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New Webform Helps Gardeners get Answers
NH Extension Yard and Garden Education Center streamlines Infoline, eliminates email
A new webform at extension.unh.edu/ask provides the public with a better way to get answers to their most vexing gardening questions. Education Center... Learn More
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Regenerative Agriculture [audio]
Episode 8 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall, Rebecca and organic farmer Becka Gagne discuss the importance of regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming practices for the long-term... Learn More
Growing Fruits: Raspberries and Other Bramble Crops
Top Ten Tips for Successful Backyard Raspberry Production
Follow these tips to grow delicious raspberries in New Hampshire
Read these tips to successful grow raspberries in your backyard. Learn More

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Agriculture & Gardens

Portsmouth, NH waterfront

Economic Development

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Natural Resources

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Volunteering

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How We can Help You
  • woman talking on the phone, for context with the UNH Infoline

    We Help Homeowners

    Friendly and knowledgeable Master Gardener and Natural Resource Steward 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


5,964+

Volunteers


183,827

Volunteer hours


$5.8 Million

value of Volunteer hours


160

Staff


36,600

Kids & Adults in 4-H & Other Youth Programs


150,000

Acres Improved