Fruit & Vegetable Crops
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...
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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...
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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...
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Liza DeGenring has joined UNH Extension’s Food & Agriculture Team and Hillsborough County as the new Field Specialist, effective September 3, 2024.
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Researchers from the UNH Insect Collection have detected two previously unreported species of blueberry gall midge (Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplos...
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John and Erin Maynard are helping evaluate kiwiberries on their farm.
In North Sutton, New Hampshire, John and Erin Maynard are growing kiwiberry plants as part of University of New Hampshire research on their personal f...
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Making the effects of extreme weather less severe
UNH Extension and NH Vegetable and Berry Growers Association has launched a four-part series on the Climate Adapted Farm, Making the effects of extrem...
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Leek Moth Detected in a New NH County
Leek moth has now been found in a new New Hampshire county. The caterpillar of this moth feeds on Alliums, including garlic, onions, and leeks.
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Many varieties are prohibited by state regulation
Although gooseberries and currants can thrive in the short growing season and relatively mild climate of New Hampshire, it is important to know that m...
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