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Hartford Urban 4-H Program

Posted on May 7, 2014July 5, 2016 by UConn Extension

The Boys and Girls Urban 4-H club of Hartford came to UConn for Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton’s visit.

LaShawn students   LaShawn students2

This entry was posted in 4-H Youth and tagged 4-H, 4-H youth development, Connecticut 4-H, Urban 4-H.
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  1. 9/4 NLC 4-H Fair meeting
  2. 9/10 Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Practices
  3. 10/2 NLC 4-H Fair meeting
  4. 10/4 Invasive Plants in Uncertain Times: Achieving More With Less
  5. 10/12 Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Practices

NLC 4-H Fair meeting

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

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NLC Extension Center

NLC 4-H Fair meeting

Open to all New London County 4-H'ers. Meetings are held monthly to plan the NLC 4-H Fair & Expo.

Contact Information: pamela.gray@uconn.edu

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Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Practices

Monday, September 10th, 2018

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Livestock Unit 1

Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Practices

A workshop series for agricultural service providers and farmers on nutrition and its direct link to the health and well-being of animals.

Topic: Body Condition Scoring Beef Cattle and Sheep

Contact Information: Jean.King@uconn.edu

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NLC 4-H Fair meeting

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018

07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

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NLC Extension Center

NLC 4-H Fair meeting

Open to all New London County 4-H'ers. Meetings are held monthly to plan the NLC 4-H Fair & Expo.

Contact Information: pamela.gray@uconn.edu

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Invasive Plants in Uncertain Times: Achieving More With Less

Thursday, October 4th, 2018

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Storrs Campus
Student Union

Invasive Plants in Uncertain Times: Achieving More With Less

Online registration for the CIPWG symposium is now available. Visit the CIPWG website or click here to register online. The symposium program and directions can be found on the CIPWG website.

This 9th biennial conference features national, regional, and local experts as well as citizen volunteers sharing practical solutions for invasive plant management and actions needed to promote native species and improve wildlife habitat. The symposium is open to the public and will include introductory information about invasive plants. People with all levels of interest and experience are invited to attend.

Keynote speaker Judy Preston, Long Island Sound Outreach Coordinator with the Connecticut Sea Grant, will present, “Raising the Bar on Sustainability: Restoration for Property Owners and Maximizing Plant Functionality.”

Concurrent afternoon sessions will include:
· Introduction to Invasive Plant Management - Panel discussion with various experts
· The Nursery Industry and Non-Invasive Alternatives – Panel discussion on the role of nurseries
· Early Detection and Invasive Plant Risk Assessment – How to address newly introduced plants
· Advanced Invasive Plant Management – Cost/benefit analysis of management options
· Innovative Invasive Plant Technologies – New technologies to report and learn about invasives
· Native Alternatives and Pollinators – Planning your native plant garden

Research and management posters, an invasive plant identification area, and other educational exhibits will be featured throughout the day. The registration fee includes parking and lunch.
Pesticide Recertification Credits and other Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) will be available.

Attendees are advised to register early, as the last symposium had record attendance and sold out in advance with 500 attendees.

REGISTRATION FEE: $55 – EARLY postmarked or online by August 23; $65 – REGULAR postmarked or online after August 23; $25 – STUDENT (must bring current ID)

The symposium agenda, online registration, and mail-in registration form are available at https://cipwg.uconn.edu/2018-symposium/.

For additional information, please contact Donna Ellis at 860-486-6448; donna.ellis@uconn.edu.

Contact Information: Donna.Ellis@uconn.edu

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Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Practices

Friday, October 12th, 2018

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

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Peckham Farm at URI

Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Practices

A workshop series for agricultural service providers and farmers on nutrition and its direct link to the health and well-being of animals.

Topics: body condition scoring for swine and goats, forage quality, sampling and testing

Contact Information: Jean.King@uconn.edu

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