Winter Storm Preparedness By Mary Ellen Welch mary.welch@uconn.edu Publication #EXT021 | 2018 Print This Fact Sheet During the winter, see what conditions are forecast in your area for the upcoming week. If a winter storm is predicted, you want to be SAFE and WARM. Take actions to prepare in advance. Winter weather may include extreme […]
Deer Management
Deer Management Strategies To Minimize Deer Damage On School Grounds By Victoria Wallace and Alyssa Siegel-Miles victoria.wallace@uconn.edu Publication # EXT020 | March 2022 Overview The population of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Connecticut has increased dramatically, from very few in the early 20th century to over 100,000 today. This rebound is due to the shortage […]
Safely Trailering and Loading Your Horse
Safely Trailering and Loading Your Horse By Jenifer Nadeau, Equine Extension Specialist Department of Animal Science jenifer.nadeau@uconn.edu Publication # EXT017 | 2018 Reviewed by Crystal Smith In order to have a successful trip with your horse, there are some safety considerations involved. It is important to know how to safely load and trailer your horse. […]
Reducing Storm Damage to Your Barn
Reducing Storm Damage to Your Barn By Joyce Meader eden.uconn.edu Publication # EXT016 | 2018 Reviewed by Robert Ricard Buildings need to provide a safe environment for workers and animals. Historically, agricultural buildings were considered of low importance, so structural load reductions of roughly 20% may have been applied in the design. If there were […]
How to Prepare for Equine Disasters
How to Prepare for Equine Disasters By Jenifer Nadeau, Equine Extension Specialist Department of Animal Science jenifer.nadeau@uconn.edu Publication # EXT012 | 2018 Reviewed by: Debra Hagstrom, Liv Sandberg, Ellen Schenider We have all watched the evening news and seen horses stranded in floods or have heard about the latest barn fire in our communities. First, […]
Fire Safety – Prevent, Prepare and Take Action!
Fire Safety – Prevent, Prepare and Take Action! By Jenifer Nadeau, Equine Extension Specialist Department of Animal Science jenifer.nadeau@uconn.edu Publication # EXT009 | 2018 Reviewed by Crystal Smith Fire safety may not be a thought on every horse owner’s mind, but it should be in order to prevent tragedy from occurring. It seems like every […]
Getting To the Bottom of Your Well
Getting To the Bottom of Your Well Don’t worry, we’ll help you out Authors: Michael Dietz, Ph.D. and Alec Janis michael.dietz@uconn.edu Reviewer: David Dickson Publication # EXT057 | January 2024 You turn the faucet on, and water comes out. What else do you need to know? Clean, reliable drinking water is often taken for granted. […]
Food Safety During a Power Outage
Food Safety During a Power Outage Article by Diane Wright Hirsch extension@uconn.edu Publication # EXT011 | 2018 First, it is important to keep the doors closed on your refrigerators/freezers as much as possible, keeping the cold air inside. A refrigerator will keep foods cold for about four hours if UNOPENED. A full freezer can stay […]
Financial Preparation for Severe Storms and Other Emergencies
Financial Preparation for Severe Storms and Other Emergencies Authors: Robert Ricard, Faye Griffiths-Smith and Mary Ellen Welch Faye.Griffiths-Smith@uconn.edu Publication # EXT010 | July 2021 There are several actions you can take to get your family and home ready for storms and other emergencies. What can you do to prepare financially? Keep some cash in a […]
Alternative “Lawn” Options for New England Landscapes
Alternative “Lawn” Options for New England Landscapes Author Victoria Wallace and Alyssa Siegel-Miles Victoria.Wallace@uconn.edu Publication # EXT008 | July 2020 Lawns are an integral component of the home landscape. Turf areas contribute recreational space and offer a focus of the landscape design. Grasses also sequester carbon and provide an efficient carbon sink. Nevertheless, large expanses […]