Merrimack County Agriculture

Agriculture is a large part of Merrimack County economy with 79,000 acres of farm land with a market value of production of 41,162,000 dollars. Most farms in the county are considered to be small, diversified farms that average somewhere between 80-160 acres and grow a variety of crops (data from 2002 NASS farm census). UNH Cooperative Extension assists all commercial farmers by providing them unbiased, scientific information they use to make decisions about crop and soil management practices, pest control, and business decisions.

Meet the Educators

• Amy Ouellette, Agriculture Educator
• Dot Perkins, Agriculture Program Coordinator
• John Porter, Dairy Specialist Emeritus

Current Program and Projects
Below are programs intended for the commercial agicultural audience. If you would like information or have questions about your home, garden, fruit trees or lawn, please visit the Family, Home & Garden Education Center.

• Factoids
• Research Projects
• County Newsletters
• Twilight Meetings and Conferences

Click here for an Interactive Webpage about Lawn Care.

Got gardening questions about your home, garden or lawn?

Check out UNH Cooperative Extension's Agiculture Publications