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Mad River Notch View from the highway
Saving the Old Growth Forests of Mad River Notch - A Century Ago
And Visiting Them Today
In the heart of the White Mountains is a wild forest with ancient trees that escaped the heavy logging and forest fires of the early part of the 20th ... Learn More
Trish Prescott
Trish Prescott Takes on New Extension Role as Community and Economic Development Program Manager
UNH Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome Patricia ‘Trish’ Prescott to the Community and Economic Development team. On March 7, Trish started he... Learn More
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UNH Extension Announces New Program Teams to Address Critical New Hampshire Needs in Health, Well-Being, Youth Development and Education
New programs will build off existing Extension expertise
To address critical needs in health, well-being, youth development and education, the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is re-orientin... Learn More
maple syrup grades in glass containers
Making the Grade—The Color and Flavor of Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is bottled in all sorts of containers with unique shapes, sizes, personalized labels and creative designs. Despite the variation on the ou... Learn More
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UNH Students Team up with Extension to Create Podcast About New Hampshire Legislation
Science communication project offers opportunity to help students and community members better understand legislation
The podcast “Relative to New Hampshire” explores the underlying aspects of current issues under consideration at New Hampshire's State House with UNH ... Learn More
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Six Characteristics of Successful Community Volunteers
New Hampshire towns depend on the support of volunteers
Over the years, we have seen certain characteristics that make up strong community volunteers. These characteristics help volunteers successfully cont... Learn More
Vinhaven wind turbines
Can Renewable Energy-Driven Microgrids Power Remote and Islanded Places?
The University of New Hampshire is advancing sustainable and affordable energy technologies and facilitating knowledge and technology transfer that wi... Learn More
Scott Sattery
Scott Slattery Joins Extension as Community and Economic Development Field Specialist for Hillsborough County
Slattery will provide educational outreach, community planning assistance and project implementation support
Scott Slattery is serving as a field specialist in Hillsborough County, where he will provide educational outreach, community planning assistance and ... Learn More
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Planning and Planting Your Home Fruit Tree Orchard, From Apples and Peaches to Pawpaw {audio}
Emma and Nate discuss planning a home fruit tree orchard, from selecting and preparing your orchard site to choosing varieties, planting and care of young trees.
Emma and Nate discuss planning a home fruit tree orchard, from selecting and preparing your orchard site to choosing varieties, planting and care of y... Learn More
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New Book by UNH Extension Authors Dispels Myth that Rural Places Don’t Innovate
Research shows that rural communities in New Hampshire are innovating
Extension specialists have contributed to a new book called Building Rural Community Resilience Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Learn More