College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources

University of Connecticut (UConn) College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources is the oldest one of fourteen of University of Connecticut's colleges and offers a wide variety of teachings. It was originally meant for the sole purpose of teaching real world skills of farming[1] CAHNR leads scientific discovery, education, and community involvement in food systems, plant and animal agriculture, and health; human health, nutrition, and physical activity; and environmental sciences with the goal of achieving a global and sustainable future.[2]

The eight academic departments are the following: Agricultural and Resource Economics, Allied Health Sciences, Animal Science, Kinesiology, Natural Resources and the Environment, Nutritional Sciences, Pathobiology and Veterinary Science, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture.[3] All of the colleges’ majors lead to a Bachelor of Science degree (BS), except for the Environmental Studies major which leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree (BA), and Plant Science, Animal Science, and Urban Forestry and Arboriculture which leads to Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree.[4]

The Environmental Studies (EVST) program is a part of both, UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources. The Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture (RHSA) offers the two-year, AAS degree which is associated with CAHNR. RHSA students and CAHNR students take classes together.[5] As of 2020, a total of 22,522 students have graduated from the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources.[6]

History

The Morrill Land-Grant Act, passed by Congress in 1862, provided each state with federal land grants.[7] The profits from the sale of these lands were used to establish an agricultural college in each state.[8] New Yorker brothers Charles and Augustus Storrs of Mansfield, Connecticut donated 170 acres of farmland, $6,000, and some barns to create the first agricultural school of Connecticut.[9] The brothers were born into a family of farmers and Augustus eventually purchased the family-owned farm to develop into one of his own. The brothers’ passion for agriculture and husbandry led to establishing the University of Connecticut.[10]

In 1881, the Storrs Agricultural School was established solely for the purpose of teaching and researching agriculture and related topics. In 1893, the name was changed to Storrs Agricultural College and became the Connecticuts’ land-grant university. The college was renamed a few more times until permanently becoming the University of Connecticut in 1939.[11]

National Achievements

The University of Connecticut has college is world-renowned - The first woman forestry major in the nation graduated from the University of Connecticut; the colleges’ scientists sent experimental tomato plants up in Space Shuttle to study plant growth in zero gravity in 1988; Women's polo team was the first in the country to win three national championships in a row; the first high-efficiency poultry feed, “Connecticut Ration” was developed; Animal science professor, Jerry Yang was the first to clone a calf from non-reproductive cells.[12]

Research Programs

The colleges’ research programs are supervised by the Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station and follow federal and state mandates. CAHNR faculty and its students research how food, natural resources, and human and animal health are all interconnected. Today, there are more than 750 UConn Extension public engagement programs at eight centers across the state.[13] There are over 100,000 CT residents who are engaged with CAHNR extension programs. Extension public engagement programs provide a wide range of topics related to the CAHNR strategic priorities: Ensuring a vibrant and sustainable agricultural industry and food supply, enhancing health and well-being locally, nationally, and globally, advancing adaptation and resilience in a changing climate, and designing sustainable landscapes across urban-rural interfaces.[14] The programs obtain over 100 educators and many volunteers. The programs work to build more sustainable communities through educational initiatives. Additionally, there are 36 student clubs and activities that fall under the CAHNR interests.[15]

Majors
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Animal Science
  • Applied and Resource Economics
  • Diagnostic Genetic Sciences
  • Dietetics
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Environmental Studies
  • Exercise Science
  • Individualized Major
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • Natural Resources
  • Nutritional Sciences
  • Pathobiology
  • Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems

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Minors
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Agricultural Biotechnology
  • Animal Science
  • Dairy Management
  • Environmental Economics and Policy
  • Equine Business Management
  • Food Science
  • Nutrition for Exercise and Sport
  • Ornamental Horticulture
  • Therapeutic Horsemanship Education
  • Turfgrass Management
  • Wildlife Conservation

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Departments

Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics (ARE)

Focuses on dealing and exploring issues related to the sustainable use of natural resources such as land, water and energy.[18]

Department of Natural Resources & the Environment (NRE)

Explores the long-term conservation and sustainability of ecosystem services, including woods, water, and wildlife.[19]

Allied Health & Sciences (AHS)

Teachings and researching about health behavior change interventions, promotion of healthy nutrition, genetics and genomics, clinical and laboratory techniques, and research methodologies for those interested in professional health-related careers.[20]

Department of Nutritional Sciences

The department overall, offers integrated instruction, research, and outreach programs consisting of teaching and research to improve the nutritional well-being and health for individuals, families and the public. The undergraduate programs in health nutrition follow three tracks of preparation for students to attend medical school and other health-related professions - Nutrition, Health, and Disease Prevention, Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), and Pre-Medical Profession.[21]

Department of Animal Science

There are six areas of interest: pre-vet/pre-grad, equine science, business management, food science, animal production, and animal biotechnology all of which allow students to learn and gain experience in animal-related careers.[22]

Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science

For Undergraduate Students intending to enter medical (Pre-Med), dentistry (Pre-Dental), veterinary (Pre-Vet), or graduate institutions . The  MS and Ph.D. graduate degree programs in Pathobiology include areas of focus in bacteriology, pathology, and virology.[23] Students will be able to gain skills necessary for research careers focused on the following areas: infectious diseases of animals and humans, vaccines, veterinary pathology, and wildlife diseases.[24]

Department of Kinesiology

Trains future exercise and healthcare professionals through intensive programs including athletic training (M.S.A.T.), exercise science (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.), physical therapy (D.P.T.), and exercise prescription (Graduate Certificate). The department has association with the Korey Stringer Institute and the Nayden Rehabilitation Clinic and research at the Athletic Training Laboratory and Human Performance Laboratory located in Gampel Pavilion.[25]

Department of Plant Science & Landscape Architecture

Emphasizes real-world industry knowledge, and cutting-edge teaching methods and research. The department promotes sustainable recreation areas and agricultural lands, enhances the use of plants to solve environmental problems; Plans and designs sustainable built environments; develops healthier local foods; improves plant health through pest management; delves deep into plant biology; engages communities for a sustainable future.[26]

Campuses

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