b'by theNumbers 2019 127,573Why UConn Extension citizens engaged in UConn Extensions Food, Health, & ECONOMICS Sustainability programs.Having an environment to$16.4 millionWe Are on a Collaborative JourneyFOOD discuss this topic is amazing We are here. We are ready to serve you. and important, and Im soin active grants.232,708 studentsappreciative of having it!$1.75 millionPrograms delivered by Extension reach individuals, communities, and businessesin81 school districts Participant in the two-part across the state participateprogram, Farmer Stressin municipal savings from in each of Connecticuts 169 municipalities (see map on back page). The by theMS4 program (stormwater207,887in our Put Local on YourSupport Workshop and the Numbers 2019 (right page) highlights some of our key impacts from these initiatives.Tray Program. CT Ag Wellness Summit. general permit) in121towns. volunteer hours across all While this report features 2019, we have shifted some of our work to address theprograms - thats a 25% coronavirus global pandemic. 1,024participants in our$5.3 million increase compared to 2018. commercial vegetable andworth of volunteer COVID-19 fruit production programs. hours served in communities7,438The worldwide pandemic involving COVID-19 (coronavirus) has producedHEALTH across the state.unprecedented challenges in the UConn community and around the world. Ourvolunteers across allservices continue during this challenging time. 5,821low-income familiesprogram areas.served through community We are still delivering the science-based information you need. We are ready tonutrition and empowerment12,023answer your questions. Consult with us by email or on the phone. All of our educatorsprograms. hours of instruction by are working and ready to serve our audiences.We developed virtual programs to offset canceled in-person learning opportunities.24,589weekly trail4-H YOUTH Extension specialists across all programs.Our educators are writing and updating fact sheets and other information. You haveusers at 15 sites throughout The partnership with UConnCT, monitored by UConn. 18,326access to educational materials on our YouTube channel. We are growing our suite of[Extension] has made the tribeparticipating youth.763online resources every day to meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders.stronger. Its refocused our378families engaged onprograms & events attention towards farmingusing trails for healthy life- 3,981 throughout the state.UConn CAHNR Extension educators have curated resourcesand healthier eating. wevestyles at pop-up events inactive volunteers.been able to work with themMeriden and Groton.related to COVID-19 for our statewide audiences, includingto ensure that some of our375families, businesses, and agricultural producers. traditional protocols andUConn Extension Resources for all audiences include: farming techniques have beenpublications.cornerstone to this project. Food safety and cooking Tribal Councilor,Hand washing and sanitizers Mashantucket152,156 Infection prevention Pequot Tribal Nation (1 clover = 1,000 people) individuals reached through our UConn ExtensionFinancial advice Facebook, Twitter, &Listings of open farms/farmers markets and school YouTube accounts.emergency meal distribution. SUSTAINABILITY The Climate Corps courses Find these and many other resources at http://bit.ly/ are the central reason why21COVID-19-Extension. 29,269unique users to the Connecticut EnvironmentalI chose to pursue urbanNational and State awardsConditions Online (CT ECO) mapping website.planning. The lectures and & honors received by Even though our Extension Offices are closed, Extensionguest speakers enticed meExtension Specialists.Telecommuting is the new normal for Extension staff and facultyeducators are still working and available by virtual meeting,626plants analyzed at the Plant Diagnostics Lab. to research the job more on while the social distancing requirements are in place. All of ourphone or email. my own. I might never have educators are working and ready to serve our audiences. 12,474soil samples analyzed from169 realized this career path was2,849Connecticut towns and21U.S. states.an option without your help. programs provided to - Amanda, ClimateConnecticut cities & towns.Corps Student4 2019 HIGHLIGHTS OF EXTENSION 2019 HIGHLIGHTS OF EXTENSION 5'