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Michael Polizzotti
Mike Polizzotti Takes on New Role as Senior Economic Development Planner with Strafford Regional Planning Commission
It is with a deep sense of gratitude we share with our community development partners that Mike Polizzotti has moved on from UNH Extension and has tak... Learn More
close up of a kiwiberry plant
UNH Researchers and New Hampshire Farmers Team Up for Unique Kiwiberry Breeding Program
John and Erin Maynard are helping evaluate kiwiberries on their farm.
In North Sutton, New Hampshire, John and Erin Maynard are growing kiwiberry plants as part of University of New Hampshire research on their personal f... Learn More
Asian longhorned beetle adult, photo by Donald Duerr, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Survey Your Pool Filters for Asian Longhorned Beetle
Keep an eye out for invasive insects this summer.
Check your pool filters for invasive insects this summer. Learn More
Darren Winham leads walking tour of downtown exeter
Housing Leaders Visit Exeter
Community visits explore approaches to addressing the housing crisis
Land use staff and volunteers from across the state gathered to learn about Exeter's efforts to address the housing crisis, which included Q&A with a ... Learn More
Megan Hanna - Master Gardener
Meet Master Gardener Megan Hanna
An enthusiastic volunteer for UNH Extension’s Yard and Garden Infoline
Megan Hanna is an enthusiastic volunteer for UNH Extension’s Yard and Garden Infoline Learn More
box of garden produce
Important Food Safety Information for Donating Produce to Food Pantries
New Hampshire food pantries benefit from fresh produce that is safely grown, harvested and donated by community members
World Food Safety Day, observed on June 7, serves as a global reminder of the critical role safe food plays in our lives. Produce from home gardens ca... Learn More
Leek moth larvae, photo taken by Mariusz Sobieski
Leek Moth in NH
Leek Moth Detected in a New NH County
Leek moth has now been found in a new New Hampshire county. The caterpillar of this moth feeds on Alliums, including garlic, onions, and leeks. Learn More
Young red-haired girl at a laptop computer with her hands in the air and an expression of surprise
National Telecommunications and Information Administration Approves NH Digital Equity Plan
UNH Cooperative Extension is proud to announce the completion, submission, and approval of the state of New Hampshire’s Digital Equity Plan. Learn More
A close up of a variety of nuts and bolts in a tray
The Nuts & Bolts of Community Needs Assessment
Pros and Cons of Assessement Methods
A community needs assessment is an essential process for understanding the opinions, assumptions, needs, key issues, and assets within a defined commu... Learn More
Potted plants outside on a patio
Tips for Small Space Gardening - Pots and Other Containers
Considerations for size, material, growing media and more
If you don’t have the space to garden in the ground and building raised beds is not an option for you either, don’t fret! You can still have a very pr... Learn More