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Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics is a leader in Applied Economics.  Our mission is to provide objective economic analysis to support informed decision making in areas of natural resources and environment, food and agriculture, business management, and public policy for the people of Connecticut and beyond.

Turn your passion into problem-solving for real world change with a BS degree in one of our undergraduate programs: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, and Economics of Sustainable Development and Management. We offer the opportunity to obtain both a BS and MS in five years with our Accelerated MS in Applied and Resource Economics. Our MS and PhD programs are highly ranked, with alumni across the U.S. and around the world.

The Zwick Center

Alumnus Charles J. Zwick donated to the University of Connecticut’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and the Food Marketing Policy Center.  His generous gift expanded the mission of the Center to include economic and policy studies on energy, food policy and health, natural resource economics and land use, and agriculture. The Zwick Center for Food and Resource Policy provides economic analysis for problems related to food, environment, energy, and sustainable economic development.

Charles Zwick

News & Highlights

Cristina Connolly with award

Cristina Connolly poses for a photo with the Excellence in Teaching Award at the 2025 College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) Awards and Honors event in the Lewis B. Rome Commons Ballroom (ROME). Mar. 26, 2025. (Jason Sheldon/UConn Photo)

Dr. Connolly receives 2025 CAHNR Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Cristina Connolly is dedicated to motivating and engaging with her students, as expressed in both her teaching evaluations and student recommendation letters. Dr. Connolly’s ability to motivate students can be attributed to her emphasis on understanding student needs, meeting them where they are, and celebrating their diversity in thought and experience. She creates a welcoming class atmosphere that ensures students feel comfortable participating. Dr. Connolly works to integrate teaching, research, and extension in line with CAHNR’s strategic vision. Her courses are focused on sustainable agribusiness marketing, in line with the Sustainable and vibrant agriculture initiative. Dr. Connolly is also an extremely collaborative colleague, who seeks out opportunities to enhance student experience through partnerships throughout CAHNR and UConn.

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🥛🌾 Thank You, Mountain Dairy! 🚜
Our Farm Credit Fellows Seminar class had a wonderful time visiting Mountain Dairy, a true cornerstone of the local community. Thank you to the Stearns family for showing us how sustainable dairy farming is done, and for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at their incredible operation. 🐄🌟
#FarmCreditEast #mountaindairyct #UConnARE #supportlocal

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🥛🌾 Thank You, Mountain Dairy! 🚜 Our Farm Credit Fellows Seminar class had a wonderful time visiting Mountain Dairy, a true cornerstone of the local community. Thank you to the Stearns family for showing us how sustainable dairy farming is done, and for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at their incredible operation. 🐄🌟 #FarmCreditEast #mountaindairyct #UConnARE #supportlocal

🥛🌾 Thank You, Mountain Dairy! 🚜
Our Farm Credit Fellows Seminar class had a wonderful time visiting Mountain Dairy, a true cornerstone of the local community. Thank you to the Stearns family for showing us how sustainable dairy farming is done, and for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at their incredible operation. 🐄🌟
#FarmCreditEast #mountaindairyct #UConnARE #supportlocal ...

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Will was part of our nationally recognized Student Food Marketing Challenge team—and his experience is exactly why we`re raising $2,000 during #UConnGives.

Your support helps students like Will travel, compete, and gain real-world experience that sets them up for success. 🏆

📅 UConn Gives runs through April 22 at 7 p.m.
💙 No gift is too small. Every dollar helps. Link to donate in bio.

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Will was part of our nationally recognized Student Food Marketing Challenge team—and his experience is exactly why we're raising $2,000 during #UConnGives. Your support helps students like Will travel, compete, and gain real-world experience that sets them up for success. 🏆 📅 UConn Gives runs through April 22 at 7 p.m. 💙 No gift is too small. Every dollar helps. Link to donate in bio.

Will was part of our nationally recognized Student Food Marketing Challenge team—and his experience is exactly why we`re raising $2,000 during #UConnGives.

Your support helps students like Will travel, compete, and gain real-world experience that sets them up for success. 🏆

📅 UConn Gives runs through April 22 at 7 p.m.
💙 No gift is too small. Every dollar helps. Link to donate in bio. ...

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#UConnGives #uconnare #allpawsin

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#UConnGives #uconnare #allpawsin

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