The Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners (MOFGA) Farmer to Farmer Conference is going online this year, so this is a unique opportunity for farmers around New England to attend that wouldn't...

This year only: we’re taking the High Tunnel conference online for three weekly evening sessions. One low price ($25) will enable you to attend all three sessions.

Want to fine-tune your...

Calling all farmers who have innovative ideas to improve the sustainability of farm practices! Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Farmer Grants are now open for...

Given that a vine-ripened cantaloupe (muskmelon) is one of the most divine treats of summer, it is surprising that few northern New England gardeners grow them. After a couple of unsuccessful...

I am frequently contacted by owners of agricultural businesses in the state and region who would like to hire UNH students. There are a few ways for you to connect with these students, and here’s...

Our colleagues at the UMASS vegetable team just sent this alert at 1pm Friday, 7/24/2020: Cucurbit downy mildew was confirmed on cucumbers in Franklin County, MA this morning. Disease was just...

Measuring the foliar nutrient levels allows fruit growers to evaluate results from past fertilization and gives the most reliable data on which to base recommendations for future fertility...

We've been getting many calls about problems with pre-emergent and other soil-applied herbicides and it sounds like this dry weather has a role to play. Click on these links to listen in to our...

A new report has been confirmed this summer in Grafton County, by our state entomologist, Piera Siegert. Please let us know if you have damage that you believe is caused by leek moth....

This month the CDC released Interim Guidance designed to help agricultural workers and...

One likely answer is the ‘B’ gene. This gene, also called “precocious yellow”, causes the stem of the squash to be yellow rather than green. Oved Shifriss, a plant breeder with Rutgers University...

Welcome to Spotlight on Research! Every year, researchers publish thousands of studies and in hundreds of journals – and most aren’t really accessible to the general public. In...

What to Clean, What to Sanitize and What to Disinfect

The differences between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection were described in Part One. The online guidance for...

Welcome to Spotlight on Research! Every year, researchers publish thousands of studies and in hundreds of journals – and most aren’t really accessible to the general public. In...

Pick-your-own is a key marketing strategy for many NH farms, and it is an important way for farmers to connect directly with their customers. While many farmers are reporting increasing demand for...

Iago Hale, UNH professor and kiwiberry breeder, recently provided us with his latest updates for commercial production of kiwiberry (aka hardy kiwi).

Variety recommendations and...

UNH Extension will host an online forum (using Zoom) for New Hampshire farmers to discuss how they are adapting in these uncertain times, due to COVID-19. Participation by phone is...

The information here is intended to help guide the fruit and vegetable farming community in the face of COVID-19. If you have concerns or additional suggestions please contact the UNH Extension...

In November 2019, we posted an update about hemp production in NH in this blog, and promised additional updates as they...

The annual NH Winery Association Educational Workshop was held on Feb 12, 2020. It focused on viticulture and practices to successfully grow cold-hardy grapes in the morning, and oenology with a...

The majority of produce farms in NH are “Qualified Exempt” under the guidelines for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)'s Produce Safety Rule (PSR).  Being qualified exempt means you have...

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive fly that has become a serious pest of small fruit crops, like blueberries, raspberries, and day neutral strawberries.

In this webinar, members...

Registration is now open for the 2019 New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference and Trade Show. The event will take place December 10-12, 2019 in Manchester NH.

This...

Cabbage aphid, sometimes called ‘gray aphid’ because of its’ waxy gray appearance, is a major pest of brassica crops. It has been particularly problematic in fall crops, especially during recent...

Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) flies are being caught in traps in southern NH, ME, and...

Tomato hornworms are voracious feeders and older larvae can do quite a bit of damage to tomatoes and related crops. These older larvae are easy to identify by the stripes on their sides and their...

Let us know if leek moth is affecting you by responding to this survey: https://forms.gle/wFeoqPcxERrF7aAe8

While leek moth is not found in...

Farm food safety is an important topic whether or not your farm is covered under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).  In response to numerous questions, UNH Cooperative Extension’s Food...

Last year, we compared yields of eggplant varieties in high tunnel production conditions. We specifically chose to focus on elongated types and to include new parthenocarpic varieties...

Dial Fruit Pest Hotline (603-862-3763)

Anna Wallingford here, your new extension specialist in entomology and IPM...

The NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food (Department) and UNH Cooperative Extension have been fielding inquiries about growing hemp in the state. On December 20, 2018, the president...

Have you considered growing kiwiberry (aka hardy kiwi)? If so, there is a brand new resource full of excellent local knowledge that can help you succeed. Dr. Iago Hale’s lab has just released...

In January 2018, the NH Winery Association and UNH Cooperative Extension co-sponsored this practical workshop for NH vineyardists and winemakers. Our featured speakers were Dave and Chris Stamp,...

The NH Vegetable and Berry Growers' Association annual educational meeting offers a full schedule of presentations on an array of interesting topics, as well as 3.5 recertification credits for...

The second biennial Northern New England High Tunnel Conference took place on Dec. 3-4, 2018, in Manchester. This program was co-sponsored by the Universities of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont...

Those interested in the commercial production of kiwiberries, seedless table grapes, and fall-bearing strawberries are invited to the annual “Under the Vines” Field Day from 5 to...

One of the main benefits to growing tomatoes in high tunnels or greenhouses is that the plants avoid many fungal diseases that plague field-grown tomatoes, such as Septoria leaf spot (Septoria...

We’re seeing potato leafhoppers throughout much of NH now, and it’s time to scout your fields. These can cause serious damage on their favorite host crops, so now is the time to scout and manage...

Those who grow crops in the Brassica family are likely familiar with the cabbage aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae, sometimes referred to by growers as “gray aphid”. It is often a significant...

Join us at Brookdale Fruit Farm in Hollis, NH to learn more about the use of retractable low tunnel flex systems, plastic mulch layers and irrigation systems and how they can be used to help...

This may be the most common question I receive about spinach production: What are the little white spheres that I’m seeing on the leaves? They rub off...

Join us on April 19th to dig-in on soil health! This on-farm twilight meeting at Heron Pond Farm in South Hampton will highlight how to build and improve soil...

In the last few years, New Hampshire growers have experienced some significant leafminer infestations on spinach, swiss chard and beet. The beet leafminer (Pegomya betae Curtis) and the...

The 2017 New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference and Trade Show took place between December 12-14, 2017 in Manchester, NH. It was organized over a period of two years by a committee that...

Alan Eaton has had a long and productive career with UNH Cooperative Extension, and as of December 2017, he has retired! We will all miss him enormously. We invite all of the farmers, gardeners,...

The 2018 meeting of the NH Vegetable and Berry Growers' Association was co-sponsored by UNH Cooperative Extension, and took place in Manchester during the annual N.H. Farm & Forest Expo. ...

Swede midge (Contarinia nasturtii) is a serious invasive pest of Brassica crops, including broccoli, cabbage and kale. Swede midge was first identified in the U...