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Planning and Planting Your Home Fruit Tree Orchard, From Apples and Peaches to Pawpaw {audio}
Emma and Nate discuss planning a home fruit tree orchard, from selecting and preparing your orchard site to choosing varieties, planting and care of young trees.
Emma and Nate discuss planning a home fruit tree orchard, from selecting and preparing your orchard site to choosing varieties, planting and care of y... Learn More
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New Book by UNH Extension Authors Dispels Myth that Rural Places Don’t Innovate
Research shows that rural communities in New Hampshire are innovating
Extension specialists have contributed to a new book called Building Rural Community Resilience Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Learn More
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The Mighty Birch Seed
At this time of year, it's easy to spot tiny specks of black birch seeds on snow. Learn More

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How We can Help You
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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
    Email: answers@unh.edu

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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


4,500+

Volunteers


131,000

Volunteer hours


$3.8 Million

value of Volunteer hours


160

Staff


36,600

Kids & Adults in 4-H & Other Youth Programs


150,000

Acres Improved