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Agriculture


Animals

About the Cuts - Pig    

An example of what you’d approximately get from a typical 250 lb. (live weight) whole pig.

Controlling Deer Damage In New England Orchards    
Different methods of controlling deer damage in orchards.
Cow Digestion    
Simple ruminant digestion process.
History of Chicken Flocks in the US    

Information on raising backyard poultry. Includes topics such as housing and management practices, care of eggs, nutrition requirements, disease and parasite control, chicken terms and additional sources of information.

Raptors in New Hampshire Orchards    
Rodent management via birds of prey. 
Small flock Poultry management; Cannibalism    

Fact sheet on prevention and control of cannibalism in small poultry flocks.

Small Flock Poultry Management; Disease    

An introduction to Poultry Disease and discussion of causes of diseases

Small Flock Poultry Management; External Parasites    

Identification and Management of common External Parasites of Small Poultry Flocks.

Small Flock Poultry Management; Marek's Disease    

Fact sheet on Marek's Disease a common disease of small poultry flocks.

Small Flock Poultry Management; Newcastle Disease    

Fact Sheet on the causes and prevention of Newcastle disease of poultry.

Small Flock Poultry Management; Pullorum Disease and Fowl Typhoid    

Fact Sheet on Pullorum and Fowl Typhoid, two diseases of importance to the small flock.

Small Flock Poultry Management;Bumblefoot    

Bumblefoot disorder of poultry - symptoms, causes and treatment.

Small Flock Poultry ManagementSeries; Brooding Chicks    

Fact Sheet for getting day-old chicks off to a good start.

Small Flock Poultry Mangement; Internal Parasites    

Fact sheet on internal parasites in small flocks.

Water Conservation on Dairy and Livestock Farms    

Information on conserving water in livestock farm.


Forage Crops

2009 NH Guide to Specific Weed Problems in Corn    
Guide for specific weed problems in corn.
2009 NH Guide to Specific Weed Problems in Forage    
Guide to weed problem in forage.
Conventional Seedings of Hay and Pastureland    
Guide to conventional seedings of hay and pasture land.
Hay and Haylage    
Hay Quality    
Guide to quality hay for livestock.
Haymaking    
Improving Pastures and Hayfields    
Guide to improving pastures and hayfields.
Managing Smooth Bedstraw in Forage Crops    
Smooth bedstraw management.

Fruits & Vegetables

Apple Harvest Time    

Determining when apples are ready to be harvested can be tricky. You need to know the variety of the apple and its approximate harvest date. These dates vary each year with fluctuations in blooming rates, degree days and rainfall. If you’re growing your own apples, perhaps the best way to tell if they are ripe is to taste a couple. If they taste great, go for it. Another great way to judge if an apple variety is ready is to check seed color. Seeds will go from white to brown as the fruit ripens. When picking, simply lift the apple up. It should just snap off into your hand.

Bird Damage Prevention for Northern New England Fruit Growers    

Birds can become especially serious pests in blueberries and strawberries, but they also cause injury in other small fruit and tree fruit.

Blueberries - Growing High Bush Blueberries    
Guide to growing high bush blueberries.
Blueberry Varieties for NH Growers    

Recommended blueberry varieties for New Hampshire growing

Borers in New Hampshire Apple Trees    

Several species of insects bore into NH apple trees, including roundheaded apple tree borer, flatheaded apple tree borer, dogwood borer, leopard moth and the broad-necked root borer.

Dwarf Apple Trees for Home Gardens    

Dwarf apple trees offer real advantages over standard (also called seedling) apple trees. They require less space in the garden. Their reduced size makes it easier to prune and spray the trees and harvest fruit. In addition, dwarf trees bear fruit earlier than their standard-sized counterparts, often just 3-4 years from planting, as compared with 7-10 years for the average standard tree.

Grapes in the Home Garden    
Guide to growing grapes at home in NH.
Growing Garlic    

Garlic is one of the easiest and most satisfying crops for home vegetable gardeners to grow. It yields two useful crops; the garlic bulbs themselves, and delicious green “scapes” a month earlier.

Growing Sprouts    

Growing and eating sprouts can be done at home any time of the year. The custom of sprouting beans is more than twice as old as the Wall of China. Widely practiced in far eastern countries, a Chinese emperor recorded the use of health-giving sprouts in 2439 BC. Today, with the exception of natural or health food advocates, the majority of Americans are either unfamiliar with sprouts or are exposed to them only through Chinese cuisine. This is a shame because the nutritional quality of the proteins found in legumes and grains is greatly improved during sprouting.

Growing Sweet Potatoes in New Hampshire    
A guide to growth requirements, mulching, pests, harvesting, varieties and more.
Identifying Choke cherry - Source of X Disease    

Choke cherry identification is important for peach and sweet cherry growers. This is because choke cherry (Prunus virginiana L.) is important in spreading a fatal disease of peach and sweet cherry trees, called X-disease.

Late Blight    
Pears for New Hampshire Home Gardens    
Guide for growing pears in New Hampshire.
Raspberries - A Guide to Growing Raspberries    
Guide to growing raspberries.
Raspberry and Blackberry Varieties for NH    

Recommended raspberry & blackberry varieties for New Hampshire growing.

Small Fruit Cultivars for Home Gardens in Coös County    
List of recommended small fruit cultivation in coos country.
Small Fruit Cultivars for New Hampshire Gardens    
A guide to strawberries, blueberries, brambles and grape varieties for NH. Includes a list of nurseries in NH.
Some Common Tomato Problems    
You can reduce or eliminate many problems by improving the plant growing
environment and your gardening skills. The following list of physiological disorders represent some of the more common tomato problems.
Storing Garden Produce    

Many fruits and vegetables can be canned, pickled, dried or frozen. Another option is to store them fresh. Consider this information.

Wild New Hampshire Blueberries    

Wild (lowbush) blueberries have always called New Hampshire home. These small, flavor andantioxidant packed fruits are common in abandoned fields, in succession forests, on mountaintops, andalong roadsides.


General

Agriculture and Natural Resource Business Institute (ANRBI)    

New Hampshire farmers and landowners have always been independent, self-reliant and inventive. We offer this Institute because we believe outreach education is the best way to reach these entrepreneurs and help strengthen the economic viability of New Hampshire’s agricultural and natural resource businesses.

  • Connect with a wide variety of advisors and technical experts who can help you turn your business dream into a reality
  • Understand the interrelationships among human, biological, and financial resources in creating a successful business
  •  Understand how government agencies and financial institutions work with new business ventures
  • Network with other farmers and natural resource-based business owners
Buying Products Directly From Farmers and Valuing Agriculture    
Buying food directly from farm.
Care of Flowering Gift Plants In the Home    

One of the nicest gifts one can give or receive is a flowering potted plant. Flowering plants are not just for holidays or for special occasions.

Conserving the Family Farm    
A Guide to Decision-Making for Farmers, other Agricultural Professionals, Landowners and Conservationists.
Creating an Agricultural Commission in Your Hometown    
A guide to creating an agricultural commission.
Flowers and Materials used for Winter Bouquets    

Flowers and Materials used for Winter Bouquets

HYDROPONIC VEGETABLE GARDENING    

You can experience the ease and success of growing hydroponic vegetables indoors and
outdoors.

Make a Haven From Those Wintertime Blahs    

Terrariums are Lilliputian landscapes that are challenging and fun to construct. They also provide hours of fun and enjoyment as you watch their growth and development.

Market Planning    
Market planning workbook.
On-Farm Construction    
Agricultural building construction. Includes site & material selection, handy facts and additional resources.
Organic Growing Short Course Flyer    

January 2012 course offered  by Kelly McAdam, Belknap Co.

Preserving Rural Character through Agriculture    
Resource kit for planners.
Protecting Evergreens for Winter    

Many rhododendrons show signs of winter injury each spring. Symptoms range from
browning or "burning" of the leaf margins or midrib to desiccation of the smaller twigs, or
even death of the entire plant. Injury is most noticeable on branches that were not
buried under the snow, on plants growing in exposed locations, and on mature
specimens.

Re-Potting Your Houseplants    

Now that spring is almost here, your houseplants should begin to perk up, sending out
new growth under the influence of longer days and more intense sunlight. It’s a great
time to shift those that are pot-bound into larger containers if your plants aren’t in bloom
or ailing.

Repairing Storm Damage to Trees and Shrubs    

Guidance is given to homeowners with storm-damaged trees including; selecting a professional; pruning; repairing torn bark; and why you shouldn't use wound dressing. Published in 2007.

Seasonal Insect Invaders in New Hampshire Homes    

Several species of insects invade our homes in the fall and remain through the winter, often hidden inside walls. When temperatures rise in the spring, they appear again, this time trying to get out. During the winter they just wait—for spring.

Selling at a Farmers' Market    
Guide to selling at a farmers' market.
Understanding Your Soil Test Results    

The soil testing lab takes your soil sample and runs a small portion of the sample through a series of sophisticated test equipment. The results provide a chemical inventory of the soil – clues as to the quantity of nutrients or elements in the soil and their availability for plant growth.


Greenhouse

Fertilizer-Injector Calibration    

An explanation on how to calibrate your fertilizer injector using either the flow method or the electrical conductivity method.

Poinsettias: Care and Reflowering    

A brief history of poinsettias and instructions on the process of reflowering a plant year after year.

Scouting and Managing Greenhouse Nutrient Problems    
Troubleshooting nutritional problems in greenhouse crops.

Order Forms

Dairy Technology CD (order form)    
Dairy Technology CD order form.
Garden Center Critique Guide    
Garden Center Critique Guide order form
Preserving Old Barns (order form)    
Preserving Old Barns order form
The Best Plants for New Hampshire Gardens and Landscapes    

The Best Plants for New Hampshire Gardens and Landscapes order form


Ornamentals

Alternatives to Invasive Landscape Plants    

27 plant species are currently prohibited from sale, transport, distribution, propagation or transplantation in New Hampshire including burning bush, Japanese barberry and Norway maple (see entire list appended to this fact sheet). This publication suggests alternative landscape plants for New Hampshire.

Drought Tolerant Plants for New Hampshire Landscapes    

Lists drought tolerant plants for New Hampshire.

Efficient Water Use in Landscapes and Nurseries    

Intended for commercial audiences.

Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs    

Describes when to fertilize; how to manage soil pH; what fertilizers to use; how much to use; and how to apply fertilizers.

Landscaping at the Water's Edge: An Ecological Approach    

A manual for New Hampshire landowners and landscapers.

Looking for Burning Bush?    

Burning Bush is prohibited from sale and planting in NH. Consider using these alternatives.

Looking for Japanese Barberry?    

Japanese Barberry is prohibited from sale or planting in NH. Consider using these alternatives.

Looking for Norway Maple?    

Norway Maple is prohibited from sale or planting in NH. Consider using these alternatives.

 

Planting and Mulching Trees and Shrubs    

Information on selecting trees and shrubs, transferring them into the ground, and caring for them by watering and mulching.

Pruning Evergreens in the Landscape    

Information on when to prune, what tools to use, and different techniques of pruning.

Pruning Shade Trees in the Landscape    

Information on the techniques of pruning shade trees.

Steps to Follow When Planting Trees and Shrubs    

How to select and plant trees and shrubs.

Your Guide to Planting and Mulching Trees and Shrubs    

A tri-fold brochure about planting and mulching trees and shrubs.


Turf

Cultural Practices in Turf Management    
Maintaining a healthy turf.
Maintaining Home Lawns    

Maintaining Home Lawnsby John M. Roberts, Extension Specialist, Turf
Is your home lawn as attractive as you would like it to be? If not, here is a maintenance calendar and a few tips at might be helpful.


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