University of Connecticut Extension

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  • Solid Ground – Chainsaw Skills and Safety Training – Directed Towards Women

    Cloverleigh Farm 448 Route 87, Columbia, CT, United States

    Intro to safe chainsaw operation. Students will learn about PPE, work area safety, basic saw maintenance, chain sharpening, and how to develop a felling plan. Each student will have a chance to fell their own tree. You may bring your own saw or use one that will be provided by the instructor. 

    $25

  • FSMA Produce Safety Rule/Produce Safety Alliance Approved Grower Training Course

    Middlesex County Extension Center 1066 Saybrook Road, Haddam, Connecticut, United States

    The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course has been designed to provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices knowledge that includes emphasis on co-management of food safety and environmental management goals, while outlining the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to […]

    $50

  • UConn Solid Ground Farmer Trainings – Ag-Mechanic Series

    UConn Solid Ground Farmer Trainings – Ag-Mechanic Series
    Rockville Agri-Science High School 70 Loveland Hill Road, Vernon, Connecticut, United States

    A program of the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources & Extension, the Solid Ground Farmer Trainings include learning opportunities in Agro-Ecology and Ag-Mechanics. The following trainings are scheduled to take place at Rockville Agri-Science High School in Vernon: Dec. 3, 2022 - Power Tools and Carpentry Basics Feb. 11, 2023 […]

    $25

  • Farmland Mixer

    The Vineyard at Franklin 931 Route 32, North Franklin, Connecticut, United States

    The last Farmland Mixer from the University of Connecticut Extension for the foreseeable future, this event offers an opportunity to find great land opportunities, discuss how to find land, or find potential buyers or lessees if you're a landowner. The event starts with an optional field walk led by Kip Koleskinkas from 12 p.m. to […]

  • 2023 UConn Extension Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Conference

    Sheraton Hotel 100 Capital Blvd., Rocky Hill, Connecticut, United States

    Join us at our annual event for an educational day of learning and updates on the latest trends in vegetable and small fruit production. There will be trade show held throughout conference. Up to 4 pesticide credits will be available; pending approval. Registration will increase to $70 after December 29.

    $51

  • UConn Solid Ground Farmer Trainings – Ag-Mechanic Series

    Nonnewaug Agri-Science High School 5 Minortown Road, Woodbury, Connecticut, United States

    A program of the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources & Extension, the Solid Ground Farmer Trainings include learning opportunities in Agro-Ecology and Ag-Mechanics. The following trainings are scheduled to take place at Nonnewaug Agri-Science High School in Woodbury: Jan. 7, 2023 - Small Engine Maintenance & Repairs; 2-Stroke Jan. 28, […]

    $25