Women in Agriculture

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Land Planning for Beginners: Evaluating What You Have
How to assess when planning a farm business
You would like to get started in farming, now what? Whether you have open land, forested land or leased land, there are many factors to consider befor... Learn More
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Winterizing Your Sprayers
A reminder to growers about properly winterizing your sprayers. Learn More
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Wellness Tips for Women in Agriculture  
Well-being is essential for farming success 
Ergonomic, nutrition and mental health resources to aid farmers to address stressors. Learn More
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Helpful Information for Granite Staters Considering Buying Eggs from Local Farmers
The impact of eggs in New Hampshire is far-reaching
The volume of industrial and agricultural infrastructure in New Hampshire gives our state a strong base to support local egg production, consumption a... Learn More
Seth Wilner, Olivia Saunders, and tomato
You Are Not Alone
A New Network Provides Support to Cope With the Pressures of Farming
With funding from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the New Hampshire Farm & Ranch Stress Assistance Network (N.H. FRSAN) is a coll... Learn More
A man tends to his crops in a greenhouse.
Land Planning for Beginning Farmers: Planning for the Unexpected and Being a Good Neighbor
Guidance on beginning to legally operate your farm business
Planning efforts for a beginner farmer. Topics include zoning, insurance, liabilities and being a good neighbor. Learn More
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Guide to Starting Your Own Farm Business
This guide provides a general overview of what it takes to get your farm up and running in New Hampshire
This guide provides a general overview of what it takes to get your farm up and running in New Hampshire. Learn More
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Curated Podcasts for New Hampshire Farmers
Podcasts provide a great way to learn more about farming and gardening
UNH Extension offers several podcasts that are of interest to farmers. Learn More
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Extension Steps Up to Help Farmers with Pressures of Farming
A new collaborative effort focuses on mental health, financial and legal resources
Extension is supporting farmers with their mental health through resources, education and cost offsetting. The initiative is backed by a $500,000 USDA... Learn More
Emma Downing ’16 opened Blue Heron Farm in New Boston
Growing Farms, Growing Communities
Annie’s Project empowers N.H. women in agriculture
Annie’s Project empowers N.H. women in agriculture Learn More