Tuna Burger RecipeTUNA BURGERS Makes 6 servings Serving size: 1 patty Ingredients 2 (4.5-ounce) cans low-sodium tuna 1 cup bread crumbs, divided 1 cup low-fat cheddar chese, shredded 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ cup non-fat ranch salad dressing ¼ cup finely chopped onion Non-stick cooking spray Directions Drain tuna, separate into flakes using a fork In […]Posted on July 16, 2018
Cooking with EFNEP at Morris Street SchoolSince, 1969, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) has helped families in Connecticut learn about healthy eating, physical activity, cooking, and shopping on a budget. Despite being an affluent state, nearly 1 in 5 families with children in Connecticut is food insecure, or does not have adequate access to healthy food. Many urban areas in Connecticut are amongst the poorest in […]Posted on July 13, 2018
10 Rules for Safe CanningBy Diane Wright Hirsch, MPH Senior Extension Educator/Food Safety Even though some may feel home canning has gone the way of the dinosaurs, I regularly get questions posed to me by newbie and experience canners alike. Some want to know how to can tomatoes without potentially killing a loved one. Others want to know if […]Posted on July 11, 2018
Shuresh Ghimire Joins UConn ExtensionUConn Extension and the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources are pleased to announce that Dr. Shuresh Ghimire joined us on July 6thas our Extension Vegetable Educator. Dr. Ghimire has a PhD in Horticulture and is based in the Extension office at the Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon. He was working at Washington State University (WSU), studying […]Posted on July 10, 2018
Be on the Lookout for Giant Hogweed, an Invasive Plant in CTUConn and the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) are asking state residents to be on the lookout for Giant Hogweed, which typically blooms during July. Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is an invasive, non-native plant from Eurasia that was first identified in Connecticut in 2001. This Federal Noxious weed was confirmed in 25 towns in […]Posted on July 9, 2018
Bug Out with UConn ExtensionUConn Extension’s Bug Week is right around the corner, and we have programs for the whole family. Bugs are the unsung heroes of our ecosystem, providing services such as pollination and natural pest control. However, bugs don’t stop at environmental benefits. They have also impacted our culture through the manufacturing of silk, sources of dyes, […]Posted on July 9, 2018
Disaster Assistance for FarmersAs it grows, the farmers.gov website will deliver information, tools, and first-hand advice built around the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters. It’s a site being built for farmers, by farmers. Visit the new farmers.gov Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool. For more information on disaster preparedness and readiness for your family, community, workplace, or agricultural operation please visit UConn EDEN.Posted on July 6, 2018
Buying from Local Farms? What do FSMA Rules Mean to Produce Buyers?Buying From Local Farms? What Do FSMA Rules Mean to Produce Buyers? On July 17, 2018 a team of regulators and produce safety educators from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are hosting an educational meeting for operations (distributors, schools, institutions, restaurants, grocery stores, foodservice operations, etc.) that buy fresh produce from farms in southern New […]Posted on July 5, 2018
Become a 4-H Volunteer!If you enjoy working with children, have a willingness to share your time and talents with young people in the community, like to have fun, learn new skills and make a difference, then being a 4-H volunteer is for you. 4-H volunteers play a significant role in helping youth reach their potential. As a volunteer, you will help youth learn leadership, citizenship and […]Posted on July 4, 2018
CT MS4 GuideThe CT MS4 Guide website (http://nemo.uconn.edu/ms4) was established to provide a repository for NEMO trainings, materials, tools, and templates that towns can use and modify to meet local needs. Every year, NEMO will also be providing webinars and workshops to help towns and institutions address the more complex portions of the permit. In the first […]Posted on July 2, 2018
Supporting Communities Responding to New Stormwater RegulationsUConn Extension’s Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) program is a national leader in developing innovative approaches to help communities address water quality issues. NEMO has been working directly with Connecticut municipalities for 26 years, won multiple national awards, and inspired a national network of sister programs in 33 states. Over the past year, the […]Posted on June 29, 2018
4-H Volunteer Attends White House STEM SummitRACHAEL MANZER JOINED LANDMARK GATHERING OF STATE & FEDERAL STEM EDUCATION LEADERS AT THE WHITE HOUSE WHITE HOUSE SUMMIT WILL HELP INFORM NEXT 5-YEAR STEM EDUCATION STRATEGY Rachael Manzer, STEM Coach at Winchester Public Schools and a UConn 4-H Leader was recently invited to attend the first-of-its-kind State-Federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education […]Posted on June 27, 2018
8 Principles of a Healthy Home1. Keep your home DRY. 2. Keep your home CLEAN. 3. Keep your home SAFE. 4. Keep your home WELL-MAINTAINED. 5. Keep your home PEST-FREE. 6. Keep your home CONTAMINANT-FREE. 7. Keep your home WELL-VENTILATED 8. Keep your home GREEN AND ENERGY EFFICIENT. For more information please visit https://healthyhomes.uconn.eduPosted on June 27, 2018
Produce Safety TrainingSome medium to larger Connecticut farms need to comply with the Produce Safety Rule (PSR). This includes taking an approved food safety course, implement- ing certain practices that can minimize risk, and keeping records related to those practices. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture conducts a variety of activi- ties related to implementation of the rule, […]Posted on June 25, 2018
Job Opening: Soil Health SpecialistWe’re hiring! We have a Research Assistant 2 position open for an Agricultural Nutrient Management-Soil Health Specialist. The full job description and details on how to apply is available at www.jobs.uconn.edu – look for search number 2018606.Posted on June 22, 2018
