What's New
Check our New Belknap County Agriculture page on:
ARE YOU GETTING YOUR GARDEN READY? Please click here for soil test forms.
Scale Inspection & Certification, March 20, 2012 here @ Extension office @ 3-5:30 PM
WORKSHOPS:
Caring for the Backyard Orchard
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4-H Coming Up Event:
2012 Food Festival Registration
Click here to find out more on Sanbornton Community Garden (Master Gardeners Project)
To become a Master Gardener, please click the link on how to apply.
Vegetable Gardening
Powerpoint Presentation by: Master Gardeners March 27th @ 6:30 PM Meredith Public Library
Upcoming Programs:
Belknap County
Belknap County UNH Cooperative Extension Impact Statement
Belknap County Cooperative Extension offers in:
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MEET OUR EDUCATORS:
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
4-H is a Youth Development program designed to help youth 5 to 18 increase life skills, explore personal interests and become involved in their community. 4-H groups are traditional youth clubs, after school programs and individual study. Youth are encouraged to participate in local, state, regional and national 4-H events.
Sue Cagle, Extension Educator, FAMILY & CONSUMER RESOURCES
The Family & Consumer Resource program helps individuals and families to increase knowledge and skills in order to achieve their goals. Programs provide information on a variety of subjects, including money management, increasing parenting and family communication skills, promoting healthy lifestyles, and reduction of food borne illness.
Andy Fast, Extension Educator, FOREST & WILDLIFE RESOURCES
The Forest and Wildlife Resources program promotes forest resource conservation, utilization and development through public outreach education, information and technical advice. Assistance is provided to landowners, loggers, foresters, town officials, and the general public.
Kelly McAdam, Extension Educator, AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
The Agricultural Resources program provides assistance to agricultural businesses on topics such as pest management, soil testing, pasture & hayfield maintenance and marketing.
Brenda Carey, Program Associate, NUTRITION CONNECTIONS
The Nutrition Connections program provides education to both adults and youth on how to live a healthier lifestyle. Topics covered include nutrition, fitness, food safety and budgeting. This program targets adults & families up to 185% of poverty level as well as schools with high rates of free & reduced meals. Classes are offered in group settings, as home visits, in classrooms and via the mail.
Please click here to view our Belknap County Advisory Council
"Helping you put knowledge and research to work"
