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How Should I Take Care of Backyard Chickens in the Winter?
Tips on keeping chickens warm and protected during cold months
Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience for the whole family and it’s a great way to be more self-sufficient. They are relatively easy... Learn More
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NH Butterfly Monitoring Network Offers Online Trainings
Six-part webinar series will kick off in March with partners from across the state
A six-part online training series hosted by the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network will provide information on butterflies in New Hampshire, butterfly bi... Learn More
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When Talking About Short-Term Rentals, It’s Complicated, But It Doesn’t Have to Be
With the increasing need for quality housing, conversations about whether, and how, to permit short-term rentals tend to be challenging. Short-term re... Learn More
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UNH Extension Welcomes Matt Marzolo as new Economic Development State Specialist
UNH Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome Matt Marzolo to the Community and Economic Development program team. Matt recently started his role as... Learn More
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Linda Thomas and Margaret Walker retire from NHMGAA Board
Linda Thomas and Margaret Walker retire from NHMGAA Board Learn More
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New 2023 USDA Hardiness Zones Explained
The new hardiness map is based on 30-year averages of the lowest annual winter temperatures
The USDA has just released its updated plant hardiness zone map for the United States. This new map is based on 30-year averages of the lowest annual ... Learn More
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4-H to UNH Scholarship Program Spotlight: Andrea Majewski
4-H imparts skills in animal science, public speaking and leadership, helping 4-H’ers like Majewski pursue higher education in New Hampshire
Andrea Majewski, who graduated from Keene High School, is majoring in animal science at the University of New Hampshire. Because of her involvement wi... Learn More
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Where are all the birds?
A Question of the Week
There are a few different reasons why you might not be seeing as many birds in your yard or at your feeder. Learn why and what you can do to help bird... Learn More
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Social Connection is Beneficial for Individual Health and Community Resilience
The U.S. Surgeon General published a report in 2023, that the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the prevalence of social isolation as a major public heal... Learn More
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Trail Stewards
Extension's research will help strengthen trail stewardship in New Hampshire's northernmost region
To address concerns stemming from increased usage of trails in Coös County, UNH Extension conducted research on trail stewardship, supported by a gran... Learn More