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
Guidance on beginning to legally operate your farm business
Planning efforts for a beginner farmer. Topics include zoning, insurance, liabilities and being a good neighbor.
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This guide provides a general overview of what it takes to get your farm up and running in New Hampshire
This guide provides a general overview of what it takes to get your farm up and running in New Hampshire.
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Farmers experience unique stress and mental health challenges due to their occupation
Understanding farm stress and what contributes to it.
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Dial Fruit Pest Hotline (603-862-3763)
Anna Wallingford here, your new extension specialist in entomology and IPM!
I’ve been calculating my de...
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Podcasts provide a great way to learn more about farming and gardening
UNH Extension offers several podcasts that are of interest to farmers.
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This article identifies resources regarding recording keeping for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
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Emran Ali, Extension Plant Pathologist, UNH
Plant pathogens are one of the main threats to agricultural production and affect the multibillion-dollar agricultural industry every year. Accurate a...
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Emran Ali, Ph.D. joins COLSA and Extension to serve in several roles
Emran Ali, Ph.D. will serve as as Director of the UNH Plant Diagnostic Lab, State Extension Specialist, and Associate Professor of Plant Pathology in ...
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Events
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May 23rd, 2022
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4:00pm - 6:00pm, This program is full, but please add yourself to our waitlist in we get cancellations. Visit the registration page and you will be able to join the
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May 23rd, 2022
6:00pm - 8:00pm, This workshop has been postponed until Fall of 2022.
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May 24th, 2022
6:00pm - 8:00pm, This workshop has been postponed until Fall of 2022.
Resources
This document summarizes the Course Expectations for the 2022 New Farmer School
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Selling Homemade Food Products in New Hampshire- Five Part Fact Sheet Series
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The decision to purchase land can be one of the most important financial and personal decisions that you make in your lifetime. Whether you are purcha...
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Cleaning and sanitizing best management practices for food contact surfaces are essential steps in keeping food safe to eat. Implementing routine clea...
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Sick workers and poor hygiene practices can contaminate food and cause foodborne illness outbreaks and other diseases such as colds and flus. Implemen...
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When is a Class H Homestead License Required (Non- Exempt)
Selling Homestead Food Products in New Hampshire
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Selling Homestead Food Products in New Hampshire
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