Author: Thomas Krumel Jr

Meet undergraduate Elaine Wehmhoff

Posted on November 7, 2018November 6, 2018 by Thomas Krumel Jr

Elaine Wehmhoff is a junior majoring in agricultural and resource economics. She is an exemplary role model for transfer students transitioning to UConn, and she has found her niche in CAHNR. At UConn, Elaine is a member of the dressage team and involved with the College Ambassadors program. In addition, she is a teaching assistant […]

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Meet undergraduate Wawa Gatheru

Posted on October 31, 2018October 16, 2018 by Thomas Krumel Jr

Wanjiku (Wawa) Gatheru is a junior majoring in environmental studies with a minor in global studies. Prior to arriving at UConn, Wawa spent a year in Thailand as a Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Scholar of the U.S. State Department. This experience solidified her commitment towards culturally-competent conservation. At UConn, Wawa is actively […]

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Meet new faculty member Sandro Steinbach

Posted on October 24, 2018October 23, 2018 by Thomas Krumel Jr

Sandro Steinbach is a newly hired Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE). Sandro has diverse interests in agricultural, health and environmental economics, including a new scholarly article published last month in Economic Letters. This article examines the impact of the 2016 Indian banknote demonetization on the rural poor. Here is […]

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Upcoming Events

Nov 13 Forest Pests Threatening Connecticut10:00am
Nov 13 Foundation Gardens that Say "Welcome Home" to Native Plants10:00am
Nov 13 GMO Foods for Dinner: Are They Safe? Whatâs the Risk?10:00am
Nov 14 Ornamental & Turf/Golf Course Superintendents Short Course10:00am
Nov 14 CLIR-The Issue of Citizenship and Migration1:15pm

Forest Pests Threatening Connecticut

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Other
Litchfield County Extension Center, 843 University Drive Torrington, CT

Master Gardeners and residents of Connecticut are aware of the dangers posed to our yards and forest lands by the emerald ash borer and hemlock wooly adelgid. We may have forgotten about the Asian longhorn beetle, or may not be aware of other potential invasive insect threats like the spotted lanternfly. The United States Dept. of Agriculture funds an important program to educate the public about the dangers and how we can mitigate them. In addition, we can help residents make decisions about their own land and public property. (Snow date: Nov. 10)

Contact Information: Michelle Winkler michelle.winkler@uconn.edu

Foundation Gardens that Say "Welcome Home" to Native Plants

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Other
Middlesex County Extension Center, 1066 Saybrook Rd Haddam, CT 06438

How can we help beautiful native plants thrive in that traditional bastion of boxwoods and pachysandra, the foundation garden? In this two-hour session, we will focus on native shrubs, small trees, perennials, grasses, and groundcovers that suit foundation gardens. Weâll also explore some of the special design challenges associated with this part of the landscape, talk about native species and their ânativars,â look at native substitutes for traditional foundation plants, and identify deer-resistant selections. Handouts will include useful lists of plants and design resources.

Contact Information: Gail Reynolds gail.reynolds@uconn.edu

GMO Foods for Dinner: Are They Safe? Whatâs the Risk?

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Other
New London County Extension Center, 562 New London Tpke Norwich, CT 06360

GMO Foods for Dinner: Are They Safe? Whatâs the Risk?

In the United States, GMO foods are becoming ubiquitous, despite continuing expression of concern over safety. This lecture will give an overview of the history of genetic engineering of foods with an emphasis on the safety aspects of the technology. Specific examples of foods that have been genetically engineered will be given and the regulatory climate in the United States and Europe will be examined. The talk will include a discussion of the new mandatory labeling law that went into effect this year.

Contact Information: Paul Armond paul.armond@uconn.edu

Ornamental & Turf/Golf Course Superintendents Short Course

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Other
Wallingford, CT

Ornamental & Turf/Golf Course Superintendents Short Course

This Short Course is an in-depth review of the information necessary for studying and fulfilling the requirements of the Ornamental and Turf/Golf Course Superintendents State of Connecticut Supervisory Pesticide Applicator Certification exam. A student attending lectures and studying materials independently should be able to successfully pass the examination, both written and oral. Students are expected to attend all classes and study materials independently. Plan to spend a minimum of 10 hours per week studying outside of class.

Class topics are: Pesticide Laws and Regulations, Pesticide Safety, Botany and Ornamental Identification, Plant Pathology and Ornamental Plant Diseases, Entomology and Insect Pests of Woody Ornamentals, Area and Dosage Calculations, Turf Management and Weed Management. Each class begins with a basic overview of the science then takes an in-depth look at specific pests, their biology and control.

Classes run for 9 weeks meeting one day a week for 3 hours. Classes begin in mid October and are held in Wallingford at the CTPA office from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New classes will begin in January 2019, and run from 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Tuesdays in Farmington at the Exchange, 270 Farmington Avenue (across from the UConn Health Center and Dempsey Hospital), we are located in Building 4, Suite 262. On the last day of classes, the DEEP administers the state certification exam. The State certification exam costs $200, checks made out to CT DEEP.

The cost for the course is based on the cost of the books we provide to you and costs for instructors, is $385.00. This does not include the required Pesticide Applicator Training Manual, (aka âThe Core Manualâ) which costs $35.00 or the recommended Ornamental and Turf Category 3 manual, $36.00.

To be placed on the mailing list for class announcements, or for more information please call (860) 570-9010 and ask to be placed on the Ornamental and Turf Short Course mailing list, or email: Diane.Labonia@UConn.edu

If there is more than one inch of snow at the class location, classes are cancelled and made up later.

Contact Information: Diane.LaBonia@uconn.edu

CLIR-The Issue of Citizenship and Migration

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

01:15 PM - 02:45 PM

Other
UConn Depot Campus

CLIR-The Issue of Citizenship and Migration

This contentious issue should be observed from the perspective of both the countries migrants leave and those they go to. In our changing and globalized world migration is not always between developing and developed countries. This talk presents recent data to foster educated debate, including the UN's ongoing discussion of migration as a human right. UConn Extension's Center for Learning in Retirement (CLIR) provides meaningful and serious intellectual activities for retirees and other adults from all walks of life, conducted in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. There are no academic requirements. A UConn CLIR program.

Contact Information: marilyn.diaz@uconn.edu

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