UConn Extension IPM Program
Smarter Solutions for Pests and Plants
The UConn Extension IPM Program helps Connecticut growers, land managers, and residents protect crops, landscapes, and the environment through safe and sustainable pest management.
We provide:
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Guidance on safe use of organic and synthetic pesticides
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Alternatives like cultural and biological controls
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Education on pollinator protection and least-toxic options
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Training to support the economic and environmental health of farms and green industries
What is IPM?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a science-based, sustainable approach to controlling pests—such as insects, weeds, plant diseases, and wildlife. IPM combines multiple strategies to reduce risks to people, pollinators, and natural resources while keeping farms and landscapes productive.
How We Help
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Workshops & Training – hands-on learning for growers, landscapers, and communities
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Publications & Online Resources – practical tools you can use every day
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Pest Alerts – timely updates on emerging issues in Connecticut
Our Partners
We collaborate with farmers, industry groups, state and federal agencies, municipalities, schools, Master Gardeners, and the public to build healthier crops and communities.
Help Is Coming for CT Farmers Hit by 2023 & 2024 Weather Events
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has launched the Connecticut Farm Recovery & Support Block Grant Program (CT FRSBG) — a new program that will provide direct payments to Connecticut producers who suffered losses as a result of severe weather in 2023 and/or 2024. Funded through a USDA block grant, the program will help farmers recover from crop, infrastructure, and multi-year (future economic) losses.
The application portal is now open, and applications will be accepted through Monday, October 7, 2026. Now is the time to confirm whether you qualify and submit your application before the deadline.
Who may be eligible
- You are a Connecticut agricultural producer (a farm from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were, or normally would have been, produced and sold).
- You experienced a loss from a 2023 and/or 2024 weather event — such as frost/freeze, flooding, hail, drought, or excessive moisture.
- Your loss falls into one of three categories: Crop Loss, Infrastructure Loss, or Future Economic Loss (perennial/multi-year crops).
- Your loss is at least $500 in a given category and year.
Apply now
Applications are submitted through the online portal. Before you apply, gather:
- Recent tax records — IRS Schedule F (Form 1040) or equivalent, and a completed W-9.
- Your FSA Farm Number, if you have one.
- Documentation of your loss — photos of damage, insurance settlements, and receipts, invoices, or repair estimates.
- A list of your farm/operating locations and the specific crops or structures affected.
Learn more
Program details, eligibility, and frequently asked questions will be posted at https://portal.ct.gov/doag/adarc/adarc/disaster-relief-resources/farm-recovery-and-support-block-grant-program .
As a program outreach partner, UConn Extension can help point you to resources and walk you through the application. Contact us at extension@uconn.edu.
This program is administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Submission of an application does not guarantee eligibility, approval, or funding.
Program Areas
Vegetable Crops
Pesticide Safety Education
School IPM
Nursery Crops
Fruit Crops
Plant Diagnostic Laboratory
Greenhouse Crops
Turf and Landscape
Cut Flowers
Pollinators
Invasive Species
