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
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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The Difference Between a Private and Commercial License, a General-Use and Restricted-Use License, and a Pesticide Dealer License.
The Difference Between a Private and Commercial License, a General-Use and Restricted-Use License, and a Pesticide Dealer License.
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Program Helps New Hampshire Agricultural Community
The University of New Hampshire now offers a free Meat Processing and Food Safety Certificate program, funded by the New Hampshire Department of Agric...
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Program Manager Danielle Whiteneck Discusses Details
The UNH Extension Yard and Garden Education Center is expanding its volunteer program to include more New Hampshire residents. This expansion will all...
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Catherine Coverdale (’21, ’23G) is the state’s Pollinator Conservation and IPM Specialist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. She a...
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When the world is gloomy, plants in the home can provide relief
Houseplants can brighten up a room and improve the overall aesthetic, especially during long winters. Studies show that houseplants can lower cortisol...
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Events
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June 18, 2025
10:30am - 3:30pm, THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 18, 2025 IN PLYMOUTH, NH*
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June 18, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm, Join us for this in-person tree fruit twilight meeting where topics will include:
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June 24, 2025
11:00am - 1:00pm, Join us for a hands-on session in the field and learn about the importance of scouting corn fields for pests mid-season.
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June 24, 2025
6:30pm - 8:00pm, The monthly sessions of the 2025 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals on a variety of topics are intended to provide practical
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June 25, 2025
11:00am - 1:00pm, Join us for a hands-on session in the field and learn about the importance of scouting corn fields for pests mid-season.
9:30am - 11:00am,
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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