Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment

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.  

Honoring Alan Thacker Busby: UConn’s First Black Graduate

Back in 1914, a young Alan Thacker Busby enrolled at UConn – then called the Connecticut Agricultural College – to pursue a degree in animal science. He would go on to be the only student of color in his graduating …

By Francesca Crivello
Francesca Crivello Assessment & Technology Coordinator
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Our Pathways to Undergraduate Research

There are multiple paths to getting involved in undergraduate research. As part of Internship, Research, and Co-op Month, we invited 3 seniors to share with us their journeys to undergraduate research and advice they have for other students who are …

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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3 Organizations Students Interested in Animals Should Join

One of the best ways to learn more about different career paths and opportunities within Animal Science is to join a student or professional organization. There are a wide variety of opportunities for students to get involved and learn more careers in …

By Jennie Magnoli
Jennie Magnoli
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3 Organizations Students Interested in the Environment Should Join

Joining a student or professional organization is a great way to learn more about different career paths, find helpful resources, and connect with other students and professionals with a passion for the environment. Listed below are student and professional organizations great for exploring careers in the environment, …

By Jennie Magnoli
Jennie Magnoli
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New CAHNR Program Provides Scholarships, Support for Native Students

 

A new initiative from UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources will support the agricultural education of Native students through integrated financial, cultural, and academic programs.

Through a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, the program will …

By Anna Zarra Aldrich
Anna Zarra Aldrich TEMP UNIV Spec
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Job Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Career Outcomes

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First Destination

First Destination refers to undergraduate outcomes within the 6 months following graduation. The data is collected through a survey distributed to students at graduation, and again in the months following, to gain insight on their lives post-graduation.

Featured Resources

Résumé Samples by Career Community
Career Search Engines
In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In …
Green Jobs Network

Green Jobs Network is the #1 community for climate and social impact jobseekers. Find or post a job today on …

Student Conservation Association

Building the next generation of conservation leaders

ATTRA

The National Center for Appropriate Technology’s ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program supports farmers, ranchers, agriculture educators, and land managers at every stage of …

Animal Behavior Institute

Information about animal related careers and internships.