The Cooperative Extension System (CES) is a part of the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. CES’ mission is education. 

Extension Educators bring research-based information to Connecticut citizens through educational programs, electronic media, newsletters, publications and responses to telephone inquiries. CES educators can provide staff training for agencies and community groups on selected topics.

Programs:

• 4-H Youth Development:  Community 4-H Clubs, After-School Programs, 4-H Mentoring, Animals, Healthy Lifestyles, Science and Technology, Leadership, Workforce Readiness, Community Service, Communication and Expressive Arts, Environment and Conservation, Home Economics.

• Family and Community Education:  Parenting; Sustainable Families; Technology; Community Service; Participatory Methodologies; Curriculum Development.  (Program available in English and Spanish).

• Entrepreneurship:  Financial Management 101; Business Incubator - How to Start a Business; Grant Writing.  (Program available in English and Spanish).

• Organization Development:  Diversity, Intercultural Communication; Training for Non-Profit and Community Organizations; Strategic Planning; Team Building; Leadership Development; Volunteer Recruitment and Retention.  (Program available in English and Spanish).

• Master Gardener Program:  Horticulture training, plant diagnostics and insect identification.  Hotline for horticultural questions pertaining to insect and pest problems, lawns, trees, shrubs, vegetables, annuals/ perennials, wildlife and soil testing.

Other programs may be available throughout the state; please check with individual Extension Centers for more information.