Agriculture & Gardens

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Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2026
The 2026 Landscaping for Water Quality Workshop brought together landscaping professionals, watershed groups, and community leaders on March 25–26 in ... Learn More
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Never Been to an Extension Summer Twilight Meeting? Here’s What to Expect
Extension offers several summer meetings for farmers
UNH Extension’s Twilight Meetings provide space for farmers and people interested in learning more about farming to gather in person or virtually to l... Learn More
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Go from NH gardener to Granite State Food Hero!
Food keeps getting more expensive in NH and people can't afford it.
Become a Granite State Food Hero by donating home‑grown produce to fight hunger in New Hampshire, where 1 in 9 residents faces food insecurity and foo... Learn More
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2026 UNH Cooperative Extension Programming for Cut Flower Growers
UNH Cooperative Extension is expanding its educational and networking programs for this rapidly growing sector of New Hampshire farmers and growers. J... Learn More
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Farm Succession Planning 101
Episode 26 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca discuss succession planning in agriculture with Seth Wilner, an Extension specialist with 26 years of experience. Seth defines suc... Learn More
UNH Soil Testing Update
We have recently updated the prices of the soil & tissue tests offered by UNH Extension. We continually work to keep the program as affordable as ... Learn More
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It’s Pruning Season
Proven tips and solutions for pruning
Learn proven tips and solutions for pruning Learn More
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Young Farmers in New Hampshire
Episode 25 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca discuss the experiences of young farmers in New Hampshire with Lindsay Matras, who runs a small dairy and sugaring business, and G... Learn More
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Community Engagement as a Marketing Channel
Episode 24 of the Shared Soil Podcast
In the first episode of Season Three of the Shared Soil podcast, Kendall and Rebecca discuss the North Country Farm Trail, an initiative by Kate Savag... Learn More
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What are this year's tax changes and how will they impact New Hampshire farm families?
Extension breaks down changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), passed in July 2025, introduces several tax changes affecting individuals and farm families. New provisions rai... Learn More