The Business of Agriculture
No matter the focus of your operation, having a strong foundation for your business is key for its sustainability. Farming has numerous challenges, amongst these is the ability to derive a profit. Often, producers prefer production over business management, yet to succeed, a focus on business management topics is essential.
Our team assists agricultural businesses in the areas of business planning, financial management, marketing and viability. We work with entrepreneurs to make informed decisions to help them achieve their goals and reduce risks. Click on the links below to drill down to specific business management topics and make the most of the time you spend behind the desk!
Agricultural Law & Taxation
Information on business structures, food labelling, and laws to be aware of.
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Farm Estate & Succession Planning
Information on farm transfers including trusts, wills, gifting and conservation as well as holistic management and financial planning


Agricultural Marketing & Sales
Information on sales channels, branding, consumer research and marketing

Articles
Events
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September 24, 2025
9:00am - 3:00pm, Adapting Together: Navigating Change on the Farm NH Agriculture Professionals Day is designed to build fellowship and togetherness within the agriculture
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September 29, 2025
4:00pm - 6:00pm, 2025 Cut Flower Growers Twilight MeetingUNH Cooperative Extension is pleased to organize a 2025 Cut Flower Growers Twilight Meeting. All commercial (or
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September 30, 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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October 1, 2025
This course is designed to help commercial applicators prepare to obtain the NH Pesticide Supervisory Registration Certification-General Use. This course is
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Resources
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Field Specialist in Agricultural Business Management in Rockingham County.Email: Jesse.Wright@unh.edu
Extension Services & Tools That Help NH Farmers Grow
Newsletters: Choose from our many newsletters for production agriculture
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