization from Colorado State University.

MacKenzie is no stranger to working for UConn Extension or when it comes to being out in the barn working with livestock. Growing up on a small farm in southern Maine is where the passion and interest for livestock and production agriculture started. MacKenzie’s new role with UConn Extension involves planning, implementing, and evaluating impactful extension programs primarily related to commercial livestock production. Livestock species include but are not limited to beef, sheep, swine and goats. Prior to working at UConn Extension, she was an Agriculture Marketing & Inspection Representative with the CT Department of Agriculture and before that she supported multiple successful UConn Extension programs as an Educational Program Assistant. 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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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