Nature Economy

Extension table at the Hopkinton Farmers Market
Community Engagement at Contoocook Farmers Market
The Town of Hopkinton is the fourth community to take part in UNH Extension’s Downtowns & Trails program. As part of the program, a dedicated group of... Learn More
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Become a Tree City USA
Is your community a Tree City? What does that mean and how can you get it to become one? About 35% of New Hampshire residents live in a Tree City USA ... Learn More
Group of volunteers standing near the Contoocook River
Collecting Data on Community Capital While Building Social Capital
The Benefits of a Capacity Building Approach to Nature-Based Economic Development
On a recent sunny Saturday morning, a group of dedicated community volunteers gathered in the Village of Contoocook, in the Town of Hopkinton, NH, to ... Learn More
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What is New Hampshire’s Blue Economy? 
Industry, UNH research and partnerships drive blue economy growth
New Hampshire’s blue economy is ever evolving, with new investments, research and businesses creating jobs and helping solve the challenges of both to... Learn More
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Keene Undertakes Study to Better Connect Trails with Downtown
UNH Extension’s Downtowns & Trails program helps communities utilize the natural and built world
NH Extension Community and Economic Development staff are available to help communities understand areas of improvement through the Downtowns & Trails... Learn More
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Bringing Home the Hake
New Hampshire’s Entrepreneurial Commercial Fishery
While fishing has had its ups and downs, it remains an important part of Seacoast New Hampshire’s economy. Over the past two decades, the number of co... Learn More
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New Project Better Prepares New Hampshire for Influx of People Seeking Nature during Pandemic
UNH-led interdisciplinary research team receives $15,000 grant to understand the role of the state’s Nature Economy in New Hampshire’s sustainable economic development as Covid-19 continues to shape how the state grows.
UNH-led interdisciplinary research team receives $15,000 grant to understand the role of the state’s Nature Economy in New Hampshire’s sustainable eco... Learn More
Paths Toward a Vibrant Economy in Ossipee
On a stormy summer evening, dodging thunderstorms, the Ossipee Economic Development Council, with support from UNH Coopertive Extension’s Community &a... Learn More
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UNH Extension Receives Accolades from the National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)
Once again, UNH Cooperative Extension had a strong presence at this year’s National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals (NAC... Learn More
Debunking the Myth that Rural Places Don’t Innovate
Rural places in the United States have experienced slower economic growth than urban places due to a host of socioeconomic and global forces. For star... Learn More