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Research accomplishments such as the development of valuable pharmaceutical, animal and plant products have had worldwide significance. 
The College’s expertise in linking modern science with traditional agricultural principles led The New York Times to note, “This is not your father’s agricultural school.” 
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Distinguished Faculty
Agriculture Faculty - 01Daniel Civco, professor of natural resources and the environment, is an expert in geomatics who specializes in remote sensing and geographic information systems. A University Teaching Fellow, he received the 2007 Award for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences from the USDA. Agriculture Faculty - 02Valerie B. Duffy, professor of allied health sciences, teaches courses in the dietetics field. She and her students have had numerous publications and presentations at national and international meetings and are advancing nutrition and health through research, practice or public health leadership. Agriculture Faculty - 03Salvatore Frasca, Jr., associate professor of pathobiology and veterinary science, is a veterinarian and board-certified veterinary pathologist. He advises pre-vet students and works with undergrads regarding principles of pathology in the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. Agriculture Faculty - 04Rigoberto A. Lopez, professor of agricultural and resource economics, researches problems and issues confronting food systems with an emphasis on marketing, industrial organization and public policy. His technical expertise is research and teaching of agricultural marketing, policy and development economics. Agriculture Faculty - 05Jason Vokoun, assistant professor of fisheries management and stream ecology, involves his students in research projects designed to help state and regional natural resource and environmental managers make better-informed decisions regarding fisheries and aquatic ecosystems. |
Successful Alumni
Agriculture Alumni - 01Jen Elman (’07, B.S., Agriculture and Natural Resources; '08, M.A., Education) works for Glastonbury High School in Glastonbury, CT as an agricultural education teacher. Jen teaches animal science classes, including UConn Early College Experience courses, and also serves as a faculty advisor. Agriculture Alumni - 02Adrienne Castagnola (’07, B.S., Animal Science) is a medical affairs specialist with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. While at UConn, she captained the Equestrian Team, taught horseback riding lessons, served as a tutor for the Center for Disabilities and was a Husky Ambassador. Agriculture Alumni - 03Michele Longhi (’08, B.S., Agriculture and Natural Resources; B.S., Agricultural and Resource Economics) is currently pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Wisconsin. While at UConn, Michele was a member of the College of Agriculture Undergraduate Student Council and Gamma Sigma Delta, the Agricultural Honor Society. Agriculture Alumni - 04William Purcell (’08, B.S., Natural Resources) is a soil conservationist with the USDA. He works with landowners to improve water quality, conserve soil, and maintain wildlife habitat. While at UConn, he participated in an internship with the CT Department of Environmental Protection. Agriculture Alumni - 05Ayla Withee (’06, B.S., Dietetics) is a nutrition educator in the Philadelphia school system working for the “Eat Right Now” program. She provides nutrition education to many schools in the district, plans community presentations and works with parents. |
