Agriculture & Gardens

Agriculture & Gardens
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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.

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Articles

On April 30 and May 2, 2024, landscaping professionals, watershed organization members, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water ... Learn More
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... Learn More
Waiting until calves are at least 14 days of age before transporting them will likely pay off from an overall health and performance perspective. Learn More
This position can be based in any county office in New Hampshire or campus in Durham, with potential for remote work as determined appropriate with su... Learn More
Understanding the BOI Filing Requirements for New Hampshire Farms
If your farm is organized as an LLC, corporation, or similar entity, you may need to comply with the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing... Learn More
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
Liza DeGenring has joined UNH Extension’s Food & Agriculture Team and Hillsborough County as the new Field Specialist, effective September 3, 2024. Learn More
Researchers from the UNH Insect Collection have detected two previously unreported species of blueberry gall midge (Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplos... Learn More

Events

  • October 16, 2024
    Garden Tools: Upkeep and Maintenance Fall 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Keeping tools sharp and in good working order will make gardening easier and tools last longer.  Sharp tools also make cleaner cuts and promote plant
  • October 18, 2024
    Climate Resilience Workshop: Farm Ponds and Water Sources 9:00am - 11:00am, In partnership with the NH County Conservation District and NH NRCS, UNH Extension is hosting two upcoming events showcasing NH farms that are implementing
  • October 23, 2024
    Climate Resilience Workshop: Soil Health Practices 4:00pm - 6:00pm, In partnership with the NH County Conservation District and NH NRCS, UNH Extension is hosting two upcoming events showcasing NH farms that are implementing
  • October 29, 2024
    Food Safety for Poultry & Rabbits Producers 9:00am - 3:00pm, New Hampshire producers can sell poultry and rabbits (up to 20,000 poultry and 1,000 rabbits per calendar year) directly to NH restaurants without USDA
  • October 29, 2024
    Renewable Energy Sources for Greenhouse Environmental Control 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
  • November 4, 2024
    Cut Flower Grower Conference 8:30am - 3:30pm, ** Registration now open **
  • November 26, 2024
    Mealybug 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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Resources

Gibbera twig blight is known to affect blueberries in Merrimack, Sullivan, Cheshire and Grafton counties of New Hampshire. This disease will affect fr... Learn More
Black death of hellebore, a virus disease affecting hellebores in nursery and home gardens, was found in a nursery in Grafton County, New Hampshire, i... Learn More
Our Farmers are Struggling, Farmer mental health challenges can result in loss of life, reduced ability to perform farm duties, lowered farmer quality... Learn More
A University of New Hampshire Extension podcast that celebrates the resilience and triumphs of women in agriculture. Hosts Kendall Kunelius and Rebecc... Learn More
Learn about the powerful Google Business™ Profile with step-by-step instructions to claim, manage and edit your business listing. Learn More
In 2023, NH farms were faced with the wettest year on record, according to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine. This excessive rainfall greatl... Learn More