Agriculture & Gardens

Healthy Produce
Meeting the Need
A new network seeks to increase access to affordable and nutritious food while supporting local farmers
The Carroll County Food Access Network was formed during the pandemic to address food insecurity and promote access to affordable, nutritious food whi... Learn More
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Just Peachy
Extension specialists team up with farmers on a peach and nectarine cold hardiness variety trial in Concord
Although the scale of production for peaches in New Hampshire is far less than that of apples, it’s increasing every year. Extension is supporting gro... Learn More
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Setting the Trap
A proactive insect trapping program helps growers spray fewer pesticides and increase yields
UNH Extension has been helping growers through the IPM program since 1978. Entomologist Alan Eaton and field specialist George Hamilton, now both reti... Learn More
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Sharing the Bounty
Seacoast gardeners plant extra rows of produce to help neighbors in need
Strafford County 4-H and Extension’s Nutrition Connections program began Plant a Row with 4-H as part of a national initiative to provide food pantrie... Learn More
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Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2024
On April 30 and May 2, 2024, landscaping professionals, watershed organization members, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water ... Learn More
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Helpful Information for Farm Estate Planning in New Hampshire
Video series provides insights into securing your farm and your farming legacy
In this video series, Stephanie Burnham, a leading estate planning attorney licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, breaks down the key estate pl... Learn More
Holstein heifer calf
Does Transporting Calves Affect Them?
Waiting until calves are at least 14 days of age before transporting them will likely pay off from an overall health and performance perspective. Learn More
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Beneficial Ownership Information Filing
Understanding the BOI Filing Requirements for New Hampshire Farms
If your farm is organized as an LLC, corporation, or similar entity, you may need to comply with the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing... Learn More
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New Webform Helps Gardeners get Answers
NH Extension Yard and Garden Education Center streamlines Infoline, eliminates email
A new webform at extension.unh.edu/ask provides the public with a better way to get answers to their most vexing gardening questions. Education Center... Learn More
Liza DeGenring
New Extension Field Specialist in Food and Agriculture, Liza DeGenring, Joins the Hillsborough County Office
Liza DeGenring has joined UNH Extension’s Food & Agriculture Team and Hillsborough County as the new Field Specialist, effective September 3, 2024. Learn More