Agriculture & Gardens

A honey bee on a dandelion
Does leaving the dandelions in my lawn benefit pollinators?
Question of the Week
The dandelion, often seen as a weed, is gaining recognition as a spring food source for pollinators. While dandelions provide nectar, they are not the... Learn More
Headshot of Katrina Klobucher, Extension Livestock Production Field Specialist
New Extension Livestock Production Specialist, Katrina Klobucher, Joins the Belknap County Office
Katrina Klobucher has joined UNH Extension’s Food & Agriculture Team, and Belknap County as the new Livestock Production Field Specialist, effective A... Learn More
Raised beds with vegetables outside of a home
How to Utilize Raised Beds for Small Space Gardening
Raised beds can be be used to grow flowers, vegetables or even fruit.
Raised beds are a great way to garden in small spaces if you have a yard with enough exposure to the sun. Learn More
Tyler Edwards in lab
Welcome Tyler Edwards
Tyler Edwards Joins Extension as the Plant Pathology Program Manager
UNH Extension is pleased to announce the hire of Tyler Edwards as the Plant Pathology Program Manager. Learn More
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Five Reasons Why Farm Businesses Should Claim Their Google Business™ Profile
An accurate and up-to-date Google Business™ Profile is a free, essential marketing tool for all farm businesses
An accurate and up-to-date Google Business™ Profile is a free, essential marketing tool for all farm businesses Learn More
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How to Maintain your Google Business™ Profile
Tips for farms on optimizing and engaging with their Google Business™ Profile throughout the year
Learn how to boost your Google Business™ Profile by engaging with customers, posting updates, and leveraging Business Profile insights. Learn More
As the farmer surveys his flooded field, he feels a sense of despair. Climate change has brought more extreme weather, making it harder to grow crops and maintain his livelihood.
UNH Extension Agricultural Disaster Response 2023
Extension specialists played a key role in identifying crop losses from disaster events and communicating those losses to state and federal agencies for relief funding
The 2023 production season was extremely challenging for farmers throughout the northeast. Widespread freeze events in February and May caused the gre... Learn More
white chicken standing in front of coop
How Should I Take Care of Backyard Chickens in the Winter?
Tips on keeping chickens warm and protected during cold months
Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience for the whole family and it’s a great way to be more self-sufficient. They are relatively easy... Learn More
Picture of a commercial greenhouse with hycinth plants in the foreground.
2024 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Center Professionals
Webinar series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals meets once a month, virtual. Cost: $10/webinar. Each webinar will earn one pest... Learn More
Farmers checking calibration of a sprayer
Pesticide Sprayer Calibration, Use and Care
Whether you are using a backpack, boom, or air blast sprayer, this collection of resources will help you get the most out of your equipment. Videos, ... Learn More