Community and Economic Development (all blogs)

Agritourism wheel
Agritourism Fact Sheets for New Hampshire and Each of the 50 States
From pick-your-own orchards and farm stays to corn mazes and other farm-based visitor activities, you don’t have to look far in New Hampshire to find ... 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
Sue Cagle and Melissa Lee holding NACDEP award certificate
UNH Extension Receives National Award for Work on “Community Resilience”
Four UNH Extension staff received a major accolade at this year’s National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) Conf... Learn More
vendor booth at New England Coffee Festival
The New England Coffee Festival Celebrates Laconia, Coffee, and the Great Outdoors for its Second Year
After a fun and enriching first year that was estimated to have attracted 5,000 attendees and visitors, the New England Coffee Festival (NECF) will be... Learn More
Kelly Bryer
Stepping Up the Granite #3:
Catching Up with Kelly Bryer of Granite State Ambassadors
Stepping Up the Granite examines the intersection of tourism, community development, and quality of life through interviews with New Hampshire people ... Learn More
historic home with painter on ladder
Research from UNH Extension Offers Insights for Building the Northeast’s Preservation and Restoration Trades Workforce
In New Hampshire and beyond, a growing number of older homes and community landmarks are in dire need of maintenance and repair or rehabilitation. In ... 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
Getting Started with Grant Writing
Grants are an essential piece of taking a project from idea to implementation but the process can often be intimidating and overwhelming. Grants can h... Learn More
Graphic of challenges in the Northeast Region
National Report Released on Workforce and Economic Challenges and Opportunities Facing Rural Places
With Support from the US Department of Agriculture, the nation’s four Regional Rural Development Centers released a new report that highlights challen... Learn More
Molly Donovan, State Specialist
Molly Donovan to serve as Director of Economic Development for the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that share with our community development partners that Molly Donovan will be departing UNH Extension to take on ... Learn More