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Young girl walking with a glass reusable bottle of water in hand.
What's Living In Your Water Bottle?
Reusable water bottles are popular for their environmental benefits, but they can harbor harmful bacteria if not cleaned properly. While single-use pl... Learn More
person pouring brine solution into jar of sliced vegetables for fermenting
Fermenting: Safe Food Preservation (PLUS a Sauerkraut Recipe!)
Fermentation of food and beverages has been around for centuries as a safe way to preserve food. Fermenting is the process by which beneficial bacteri... Learn More
Holstein heifer calf laying in a pen
Milk Feeding to Dairy Calves
Written by a student at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, and reviewed by Peter Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management, this artic... Learn More
tie-stall cow looks at camera while being machine milked
Understanding the Lactation Curve in Dairy Cows
Written by a student at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, alongside a Professor of Dairy Management, this article provides an overv... Learn More
Three photos of the rumen of a calf. On the left, the rumen appears smooth while the photo in the middle shows some texture and the photo on the right appears to have many ridges and valleys.
The Key to Ruminal Development
Starter Grain
Written by a student at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, and reviewed by Peter Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management, this artic... Learn More
Jersey calf with colostrum mustache
Colostrum
Written by a student at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, and reviewed by Peter Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management, this artic... Learn More
Jersey calves at UNH's organic farm
Weaning Dairy Calves
Written by a student at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, and reviewed by Peter Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management, this artic... Learn More
Platter of sliced deli meats.
Processed Meats, Deli Meats and Nitrates - What Are The Recommendations?
Processed meats like deli meat, hot dogs, and jerky are preserved using methods like curing and often contain added nitrates to extend shelf life and ... Learn More
Two women working in a kitchen
Sharing More Than the Harvest
Social Media Post Ideas for NH Farmers in the Height of Summer
Looking to make your farm stand out online this summer? Discover quick social media content ideas that show the care behind your products and give cus... Learn More
Amynthas spp, courtesy of UVM
Invasive in the Spotlight: Jumping Worms
Conventional wisdom tells us that earthworms are good for the soil. They improve soil drainage and aeration, increase nutrient availability, and enhan... Learn More