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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
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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
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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
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Finding the Next Generation of Preservation Tradespeople
During a weekend in mid-March, over 2,000 people flowed into the Thomas F. Sullivan Ice Arena at St. Anselm College in Goffstown. This wasn’t a hockey... Learn More
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5 Unique and Rare Chicken Breeds to Consider for Your Backyard Flock
These rare breeds of chickens could make fun additions to your coop
Raising backyard chickens is a great way to be more self-sufficient and is both fun and educational for kids of all ages. These are some breeds to con... Learn More
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"Let's Talk! How To Get The Most From Your Healthcare Visit"
Have you ever been to visit your healthcare provider and you left with unanswered questions or no real follow up? Perhaps you asked a question about a... Learn More
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Does leaving the dandelions in my lawn benefit pollinators?
Question of the Week
The dandelion, often seen as a weed, is gaining recognition as a spring food source for pollinators. While dandelions provide nectar, they are not the... Learn More
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How to Utilize Raised Beds for Small Space Gardening
Raised beds can be be used to grow flowers, vegetables or even fruit.
Raised beds are a great way to garden in small spaces if you have a yard with enough exposure to the sun. Learn More
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Mud, Smores, Self-Reflection, and Connection
A partnership between the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire and UNH Extension is working with school districts to get students outside to learn, play, and protect the land.
The University of New Hampshire Extension’s Health & Well-Being and 4-H Youth Development teams have partnered with the Southeast Land Trust (SELT) of... Learn More
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Building ADU Buy-in with Danica Melone of Peterborough
Danica Melone is Peterborough’s Director of Planning and Building, and she told me that Peterborough has decided to pursue ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Un... Learn More