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March Is Maple Month: Tips for Managing Your Trees for Maple Sugar Production
New Hampshire Maple Weekend is March 18-19, 2023
Since March is Maple Month,  let’s talk about managing your trees for maple sugar production. This year New Hampshire Maple Weekend is March 18-19, 20... Learn More
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Welcome Renuka Mathur
Renuka Mathur, Ph.D., joins UNH Extension as the State Extension Specialist for Soil Health
UNH Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome Renuka Mathur, Ph.D., to the Food and Agriculture Team, as a Soil Health State Specialist. Renuka has ... Learn More
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National Report Released on Workforce and Economic Challenges and Opportunities Facing Rural Places
With Support from the US Department of Agriculture, the nation’s four Regional Rural Development Centers released a new report that highlights challen... Learn More

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    We Help Homeowners

    Friendly and knowledgeable Master Gardener volunteers and staff answer your questions on topics like gardening, pests, landscaping, lawn care, safe food handling, wildlife and backyard livestock.

    Phone : 1.877.398.4769
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    We Help Landowners 

    We visit your property, free of charge and help you achieve your woodlot objectives including forestry, recreation, wildlife habitat, water resources, scenic beauty and income.  Learn More

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    We Help Youth

    The 4-H program provides pathways for learning and growing.

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    We Help Communities

    Our Community & Economic Development team have many resources to help municipalities and civic organizations plan for the future. Learn More 

Extension By The Numbers


4,368+

Volunteers


175,911

Volunteer hours


$5.3 Million

value of Volunteer hours


160

Staff


36,600

Kids & Adults in 4-H & Other Youth Programs


150,000

Acres Improved