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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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Farm Succession Planning 101
Episode 26 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca discuss succession planning in agriculture with Seth Wilner, an Extension specialist with 26 years of experience. Seth defines suc... Learn More
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What is "Big Night" in spring and how can you help amphibians during this time?
Amphibians venture to vernal pools in the spring, but their journeys are not always easy.
In spring, amphibians migrate to vernal pools for breeding during what is known as Big Night. There are specific weather conditions that determine whe... Learn More
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Celebrating Ann Hamilton’s 37 Years of Service
After an extraordinary 37-year career with UNH Cooperative Extension, Ann Hamilton, Food Safety Field Specialist, will retire on March 27, 2026. Learn More
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Highlights from the 2026 Women Landowner Summit
On March 13, 2026, fifty-three forest landowners and managers from across New Hampshire gathered at the Women Landowner Summit held at Sanborn Mills F... Learn More
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It’s Pruning Season
Proven tips and solutions for pruning
Learn proven tips and solutions for pruning Learn More
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Young Farmers in New Hampshire
Episode 25 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca discuss the experiences of young farmers in New Hampshire with Lindsay Matras, who runs a small dairy and sugaring business, and G... Learn More
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Community Engagement as a Marketing Channel
Episode 24 of the Shared Soil Podcast
In the first episode of Season Three of the Shared Soil podcast, Kendall and Rebecca discuss the North Country Farm Trail, an initiative by Kate Savag... Learn More
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What are this year's tax changes and how will they impact New Hampshire farm families?
Extension breaks down changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), passed in July 2025, introduces several tax changes affecting individuals and farm families. New provisions rai... Learn More
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Thank You To Farmers
BONUS Episode of the Shared Soil Podcast
We wanted to create a bonus episode for this season, kind of like a holiday card, thanking all of the farmers and people who work in agriculture in Ne... Learn More