Never Been to an Extension Summer Twilight Meeting? Here’s What to Expect

Extension offers several summer meetings for farmers

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UNH Extension’s Twilight Meetings provide space for farmers and people interested in learning more about farming to gather in person or virtually to learn about specific aspects of running a farm business and timely agricultural topics. Each meeting features a different subject and meetings are held at various locations throughout New Hampshire. No registration is required — just show up to the farm or log into the Zoom meeting! So, why should you attend?

Receive Expert Advice

There are many reasons to attend a Twilight Meeting. Perhaps you are just thinking about starting farming and want to learn about risk management and food safety? Or maybe you are an experienced farmer but need to hear about new technology that can help your production? Our friendly and knowledge staff and guest speakers are available to provide advice and expertise to you, no matter the stage in life you are at. The evening will consist of a presentation and attendees will be able to ask questions. Topics span the areas of tree fruit, vegetable crops, field crops, livestock, landscapes, greenhouses and non-commodity aspects of farming.

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Socialize With Fellow Granite Staters

Twilight Meetings provide ample time to chat with others. Farming can sometimes be an isolating profession and gatherings like these offer opportunities to meet new people, network and even make plans for collaboration.

Tour a Farm

For in-person events, Twilight Meetings often include a farm tour. Be sure to wear comfy shoes and come prepared to explore. A great way to enhance your own farming can come by learning from fellow farmers.

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Earn Pesticide Credits

Many Twilight Meetings offer Pesticide Application Recertification Credits. See specific event postings for details.

Enjoy a Free Evening of Learning

Twilight Meetings are free of charge! If joining us for an in-person event, enjoy a summer sunset in a scenic location. If joining for a Zoom meeting, you can appreciate the convenience of logging in from your home.

Upcoming Twilight Meetings and Farm Tours

June 18, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Are you curious about cover crops? In this workshop we will see how Meadowstone Farm incorporates cover crops into their high tunnels and fields -from planning to planting. We will highlight how…
June 24, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Topics will include farm succession planning, PYO orchard management, Christmas trees as a complimentary income source, and the operation of the Cider House Café. Register for this event via…
July 1, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Automatic Roll-up Sides, Ventilation, and Wind BracingUNH Extension’s research and education high tunnel is 20 years old and scheduled for retrofits this summer.  Join us for a twilight meeting…
July 6, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event details: This hands-on field session will cover mid-season corn scouting practices essential to identifying crop stress and informing timely management decisions.The session will begin…
July 13, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event details: This hands-on field session will cover mid-season corn scouting practices essential to identifying crop stress and informing timely management decisions.The session will begin…
July 15, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Topics will include peach production, establishment of new apple and peach plantings, insect monitoring and opportunities for alternative management strategies, adoption of technologies for enhanced…
July 16, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event details: This hands-on field session will cover mid-season corn scouting practices essential to identifying crop stress and informing timely management decisions.The session will begin…
July 22, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
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”.…
August 4, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Join UNH Extension for a cut flower twilight meeting on campus at the Woodman Horticultural Research Farm. Focused on cold-hardy hydrangeas as a cut flower crop, we'll walk the trial plots with NH …
August 19, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Topics will include management of a mature tall spindle orchard with many varieties, establishment of a new tall spindle orchard, equipment investments including a working/harvesting platform and…
August 25, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Each year, summers in New England seem to bring hotter and more prolonged periods of high temperatures. These conditions can place significant stress on livestock and challenge farm productivity.…
August 26, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Join us for a tour of the cut flower production at Joppa Hill Farm, a lively discussion about cut flower growing and selling, and a workshop on “Demystifying fertilizer in commercial production…

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