Welcome to the Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment community!
The Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment Community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within the agriculture, animals, food, and environmental industries. As a follower of the Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.
Career and self-development are life-long processes that evolve as new experiences and information are obtained. Use this page to design your career and self-development strategically. Review the list of student and professional organizations and decide which opportunities best align with your career goals. Connect with a Husky Mentor to engage in career conversations that will expand your network and give you an on-the-job perspective. Explore your options by reviewing Job Market Insights and the UConn Undergraduate Outcomes.
Have you heard about UConn’s food pantry, Husky Harvest? Meet the Lily Forand, a student committed to addressing the problem of food insecurity on campus, who started it all.
Jenna Greenhalgh ’01 (CLAS) visited Saudi Arabia and literally makes it rain through cloudseeding to increase rain fall for the area.
A positive impact on the planet can begin with simple actions, like learning to compost or buying locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables. Starting small can help you dip your toe into environmental work, but if you’re looking to grow …
GREENBOX can grow high-quality food in existing indoor urban spaces and meet the need for local, sustainable food.
With a lifelong desire to help animals, UConn alumna Liz Underwood now provides critical care at one of the largest private practices in the Southern United States.