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October 6, 2026
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Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn 4-H Shares Ongoing Success with Board of Trustees
'From robotics to biotechnology, agriculture, financial literacy, and environmental conservation, 4-H resonates as a powerful symbol of our land-grant mission in action.'
- Kumar Venkitanarayanan, CAHNR Dean and Director
UConn 4-H, administered by UConn Extension in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), has been serving Connecticut residents since 1913.
A presentation at a Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting on Sept. 23 highlighted the value of the program for participants and the University.
"From robotics to biotechnology, agriculture, financial literacy, and environmental conservation, 4-H resonates as a powerful symbol of our land-grant mission in action." — Kumar Venkitanarayanan, CAHNR Dean and Director
Jennifer Cushman, 4-H extension educator, spoke during the presentation, followed by young participants Alex Hermonot, Emmet Salvas, and Tahlia Watson.
BOT members expressed their appreciation for the program, praising its reach and impact on youth development.
4-H is a national USDA-NIFA program established in 1902 and administered through land-grant universities. Youth ages five to 18 are eligible to participate, with Explorer programs for ages five and six. Initially focused on agricultural skills, 4-H has since expanded to include diverse areas like robotics, photography, and environmental science.