b'Message from the Dean16 146 As the founding college of theworkforce and economic development 22 University of Connecticut, the Collegeand through extension outreach programs of Agriculture, Health and Naturalthat help Connecticut communities in Resources (CAHNR) is committed toeach of our 169 cities and towns.the land grant mission by providing aOur strategic priorities include ensur-world class education to our students; Acknowledgments discovering new knowledge through basicing a vibrant and sustainable agricultural and applied research to solve complexindustry and food supply, enhancing health, designing sustainable landscapes, Contact challenges in food and agricultural UConn Extension production; food safety and security;and advancing adaptation and resilience 1376 Storrs Road U-4134 in a changing climate. I am always keen Contents Storrs, CT 06269-4134 Indrajeet Chaubey, Dean & Director the health of humans, animals, plantsto discuss with our stakeholders how Email: extension@uconn.edu and soils; and creating a sustainablewe can form synergistic partnerships Phone: 860-486-3581 environment for current and futureand achieve excellence in our mission 3 Message from the Dean Website: extension.uconn.edu College of Agriculture, Healthgenerations and taking the knowledge we and Natural Resources create to help the citizens of Connecticutareas of teaching, research and extension 4Why UConn Extension Administration cahnrdean@uconn.edu and beyond. In summary, our faculty andoutreach. Indrajeet Chaubey, Dean and Director During the recent coronavirus global College of Agriculture, Health and Natural cahnr.uconn.edu staff work on problems that matter to our 5By the Numbers 2019 Resources, UConn everyday quality of life! pandemic, CAHNR has formed partner-cahnrdean@uconn.edu|860-486-2917 We are committed to providingships and pivoted our services to address 6 Highlights Michael ONeill, Associate Dean life-transforming education to all studentsthe challenges we are facing. You can for Outreach Education and Public Service through close mentoring, hands-on andlearn more about our work on page four. Associate Director, UConn Extension I invite you to let us know how CAHNR 6Featured Story: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation mp.oneill@uconn.edu|860-486-6270 service learning experiences, researchcan continue to provide leadership in 10Planting for Marsh Migration Bonnie Burr, Assistant Director and opportunities, and internships. We striveaddressing challenges that are vital to us Department Head, UConn Extensionto be a strong partner to Connecticutin the state, regionally, nationally, and 12UConn 4-H Computer Science Pathways bonnie.burr@uconn.edu|860-486-8944 through innovative teaching andglobally. research done by our faculty, resulting in Editor14Conservation Training Partnerships Stacey Stearns, Program Specialist,UConn Extension16Growing with UConn Extension Graphic DesignerStrategic Initiatives18Ask UConn Extension Kara Bonsack, Graphic Designer and Web Developer, UConn CLEAR and Extension Extension is part of CAHNR. We have 20Educator Spotlight: Faye Griffiths-Smith Photographersover 100 years of experience strengthening UConn Extension faculty and staff, listed Ensuring a vibrant and sustainablecommunities in Connecticut and beyond. 22Educator Spotlight: Cary Chadwick here, unless otherwise noted.agricultural industry and food supply.Chet Arnold: 14, 15, 23, 34Programs delivered by Extension reach 24Educator Spotlight: Bill Davenport Juliana Barrett: 10, 11 individuals, communities, and businesses Kara Bonsack: cover, 2, 4, 19, 22, 28, 29, 30, 35 Enhancing health and well-being in each of the 169 municipalities across Cary Chadwick: 14 locally, nationally, and globally. 26Volunteer Spotlight: People Empowering People Laura Cisneros: 15 the state. German Cutz: 32 Extension programs cover the full spec-28Environmental Conditions Online David Dickson: 16, 23 Advancing adaptation and resilience Shuresh Ghimire: 2, 8, 9 trum of topics aligned to the CAHNR 30Tree Mortality Faye Griffiths-Smith 21 in a changing climate.strategic initiatives. Our educational Leanne Pundt: 17 specialists are ready to work with you Rosa Raudales: cover32In Our Community Stacey Stearns: 6, 8, 33 Designing sustainable landscapesand your community. 34Partner Testimonials Tom Worthley: 31 across urban-rural interfaces. Vsit the CAHNR website for more Peter Morenus (UConn Communications): 3, 16, 25 information on our strategic initiatives. Tom Rettig (UConn Communications): 72 2019 HIGHLIGHTS OF EXTENSION 2019 HIGHLIGHTS OF EXTENSION 3'