Radius: Stronger and Healthier N.H.

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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
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The Right Connection
Downtowns and Trails program helps communities utilize the natural and built world
Extension state specialist and professor Shannon Rogers and Extension field specialist Jada Lindblom have worked with the City of Keene on developing ... Learn More
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Rural Resilience
New efforts address barriers to health and help individuals, families and communities thrive
To address health issues like social isolation, UNH Extension is leveraging a nearly $400,000 Rural Health and Safety Education grant from the Nationa... Learn More
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Empowering Granite Staters to Live Full Lives
Health and Well-Being workshops help people manage chronic pain
UNH Extension is helping people combat those challenges by providing free, evidence-based programs for individuals in New Hampshire who experience dai... Learn More
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Champions of Change
Master Wellness Volunteers are helping Granite Staters improve their health
UNH Extension’s Master Wellness Volunteer Program trains people who want to build a culture of health in their communities. Learn More
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Turning Toward Tradition
New report sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of preservation trades
To better understand the challenges facing these industries, UNH Extension field specialist Jada Lindblom led a research project with Extension staff ... Learn More
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Coastal Collaborations
New program cultivates an engaged and diverse workforce to tackle challenges facing N.H. coasts and watersheds
CoastWise, a program run by New Hampshire Sea Grant and UNH Cooperative Extension, fosters collaboration by bringing together a diverse cohort of coas... Learn More
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Safety First
Food safety programs provide important production support for N.H. farmers
UNH Extension offers high-quality food safety educational programming and technical assistance for many audiences, including farmers. Learn More
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Head, Heart, Hands, Health
Skills taught in 4-H help two alumni pursue veterinary medicine
4-H participation provides rewarding experiences that help some alumni pursue careers in veterinary medicine and animal science. Learn More
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Bird is the Word
A twelve-week course helps Granite Staters improve their bird identification skills and learn about wildlife ecology
Over 300 species of birds can regularly be found in New Hampshire, which makes learning how to identify them by sight and sound a challenge. To help G... Learn More