Agriculture & Gardens

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Helpful Information for Granite Staters Considering Buying Eggs from Local Farmers
The impact of eggs in New Hampshire is far-reaching
The volume of industrial and agricultural infrastructure in New Hampshire gives our state a strong base to support local egg production, consumption a... Learn More
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Connecting Local Food Producers to Local Buyers
This event was an opportunity for farmers who are looking to sell their products to meet local food buyers, and for food businesses seeking local prod... Learn More
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Farm Winter Checklist
The off season is not a reason to disconnect.  'Tis the season to connect, build relationships, be accessible and stay relevant.  Here are a... Learn More
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Stephanie Sosinski and Sean O’Brien Join Extension as Home Horticulture Assistant Program Managers
New staff will help Granite Staters with home horticulture programs and resources
Stephanie Sosinski and Sean O’Brien have joined the UNH Extension Education Center as assistant program managers for home horticulture with the Food a... Learn More
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Should I Remove Pokeweed From My Garden? It Depends.
A Question of the Week
For many gardeners, pokeweed represents a conundrum. On the one hand, it’s a native plant that provides an important food source for songbirds. On the... Learn More
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Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education supports New Hampshire Farmers and Researchers
A summer tour with Northeast SARE highlights innovation in N.H. agriculture
A summer tour with Northeast SARE highlights innovation in N.H. agriculture. Learn More
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You Are Not Alone
A New Network Provides Support to Cope With the Pressures of Farming
With funding from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the New Hampshire Farm & Ranch Stress Assistance Network (N.H. FRSAN) is a coll... Learn More
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Should I add soil amendments recommended by my soil test this fall or in the spring?
A Question of the Week
Even if choosing slow-release sources of Nitrogen and Potassium, fertilizer should be applied in the spring. In most New Hampshire soils, amendments c... Learn More
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New Farmer School Helps Granite Staters Start Their Own Businesses and Growing Operations
Beginning farming can be challenging. Extension is here to help.
UNH Cooperative Extension offers a course called New Farmer School, a program which made its debut in 2019. This course is designed for people who are... Learn More
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Mid-Season Check-in on Record Keeping
Gathering data now for winter analysis
With a lengthy end of summer to-do list, it’s easy to forget all those record keeping tasks you promised yourself you would do last winter. While many... Learn More