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Tips for Small Space Gardening - Pots and Other Containers
Considerations for size, material, growing media and more
If you don’t have the space to garden in the ground and building raised beds is not an option for you either, don’t fret! You can still have a very pr... Learn More
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Finding the Next Generation of Preservation Tradespeople
During a weekend in mid-March, over 2,000 people flowed into the Thomas F. Sullivan Ice Arena at St. Anselm College in Goffstown. This wasn’t a hockey... Learn More
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5 Unique and Rare Chicken Breeds to Consider for Your Backyard Flock
These rare breeds of chickens could make fun additions to your coop
Raising backyard chickens is a great way to be more self-sufficient and is both fun and educational for kids of all ages. These are some breeds to con... Learn More

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Agriculture & Gardens

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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