Agriculture & Gardens
The Tools To Grow
Our agriculture and horticulture specialists use trusted research-based information to give New Hampshire farmers, businesses and citizens the tools they need to succeed. We provide a wide-range of resources, including workshops, fact sheets, programs, on-site consultations and comprehensive pest, plant and soil diagnostics.
Articles
Master Gardener Doris Buco received the 2024 Spirit of NH Award and Extension's Education Center Infoline volunteers were recognized as a Volunteer Champion
At the 2024 Spirit of NH awards ceremony, UNH Extension Master Gardener Doris Buco was chosen as the 2024 Spirit of NH recipient — the highest honor t...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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On April 30 and May 2, 2024, landscaping professionals, watershed organization members, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water ...
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Video series provides insights into securing your farm and your farming legacy
In this video series, Stephanie Burnham, a leading estate planning attorney licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, breaks down the key estate pl...
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Waiting until calves are at least 14 days of age before transporting them will likely pay off from an overall health and performance perspective.
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Events
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November 21, 2024
10:00am - 2:30pm, The following topics will be covered at the Corn and Forage Meeting.
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November 26, 2024
6:30pm - 8:00pm, The monthly sessions of the 2024 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals on a variety of topics are intended to provide practical
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December 17, 2024 to December 19th, 2024
The New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference and Trade Show will take place on December 17, 18, and 19 at the Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown in
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December 17, 2024
6:30pm - 8:00pm, The monthly sessions of the 2024 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals on a variety of topics are intended to provide practical
Resources
Some cows do not produce colostrum or don’t produce enough colostrum to feed their calves. How can producers alleviate this challenge? This is the fif...
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Some cows do not produce colostrum or don’t produce enough colostrum to feed their calves. How can producers alleviate this challenge? This is the fou...
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Some cows do not produce colostrum or don’t produce enough colostrum to feed their calves. How can producers alleviate this challenge? This is the thi...
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Some cows do not produce colostrum or don’t produce enough colostrum to feed their calves. Could the variation in colostrum yields be due to nutrition...
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Some cows do not produce colostrum or don’t produce enough colostrum to feed their calves. How can producers alleviate this challenge? This is the fir...
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There are many steps that can be taken before, during, and after the birth of a calf to support the cow and her offspring.
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