Homesteading

  • Small garden with a shed and irrigation

Discover the joy of self-sufficiency in Granite State. From sustainable gardening, to small farming business, to off-grid living, UNH Extension can provide practical tips,  inspiring stories, and research-based resources for those on the journey to acheive a simpler, more connected way of life in New Hampshire.

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One of the easiest, most convenient, and least time-consuming methods of preservation
Freezing is one of the easiest, most convenient, and least time-consuming methods of preserving foods. Learn More
Successful canning starts with the use of jars in good condition and new lids with new or used ring bands in good condition. Learn More
What NH Farmers Are Learning About Social Media and What You Can Try Too
This spring, farmers from across New Hampshire came together fora six-week social media for Farmers course. The course aimed to help farmers confident... Learn More

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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. Learn More
A one-of-a-kind, comprehensive 6-part video series covering the intricacies of greenhouse or high tunnel construction. Developed by the University of ... Learn More
Starting a homestead food business is a dream of many home cooks. Beginning small, in your primary home kitchen, with shelf-stable baked goods and oth... Learn More
Grafting as a means of propagating fruit trees dates back several thousand years or more. Grafting is used for two principal reasons: most fruit trees... Learn More