Agriculture & Gardens

Wendy Johnecheck
Wendy Johnecheck Joins UNH Extension as a Food Safety State Specialist
She brings over a decade of evaluating food safety risks with food producers and growers around the U.S.
Wendy Johnecheck has joined UNH Cooperative Extension as a food safety state specialist and a professor in the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, &... Learn More
Western bean cutworm adult on corn ear. Photo credit: Adam Sisson, Iowa State University, bugwood.org
Pest Alert: Western Bean Cutworm in Sweet Corn
We are hearing reports of western bean cutworm activity in sweet corn this week. This species is relatively new to our region and can cause injury to ... Learn More
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Alert
The current risk for cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) in New England, including southern NH, is moderate according to the CDM IPM forecasting model: https:... Learn More
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New Tunnel Producers: Technical Assistance Available
If you are a new high tunnel producer ( Learn More
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New Research Report Published: High Tunnel Tomato Fruit Cluster Pruning
We have just published a new research report that describes a project focused on cluster thinning in high tunnel tomato. Learn More
A man tends to his crops in a greenhouse.
Land Planning for Beginning Farmers: Planning for the Unexpected and Being a Good Neighbor
Guidance on beginning to legally operate your farm business
Planning efforts for a beginner farmer. Topics include zoning, insurance, liabilities and being a good neighbor. Learn More
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Guide to Starting Your Own Farm Business
This guide provides a general overview of what it takes to get your farm up and running in New Hampshire
This guide provides a general overview of what it takes to get your farm up and running in New Hampshire. Learn More
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Understanding Farm Stress
Farmers experience unique stress and mental health challenges due to their occupation
Understanding farm stress and what contributes to it. Learn More
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Curated Podcasts for New Hampshire Farmers
Podcasts provide a great way to learn more about farming and gardening
UNH Extension offers several podcasts that are of interest to farmers. Learn More
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Rapid and Accurate Disease Diagnosis as a Key Component to Successful Plant Disease Management
Plant pathogens are one of the main threats to agricultural production and affect the multibillion-dollar agricultural industry every year. Accurate a... Learn More