Prioritizing areas for nutrient manage- ment strategies requires an understanding of the spatial relationships between land use and impaired surface waterbodies. Our project utilizes a geographic information systems (GIS) based approach to under- stand and act upon these important spatial relationships. In part, we are identifying contemporary and historical hotspots of agricultural land use by using satellite- derived land use land cover (LULC) classifications initially developed by the University of Connecticut’s Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR). Spatial analyses depicting the proximity of agriculture to highly valued water resources (both surface and ground- water) serves as the foundational work that informs where efforts to protect and restore water quality will be most impactful to the greater Long Island Sound Watershed. Our future work will pair spatial maps with modelled contemporary and histori- cal nutrient loading patterns to expand regions of interest. Our goal is to provide education and tools that help farmers realize the benefits of sustainable agriculture with individual conservation plans tailored to their specific needs and objectives. Connecticut’s environment of diverse crops and farms offers unique opportunities and challenges. UConn Extension is offering soil tests and interpretations to assess each farm’s nutrient needs. We look forward to co-creating knowledge with farmers and developing soil health solutions for long-term produc- tion goals and resilient farms. Article by Katherine Van Der Woude & Kevin Jackson Contact Katherine Van Der Woude katherine.vanderwoude@uconn.edu water.extension.uconn.edu Legend Farm Contacts Surface Water Ag Land (within buffer) Ag Land (adjoining buffer) Ag Land HE 2018 HIGHLIGHTS OF EXTENSION 29