UConn Extension "By the Numbers"
169
Connecticut municipalities
served through Extension programs
UConn Extension delivers answers you can trust by providing practical, research-based education to address challenges in agriculture, youth development, natural resources, and community health. For over a century, we’ve empowered individuals and communities across Connecticut with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. UConn Extension is your trusted partner for solutions that make a real difference.
1,217
online courses/certificates
500+
Extension-related programs provided
1,193
Master Gardener participants
893
Connecticut farms supported
630K
users accessing program websites
120K
hours watched of Extension videos
Extension in Connecticut
Multiple Extension programs were active in all 169 Connecticut towns in 2024. This map shows how many programs were represented within each town. In 2024 no town had fewer than 6 programs and some towns had as many as 22!
Extension Funding
UConn Extension leverages federal and state funding to serve our statewide communities and enhance them through additional support.
- 2.7 million in state funding
- 2.4 million in USDA-NIFA funding
98
active grants & contracts equaling 31 million dollars
29
funding agencies & organizations
Statewide Indicators
UConn Extension’s statewide indicators provide a unified framework for measuring program impact across diverse areas, enabling us to effectively demonstrate our reach, evaluate outcomes, and share the value of our work in addressing community needs. Statewide indicator data is based on Extension program reporting.
New Practices
8.6K
3.5K
302
Increased Knowledge
10.7K
Municipal Support
703
Action Plans
54
Policies
44
Personal Growth
85%
Youth
The mission of 4-H is to assist all youth ages 5-18 in acquiring knowledge, developing leadership and life skills while forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of their families and communities.
22.5K
4-H youth participants
2.9K
improvements in communications, leadership, & other skills
14.2K
STEM projects completed
Volunteers
UConn Extension’s volunteers are vital because they amplify our programs’ reach and impact, bringing their passion and expertise to strengthen communities across Connecticut.
$6.4M
Value of 174K volunteer Hours
6.1K
volunteers helped with invasive plant management in 60 municipalities
764
Master Gardener volunteers contributed 43k hours
"I’ve learned about the opportunities I have and what I can do in the future. We spoke to UConn professors and met students. The connections the club has to the different workforce areas are my favorite part. The presentations from professionals showed how many options there are."
Zuzanna Rogowski, UConn 4-H member
“I consider the UConn Home and Garden Education Center one of the very best things about living in Connecticut! I have asked for help, advice, and information many times over the years and have always been more than happy with the speed and friendly expertise I have received. Thanks for all you do!”
"You connected so well with all parents. They had fun learning, preparing [food] and eating. It was great to have the educational series in Spanish. They learned culturally relevant recipes and enjoyed new foods. Overall, it was a great program. Thank you so much for your help, making it a super experience for the parents."
EFNEP partner organization (Public School Administrator for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers)
