Fruit & Vegetable Crops

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The Fruit Pest Hotline is back!
Dial Fruit Pest Hotline (603-862-3763) Anna Wallingford here, your new extension specialist in entomology and IPM! I’ve been calculating my degree ... Learn More
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Open Forums for NH Farmers
Extension will hold reoccurring Zoom (or via telephone) meetings for New Hampshire's agricultural community
Extension will hold reoccurring Zoom (or via telephone) meetings for New Hampshire's agricultural community Learn More
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Guide for CSA Farmers amid COVID 19
Steps CSA producers should take to ensure the health of their staff, the public and themselves.
Steps CSA producers should take to ensure the health of their staff, the public and themselves. Learn More
COVID-19: Resources and information for growers and producers
The information here is intended to help guide the fruit and vegetable farming community in the face of COVID-19. If you have concerns or additional ... 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
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
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
FSMA Qualified Exempt Farms: are you ready?
The majority of produce farms in NH are “Qualified Exempt” under the guidelines for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)'s Produce Safety Rul... Learn More