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
Episode 17 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca discuss the production and handling of eggs with UNH Extension livestock Field Specialist Katrina Klobucher. They discuss the need...
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Leek Moth Detected in a New NH County
Leek moth has now been found in a new New Hampshire county. The caterpillar of this moth feeds on Alliums, including garlic, onions, and leeks.
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Checking your corn to see if it’s likely to have enough nitrogen for the remainder of the season is a good idea any year, but it’s likely to be especi...
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Woodchips are a popular mulch for many; it’s long-lasting, helps to keep weeds out, and it gives gardens a tidy appearance. But under certain conditio...
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Please complete the survey to help NH DAMF's request for financial assistance from USDA
Opportunity to help us help you!
Several new programs are coming that can help farmers in NH. The first and most immediate program was funded in the ...
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Tips for making your garden pollinator-friendly
This Memorial Day weekend, gardeners in New Hampshire and the Northeast are preparing their gardens while also being encouraged to support local polli...
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The “Farm Resilience That Pays Off” interactive StoryMap offers a valuable tool for farmers looking to strengthen their operations through climate-sma...
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General Information and Training for Initial Certifications.
General Information and Training for Initial Certifications.
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Events
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July 9, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm, Join us for an educational workshop designed to help livestock owners understand and apply body condition scoring (BCS) techniques for their cattle. Body
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July 10, 2025
8:00am - 12:00pm,
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July 16, 2025
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5:30pm - 7:30pm, Join us for this in-person tree fruit twilight meeting where topics will include:
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July 19, 2025
9:00am - 12:00pm, Did you know that for every dollar that is invested in equipment maintenance, ten dollars is saved on repair costs? This free, hands-on training will equip
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July 21, 2025
8:00am - 12:00pm,
6:00pm - 7:30pm,
Resources
Agricultural business website checklist to keep your website running smoothly, make sure it's up to date and offers a good customer experience.
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General food safety guidelines for vendor booths, sampling, selling meat, raw milk and raw milk products, eggs, produce, and prepared foods.
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Bitter rot is a fungal disease that primarily causes fruit rot of apples and pears. Bitter rot is caused by several species in the genus Colletotrichu...
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Frogeye leaf spot and black rot caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria obtuse (Schwein) is an economically important disease of apple in the Northern and...
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Proper calibration of the low-pressure boom sprayer is necessary to ensure uniform and economical application, free of overdoses and skips. This fact ...
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La calibración adecuada del rociador de barra de baja presión es necesaria para garantizar una aplicación uniforme y económica, libre de sobredosis y ...
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