This year’s seminar will look at a wide variety of forage and food type topics. In the morning the focus will be on how to grow small grains (wheat, oats, barley, etc.) for both the feed and food market. Emphasis is on actual field experience of what works in Northern New Hampshire & Vermont.

The afternoon session will look at practical pasturing techniques suitable for all livestock producers. This by a dairy-farmer with many years of doing it well. We will also talk about a new way to assess fertilizer uses - post-crop - on silage corn. Learn about - and sign-on - to our proposed project in 2012!

Registration is required for this seminar. Please pre-register before February 3. 

Event Flyer

http://extension.unh.edu/Counties/Coos/Docs/2012RMAflyer.pdf

Mondays: February 6, 13, 20, March 5, 12, 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Discover the kool karma of yoga with movement, relaxation, and other activities. It’s a good choice for EVERY BODY: big breath, big heart, big life. Yoga can be as vigorous or as easy as you make it. Dress comfortably in stretchy pants or shorts and t-shirt or sleeveless top.

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A 6 week cooking and nutrition series for children and families.

Class dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 & 3/5

• Learn basic cooking skills necessary to prepare healthy, low-cost meals.
• Develop healthy eating habits at home, at school and when eating out.
• Prepare and share meals together!

New Hampshire requires that anyone applying pesticides commercially must be certified as a commercial pesticide applicator. This certification is required regardless of whether the applicator gets paid for the service or whether the pesticide would be classified as general use, including over the counter home owner type pesticides, or restricted use.In May of 2011, the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food, Division of Pesticide Control put forth a change in the existing Rules and Regulations. With this change an individual can apply for a "Supervisory Registration Certificate for GeneralUse" for Right of Way (B) and Turf Pest Control (G2). To be eligible for this new Supervisory Registration Certificate a person needs to have completed 8 hours of category-specific training for each category and an additional 8 hours of general use instruction.

This training is the first step in the process to obtaining the Supervisory Registration Certificate - General Use.

REGISTER HERE

The demand for local food and forage has spilled over into the grain market. Many consumers are demanding local wheat, oats, corn, and other grains from farmers and bakers. This new demand is creating a niche opportunity for many farmers, and could for many more. Growing grain for this market requires grain to meet certain quality parameters.

Before getting involved with grain production, there are many factors that should be considered - such as site selection, equipment, harvesting, and storing grains. Also, you will want to select the grains that are right for your market.

This workshop will consider the factors and options that should be taken into account in growing small grains.

Agenda
9:15 am ~ Registration and Coffee
9:30 am ~ Introduction: Nada Haddad, Extension Educator, Agricultural
Resources, UNH Extension, Rockingham County
9:40 am ~ Top Ten Factors to Consider Before Growing Grains: Heather Darby, Assistant Professor, UVM Extension
11:15 am ~ Are Your Risk Management Plans for 2012 Adequate?: Mike Sciabarrasi, Extension Professor, Business Management Specialist,
UNH Extension
Noon ~ Lunch - Bring your own
12:30 pm ~ Growing Grains for the Food Grade Market: Heather Darby
1:30 pm ~ Farmer Experience: Luke and Catarina Mahoney from Brookford Farm are dairy farmers who have expanded the farm operations to include local organic grains and flour.
2:15 pm ~ Adjourn

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Tuesdays 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
January 19 - March 29

For adults who want to increase flexibility and joint movement. The Senior Fit Program is a strength training program that includes stretches, balance, and flexibility exercises for older adults. All exercises are done while seated in a chair or standing with the use of a chair or wall for support.

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New Hampshire requires that anyone applying pesticides commercially must be certified as a commercial pesticide applicator. This certification is required regardless of whether the applicator gets paid for the service or whether the pesticide would be classified as general use, including over the counter home owner type pesticides, or restricted use.In May of 2011, the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food, Division of Pesticide Control put forth a change in the existing Rules and Regulations. With this change an individual can apply for a "Supervisory Registration Certificate for GeneralUse" for Right of Way (B) and Turf Pest Control (G2). To be eligible for this new Supervisory Registration Certificate a person needs to have completed 8 hours of category-specific training for each category and an additional 8 hours of general use instruction.

This training is the first step in the process to obtaining the Supervisory Registration Certificate - General Use.

Space is Limited.

REGISTER HERE

Topics for the conference include:

• Dosatron Maintenance
• Lean Manufacturing
• Balancing Family & Business
• A Panel of Greenhouse Growers with Experiences with Biocontrol
• Growing vs. Purchasing Crops for Sale
• Putting Your Business on the Digital Map: Roadside Marketing in the Digital Age

For the complete agenda and the mail-in registration form, see the brochure.

On-line registration is available.

The SAFE program is an interactive, two-hour workshop for food workers. This introductory program focuses on the importance of personal hygiene and controlling time, temperature, and cross contamination on as food flows
through your food service operation.

Learn how to create and follow a budget to help you reach your goals.

Enjoy fun and lively activities with other older adults!  Talk about easy ways to make smart food choices and exercise more.  Learn how you can Eat Smart and Live Strong.

Six week series runs December 7th and 21st, January 4th and 18th, and February 1st and 15th, 2011.

Presented by Gail Kennedy, Family and Consumer Resources, and Sandy Trybulski, Nutrition Connections.

This program is not open to the public. For more information or to schedule this education program for your organization, call Gail Kennedy at Sullivan County Extension, telephone 863-9200.

Wednesdays: January 18 - February 15 from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM.

In this course kids become the chefs by learning to try new foods, prepare and cook healthy recipes and snacks for themselves.

Cooking Matters™ for Kids teaches children in grades 3-5 how to prepare healthy meals and snacks and to make smart choices wherever they go: at school, at home, at the store, or out to eat. 

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Afterschool 4-H club exploring science and technology. Meeting weekly on Wednesdays from February 6 to April 4. Open to youth grades 4 - 6. Participants must pre-register at the Carroll County 4-H offices.

This weekly six-part series is designed to help participants to:

*Gain control over spending

*Develop a plan to achieve financial goals

*Reduce expenses and debt

*Increase savings

*Understand insurance needs

(if necessary, March 14th will be the snowdate)

Topics include:

• Finding a parenting style that fits with your values.
• Balancing limits and nurturing.
• Difference between punishment and discipline.
• Understanding children's development and age-appropriate expectations.
• Using discipline strategies that teach.
• Why children misbehave and dealing with misbehavior.

Class dates:

2/15/2012 & 2/22/2012

Wednesdays: January 18 – February 22 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Location: Portsmouth Housing Authority. Have fun cooking healthy meals! Learn the basics of nutrition, cooking, and healthy eating in hands-on cooking classes for ages 12-16. Practice preparing dinners, lunches, snacks, and breakfast. All meals are healthy, low cost, and tasty!

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This workshop will review critical food safety and sanitation concepts such as personal hygiene, preventing cross contamination, and controlling time and temperature.

A great overview for new employees and the perfect refresher course for more experienced staff.

This four week course will focus on identifying financial goals, developing a spending and savings plan, managing credit and reducing debt.

This workshop will be held on Wednesday Evenings:

Jan. 25, 2012 - Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15, 2012 and presented by Sue Cagle, Family & Consumer Resources Educator from Belknap County UNH Cooperative Extension.

The workshop is free of charge, however, registration is required by contacting Laconia High School Adult Education @ 524-5712.

Wednesday nights, starting November 30th through the end of March from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

Location:
• Hippology & Quiz Bowl: UNH Cooperative Extension, Rockingham County, 113 North Road, Brentwood, NH, 03833
• Judging: primarily at Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway, Derry, NH, 03038, and other sessions will be scheduled at farms where horses can be utilized.

These meetings are focused on learning how to participate in the New Hampshire 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl, Judging, and Hippology competitions. The Rockingham County 4-H teams for these events are chosen at these meetings as well. Any 4-H member is welcome, whether they want to be on the county teams for these events or even if they just want to learn more about horses!

The New Hampshire Horse Quiz Bowl will take January 29 at Belmont High School. It is an event involving teams, buzzer boards, and equine -related questions. It's fun and is great way to learn more about horses.

The New Hampshire 4-H Horse Judging Contest will take place in the Spring of 2012. This contest is a skill-based competition where youth demonstrate their ability to judge the qualities of horses.

The New Hampshire 4-H Hippology Contest will take place in the Spring of 2012. This contest is a comprehensive, skill-based competition where youth demonstrate the breadth of their knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry. Practical application of knowledge and skills through hands-on and written tests, skill stations, and a horse judging contest are components of this contest.

To learn more about the State 4-H Quiz Bowl, Judging, and Hippology events, please visit http://extension.unh.edu/4H/NH4-HHorseProject.htm 

Here in southwest NH, Mount Monadnock stands alone as a prominent peak. Its dramatic presence has captivated people for centuries, inspiring an abundance of folklore, art, music, literature, and even our region’s name. The mountain gains affection from outside New Hampshire, too−Monadnock is among the three mostclimbed mountains in the world, with over 100,000
hikers each year. Join forest ecologist Dr. Peter Palmiotto and Monadnock State Park Manager Patrick Hummel for a presentation on the natural and human history of Mount Monadnock, including flora, fauna, and, on the human end of things, the history of its use, management, development, and protection.

New Hampshire requires that anyone applying pesticides commercially must be certified as a commercial pesticide applicator. This certification is required regardless of whether the applicator gets paid for the service or whether the pesticide would be classified as general use, including over the counter home owner type pesticides, or restricted use.In May of 2011, the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food, Division of Pesticide Control put forth a change in the existing Rules and Regulations. With this change an individual can apply for a "Supervisory Registration Certificate for GeneralUse" for Right of Way (B) and Turf Pest Control (G2). To be eligible for this new Supervisory Registration Certificate a person needs to have completed 8 hours of category-specific training for each category and an additional 8 hours of general use instruction.

This training is the first step in the process to obtaining the Supervisory Registration Certificate - General Use.

REGISTER HERE

Tuesdays 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
January 19 - March 29

For adults who want to increase flexibility and joint movement. The Senior Fit Program is a strength training program that includes stretches, balance, and flexibility exercises for older adults. All exercises are done while seated in a chair or standing with the use of a chair or wall for support.

Click here to view flyer