Agriculture & Gardens

Cattle grazing in a pasture bordered by a stone wall
Protecting Yourself - and Your Farm - from COVID-19
Simple steps you can take to keep yourself and your customers healthy
Simple steps you can take to keep yourself and your customers healthy Learn More
COVID-19 virus
Extension cancels all events, programs and noncredit classes through April 5
Update on COVID-19 virus impacts in Extension.
Update on COVID-19 virus impacts in Extension. Learn More
a queen bee and her attendees
In case you missed it – the business of beekeeping
Has your beekeeping hobby become more of a business? Do you want to dig in and make your hobby profitable? The following is a very brief overview of topics discussed at the March extension workshop.
Has your beekeeping hobby become more of a business? Do you want to dig in and make your hobby profitable? The following is a very brief overview of t... Learn More
2020 Scale Clinics Scheduled
The NH Department of Agriculture Division of Weights and Measures is once again offering a series of scale clinics around the state.  Scale clini... Learn More
Hemp Production in New Hampshire Update
In November 2019, we posted an update about hemp production in NH in this blog, and promised additional updates as they become available. We have news... Learn More
Do you think you have glyphosate-resistant weeds?
Dr. Tom Davis (UNH Professor of Plant Biology/Genetics) would like to study evolved resistance to glyphosate-containing herbicides (i.e., Roundup). He... Learn More
When Calves Start A-Droppin’, Don’t Come A-Knockin’
Preparing for the Calving Season
Preparing for the Calving Season Learn More
Workshop Presentations Available: 2020 NH Winery Association Annual Educational Meeting
The annual NH Winery Association Educational Workshop was held on Feb 12, 2020. It focused on viticulture and practices to successfully grow cold-hard... Learn More
Workshop Presentations Available: 2020 Joint Winter Meeting
The Joint Winter Meeting continues to be a great venue for learning, networking, meeting vendors and reconnecting with the Green Industries in New Ham... Learn More
Laser Scarecrows: Gimmick or solution? URI needs your help to find out...
Blackbirds and starlings can be a severe problem in sweet corn; the birds shred the husks and peck the kernels, rendering the ears unmarketable. Even ... Learn More