Fruit & Vegetable Crops

College students picking fruit from a tree
Is your agricultural business looking for college student workers?
I am frequently contacted by owners of agricultural businesses in the state and region who would like to hire UNH students. There are a few ways for y... Learn More
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Never Been to an Extension Summer Twilight Meeting? Here’s What to Expect
Extension offers several summer meetings for farmers
UNH Extension’s Twilight Meetings provide space for farmers and people interested in learning more about farming to gather in person or virtually to l... Learn More
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IPM tools for Delia spp. Attacking Vegetable Crops
Specialty Crop Growers Prepare to Shift Management Practices to Protect Against Destructive Flies
Recent changes in local and federal pesticide laws in our region have led to a push by researchers to develop better IPM strategies for managing Delia... 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 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
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A Curated Online Library to Help Bring Your Farm or Food Business into FSMA Compliance
NECAFS' Clearinghouse is an online, curated library of Farm Food Safety resources from reputable sources around the country. Learn More
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Writing a Farm Description for your Farm Food Safety Plan
Writing a Farm Description is a smart strategy for getting started on your Farm Food Safety Plan (FFSP). An FFSP is not required for farms whether the... Learn More
Carrots on a table
Updated Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
Updated Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training information. Learn More
Dan Birnstihl
Birnstihl joins the Extension Food & Agriculture Team
New program assistant to work on farm food safety and integrated pest management. 
New Food and Agriculture program assistant Dan Birnstihl will work on farm food safety and integrated pest management.  He'll collect information on c... Learn More