Front Page

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
Forsythia
Where Are the Blooms? Forsythia, Peaches, Cherries, and Plums
Winter temperatures can affect spring blooms
Many people have been wondering why blooming has seemed irregular or even absent this spring for some trees and shrubs, particularly forsythia and sto... Learn More
People holding up photos
NH 4-H Photography Exhibition and Auction Raises Money for New Fund
Proceeds from the auction benefit 4-H’ers in need of financial assistance
New Hampshire 4-H’ers enjoyed a special opportunity this spring: they got to display and sell their artwork through a fundraising event held at the Cu... Learn More
People on wagon
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
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
flodesign-unh-core_tow_tank_dec2012
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
Tapping Sap
March Is Maple Month: Tips for Managing Your Trees for Maple Sugar Production
New Hampshire Maple Weekend is March 18-19, 2023
Since March is Maple Month,  let’s talk about managing your trees for maple sugar production. This year New Hampshire Maple Weekend is March 18-19, 20... Learn More
Renuka Mathur portrait
Welcome Renuka Mathur
Renuka Mathur, Ph.D., joins UNH Extension as the State Extension Specialist for Soil Health
UNH Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome Renuka Mathur, Ph.D., to the Food and Agriculture Team, as a Soil Health State Specialist. Renuka has ... Learn More