Magazine

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Peaches on tree

Supporting New Hampshire's Counties

UNH Extension publishes an annual print magazine. The stories below appear in the magazine and have been formatted for the web.

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Key is being handed over to homeowner
Working Together on Housing Solutions
Learning sessions help municipalities better engage community members
UNH Extension's Community and Economic Development team, in partnership with stateside organizations, has developed a five-year Digital Equity Plan to... Learn More
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Closing the Digital Divide
A new plan addresses disparities in access to technology, internet connectivity, digital skills and online resources
UNH Extension's Community and Economic Development team, in partnership with stateside organizations, has developed a five-year Digital Equity Plan to... Learn More
Amelia on a NH Fish and Game boat
Learning the Law of the Land in the Great North Woods
Amelia Hughes interns with NH Fish and Game to pursue a career as a conservation officer
Amelia Hughes, a conservation law enforcement intern, spent the summer of 2024 gaining hands-on experience with New Hampshire Fish and Game, assisting... Learn More
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The Queen of Fruits and Veggies
Christine Parshall helps people of all ages lead healthier lives
Christine Parshall, a longtime educator with UNH Extension's Nutrition Connections program, helps people of all ages lead healthier lives through her ... Learn More
Healthy Produce
Meeting the Need
A new network seeks to increase access to affordable and nutritious food while supporting local farmers
The Carroll County Food Access Network was formed during the pandemic to address food insecurity and promote access to affordable, nutritious food whi... Learn More
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New Technology for Older Adults
A researcher is exploring how digital health systems can help residents of a rural nursing home with cognitive and physical therapy
Older adults living in rural communities in New Hampshire face challenges posed by remoteness, including access to healthcare and social isolation. In... Learn More
Woman and man sitting on bench in farm field
Just Peachy
Extension specialists team up with farmers on a peach and nectarine cold hardiness variety trial in Concord
Although the scale of production for peaches in New Hampshire is far less than that of apples, it’s increasing every year. Extension is supporting gro... Learn More
Woman in field of sweet corn
Setting the Trap
A proactive insect trapping program helps growers spray fewer pesticides and increase yields
UNH Extension has been helping growers through the IPM program since 1978. Entomologist Alan Eaton and field specialist George Hamilton, now both reti... Learn More
Three young people with backpacks stand on a mountain top over looking Lake Winnipesaukee
Connecting the Dots
UNH researchers team up with communities to improve regional trail networks
To address issues and facilitate collaborative solutions, UNH faculty, graduate students, Extension staff and external partners joined forces in 2023 ... Learn More
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Boosting Brains
Evidenced-based strategies help keep minds sharp
As adults age, it’s crucial to prioritize lifestyle choices that help keep brains healthy. UNH Extension is helping older adults learn and practice th... Learn More
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From Seeds to Screens
Farmers are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for business efficiency
NH Extension is dedicated to helping farmers maximize their productivity by integrating innovative technologies into their operations. Learn More
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Creating Inclusive Spaces for Women in the Outdoors
UNH Extension, New Hampshire Sea Grant and partner organizations are teaming up to provide programs and resources specifically tailored to women
UNH Extension, New Hampshire Sea Grant and partner organizations are teaming up to provide programs and resources specifically tailored to women who w... Learn More
Three adults and two children in garden, holding produce and Plant a Row sign
Sharing the Bounty
Seacoast gardeners plant extra rows of produce to help neighbors in need
Strafford County 4-H and Extension’s Nutrition Connections program began Plant a Row with 4-H as part of a national initiative to provide food pantrie... Learn More
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Wild at Heart
A new partnership is getting youth outside to learn, play and develop a love for the environment
Through the All-Terrain Learning Adventures (ATLAS) program, students from Epping Middle School, Epping Elementary School and Lamprey River Elementary... Learn More
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Teen Leaders Make a Difference in Their Communities
4-H youth give back to Belknap County through pollinator project
Belknap County 4-H teenagers Emma Davidson, Oliver Leandro and Emmaline Leandro are leading a team of 11 adolescents in a project on pollinators. Learn More