2026 UNH Cooperative Extension Programming for Cut Flower Growers

UNH Cooperative Extension is excited to continue to expand its educational and networking programs for this rapidly growing sector of New Hampshire farmers and growers.  Join us at the following events to learn new skills, network, ask questions and get fresh ideas from other growers.

7/22/2026 Cut Flower Growers Twilight Meeting at Spring Ledge Farm in New London

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a tour of the cut flower production at Spring Ledge Farm, a lively discussion about cut flower growing and selling, and a workshop on “Basic Pest and Disease Management in Cut Flowers."

Registration and details: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/07/cut-flower-twilight-meeting-spring-ledge-farm

7/29/2026 Webinar: Pest Scouting and Identification in Cut Flower Crops

 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Effective Integrated Pest Management starts with knowing the pests and finding them early. This webinar will help you create a system for pest scouting and will give an overview of some of the major pests of cut flowers in New Hampshire.

Registration and details: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/07/webinar-pest-scouting-identification-cut-flower-crops

8/26/2026 Cut Flower Growers Twilight Meeting at Joppa Hill Educational Farm in Bedford

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a tour of the cut flower production at Joppa Hill Farm, networking and a workshop on “Demystifying Fertilizer in Commercial Production Systems.”

Registration and details: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/08/cut-flower-twilight-meeting-joppa-hill-educational-farm

9/2/2026 Webinar: Fertility for Cut Flowers

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Growing cut flowers at commercial scale requires a different approach to fertility management than does gardening. From understanding soil test recommendations to figuring how much fertilizer to purchase to getting it to your crop, this webinar will help you grow better flowers on a tighter schedule.

Registration and details: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/09/webinar-fertility-cut-flowers 

10/20/2026  Cut Flower Growers’ Conference

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Join us and your fellow growers for a day filled with learning, networking, and building your cut flower growing business. Learn through peer-to-peer conversations, structured networking, panel discussion and expert presentations.

Registration and details: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/10/2026-cut-flower-growers-conference

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If you have questions or would like assistance accessing any of these events, including language access, please contact Jonathan at Jonathan.Ebba@unh.edu or (603) 749-2529, ext. 703.
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