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pruners and sharpening supplies
How to Clean and Sharpen Your Pruners
When it comes to pruning, there is nothing better than having a well maintained pair of pruners with a nice sharp blade. Quality pruners should last f... Learn More
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The Best Laid Plans
The Mount Washington Valley is the state’s greatest tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors to enjoy the area’s hiking, skiing, and other out... Learn More
A Meeting Out of Control?
John Berst is a big man with a big voice—the kind of voice any actor would envy for its ability to project to the back of the theater. To own a room. ... Learn More
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Classifying Workers on New Hampshire Farms - Employees vs. Interns, Volunteers, and Independent Contractors
Farmers often ask: What’s really the difference between an employee and an intern or volunteer under the law? And, what is an independent contractor? ... Learn More
Let’s Celebrate and Give Thanks
It might seem out of character for a Yankee, but the completion of ordinary (and extra-ordinary) community projects like annual cleanup day, installat... Learn More
4th H Challenge: Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
Looking for a way to make the healthy choice the easy choice at your 4-H club meetings?  How about the 4th H Challenge?  Let's start with the 4-1-1 on... Learn More
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Mind Your B’s to Identify Winter Trees
How Branches, Bark and Buds Help You ID Trees and Shrubs
How Branches, Bark and Buds Help You ID Trees and Shrubs Learn More
Community Development Team Wins Regional Award
The National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals awarded UNH Cooperative Extension’s Community and Economic Development P... Learn More
Memories of the Ice Storm of 1998 and, My, How Things Have Changed
January 1998 is a time many of us will not soon forget—an unusually extensive and severe ice storm exposed nearly 25 million acres from northern New Y... Learn More
Two 4-H members working on a circuitry project.
What is a 4-H Maker?
Building A Community of People Who Make and Share Things
Building A Community of People Who Make and Share Things Learn More