Tolland County

The Tolland County office is located in Vernon. Several of our programs have offices in Vernon, including 4-H, and the Master Gardener Program. The following statewide programs have offices in Tolland County: agricultural risk and management, food safety, new farms and farmers, sustainable food systems, and vegetable crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM). 

Soil test kits are available through the Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory located on the Storrs Campus. Please note that soil test kits are not processed or mailed through UConn Extension.

Tolland Center Building

Contact Information

24 Hyde Avenue

Vernon, CT, 06066

tolland@uconn.edu

(860) 875-3331

List of People
PhotoNameTitleEmail
Rachel BespudaSustainable Livestock Tri-State SARE Project
Rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu
Oak LeafJoseph BonelliAgricultural Business Associate Extension Educator Emeritus
joseph.bonelli@uconn.edu
Oak LeafRobert ChangNew Farmer Business Specialist
robert.chang@uconn.edu
portrait of Dawn CraycoDawn CraycoFarm To School - Visiting Associate Extension Educator
dawn.crayco@uconn.edu
Nicole Davidow standing in a vegetable field holding a pumpkinNicole DavidowVegetable Crops Educational Program Assistant
nicole.davidow@uconn.edu
Oak LeafVicki DeLeoMaster Gardener Coordinator, Tolland County
victoria.deleo@uconn.edu
Diane DorferDiane DorferFarm Viability Service Coordinator
diane.dorfer@uconn.edu
portrait of Abby DuBoisAbby DuBoisFarm to School Technical Assistant
abigail.dubois@uconn.edu
Maryann Fusco-RollinsUConn 4-H Tolland County Assistant Extension Educator
maryann.fusco@uconn.edu
Shuresh GhimireShuresh GhimireVegetable Crops Associate Extension Educator
shuresh.ghimire@uconn.edu
Srikanth KodatiSrikanth KodatiPesticide Safety Education & Crop Protection Extension Educator
srikanth.kodati@uconn.edu
Oak LeafLauren ManuckAdministrative Program Assistant I
lauren.manuck@uconn.edu
Jiff MartinSustainable Food Systems Senior Extension Educator
jiff.martin@uconn.edu
Frances Pacyna ChampagneAdministrative Program Assistant 1
frances.pacyna.champagne@uconn.edu
Shannon Raider Extension staff profile photoShannon RaiderPut Local On Your Tray (Farm To School) Program Coordinator
shannon.raider@uconn.edu
Becca Toms Extension staff profile photoBecca TomsFood Systems Communications & Outreach Assistant
rebecca.toms@uconn.edu
Indu UpadhyayaFood Safety Associate Extension Educator
indu.upadhyaya@uconn.edu