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Making Hay When the Sun Shines
Episode 28 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca discuss haying in New England, emphasizing the importance of timing and quality. Carl Majewski, a forages and field crop specialis... Learn More
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2026 New Farmer School
Registration Open
Aspiring and beginning farmers across New Hampshire are invited to register for the 2026 New Farmer School- an introductory training program designed ... Learn More
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Be a Steward for the Natural Resources of New Hampshire
If you love being outdoors and want to learn more about New Hampshire’s natural world, the Natural Resources Stewards program may be just what you’re ... Learn More
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Tick Talk
Episode 27 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca discuss the rising threat of ticks in New Hampshire with Extension Diagnostic Service Program Manager Shyloh Favreau. Ticks, which... Learn More
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Farmers Working Together
What Collaborative Marketing Looks Like for New Hampshire Farms
Selling with other farms can open new opportunities, but it also raises real questions about crop planning, pricing, communication, and customer exper... Learn More
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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