Advisory Councils

Extension County Advisory Councils are made up of citizen volunteers.  Among their responsibilities, they are to advise and assist UNH Cooperative Extension county staff in program planning, assessing need, and in advocating for Extension programs and support for the county portion of the budget. 

Advisory Council Meetings are open to the public and begin with a guest speaker or discussion and are followed by a business meeting.

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:30pm. Location varies for each meeting. 

January 21, 2025 | 5:30-7:30pm | Location TBD

March 18, 2025 | 5:30-7:30pm | Location TBD

May 20,  2025 | 5:30-7:30pm | Location TBD

June 17,  2025 | 5:30-7:30pm | Location TBD

September 16,  2025 | 5:30-7:30pm | Location TBD

November 18,  2025 | 5:30-7:30pm | Location TBD

2024 Minutes and Agendas
2023 Minutes and Agendas
2022 Minutes and Agendas
2021 Minutes and Agendas
2020 Minutes and Agendas
 

Our UNH Extension Carroll County office is seeking nominations from interested citizens who live or work in Carroll County to be members of our Carroll County Advisory Council.  The council includes 12 citizens, and a representative of the County Commissioners and County Delegation. These advisors assist Extension program staff to evaluate current programming, identify local educational and research needs, and to consider new programming across the county.

Nominees will ideally have a good knowledge of local community and county issues, and enjoy the opportunity to offer advice on methods of program delivery and implementation. They may or may not be familiar with Extension's programs, but would value an opportunity to learn about our work in Food & Agriculture, Community & Economic Development, Youth & Family, and Natural Resources.

Council members serve for two-year terms.

If you are interested to join our Carroll County Advisory Council, please don't hesitate to contact Ann Hamilton, UNH Extension Carroll County Office Administrator.

The UNH Cooperative Extension County Advisory Council is the vital link between the UNH Cooperative Extension and the local county and communities.  Advisory Councils assist with the identification of the educational needs of county residents and relate them to how UNH Cooperative Extension can meet those needs.  

Cheshire County Advisory Council Meeting Schedule

• Thursday, September 15, 2023 - 6pm, Extension Office - Guest: Katie Leversee, Keene Community Kitchen Director of Operations
• Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 6pm, Extension Office - Guest Speaker: Anton Bekkerman—UNH Agricultural Experiment Station
• Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 6pm, Extension Office - Guest: Paul Chiarantona, UNH Extension Public Affairs Manager
• Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 4:30, 4-H Program Manager Interviews
• Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 6pm, Extension Office
• Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 6pm, Extension Office
• Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Time TBA, 4-H Program Manager Interviews
• Thursday, June 11, 2024 - 6pm, Distant Hill Gardens, Walpole NH

 If you would like more information or to join a meeting, please email carl.majewski@unh.edu

2023 meeting minutes   2024 Meeting Minutes

Cheshire County UNH Cooperative Extension is seeking nominations from interested citizens who live or work in Cheshire County to be members of our County Advisory Council.  The council includes 12 citizens, and a representative of the County Commissioners and County Delegation. These advisors assist Extension program staff to evaluate current programming, identify local educational and research needs, and to consider new programming across the county.

Nominees will ideally have a good knowledge of local community and county issues, and enjoy the opportunity to offer advice on methods of program delivery and implementation. They may or may not be familiar with Extension's programs, but would value an opportunity to learn about our work in Food & Agriculture, Community & Economic Development, Youth & Family, and Natural Resources.

Council members serve for two-year terms, and meet a minimum of six times a year.

For more information contact Carl Majewski, Cheshire County Office Administrator at carl.majewski@unh.edu or (603) 352-4550.

Coös County Advisory Council Meeting Schedule:

• November 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - will be held at the Coös County Administrative Building in West Stewartstown

Please RSVP to Heidi Barker prior to the scheduled meeting.  Meetings will be held in person, with the option of attending via Zoom, hosted at the North Country Resource Center, UNH Cooperative Extension Coös County Office, 629A Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

Prior meeting minutes

Interested in joining the Coös County Advisory Council?

Our UNH Cooperative Extension Coös County office is seeking nominations from interested citizens who live or work in Coös County to be members of our Coös County Advisory Council.  The council includes 12 citizens, and a representative of the County Commissioners and County Delegation. These advisors assist Extension program staff to evaluate current programming, identify local educational and research needs, and to consider new programming across the county.  

Nominees will ideally have a good knowledge of local community and county issues and enjoy the opportunity to offer advice on methods of program delivery and implementation. They may or may not be familiar with Extension's programs but would value an opportunity to learn about our work in Food & Agriculture, Community & Economic Development, Youth & Family, and Natural Resources. Council members serve for two-year terms and meet 5 times a year from September through June.

If you are interested in joining our Coös County Advisory Council, please don't hesitate to contact Heidi Barker, UNH Cooperative Extension Coös County Office Administrator.

The UNH Cooperative Extension County Advisory Council is the vital link between the UNH Cooperative Extension and the local county and communities.  Advisory Councils assist with the identification of the educational needs of county residents and relate them to how UNH Cooperative Extension can meet those needs.  

Grafton County Advisory Council Meeting Schedule (tentative):

• Monday - September 23, 2024 - Planning Meeting
• Monday - October 14, 2024 - Site Visit to Windy Ridge Orchard for 4-H Kick-Off Event
• Tuesday - November 12, 2024 - POSTPONED - Advisory Council Recruitment Meeting
• Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - Coverts Program Presentation - via Zoom
• Tuesday - March 18, 2025 - Content TBD - via Zoom
• Tuesday - May 20, 2025 - Meeting and 4-H Fashion Show and Public Speaking Presentations

Please RSVP to Teresa Locke by the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting.

Prior Meeting Minutes

Hillsborough County Advisory Council Meeting Schedule:

• February 15, 2024 - 6 pm
• March 21, 2024 - 6 pm
• April 18, 2024 - 6 pm
• June 20, 2024 - 6 pm
• September 19, 2024 - 6 pm
• November 21, 2024 - 6 pm

Please RSVP to Rebecca Dube prior to the scheduled meeting. Meetings are either held via Zoom or hosted at the Hillsborough County Complex, 329 Mast Rd., Goffstown, NH 03045.

PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Interested in joining the Hillsborough County Advisory Council?
 

Our UNH Cooperative Extension Hillsborough County office is seeking nominations from interested citizens who live or work in Hillsborough County to be members of our Hillsborough County Advisory Council.  The council includes 12 citizens, and a representative of the County Commissioners and County Delegation. These advisors assist Extension program staff to evaluate current programming, identify local educational and research needs, and to consider new programming across the county.  

Nominees will ideally have a good knowledge of local community and county issues and enjoy the opportunity to offer advice on methods of program delivery and implementation. They may or may not be familiar with Extension's programs but would value an opportunity to learn about our work in Food & Agriculture, Community & Economic Development, Youth & Family, and Natural Resources. Council members serve for two-year terms and meet 9 times a year from September through June.

If you are interested in joining our Hillsborough County Advisory Council, please don't hesitate to contact Scott Slattery, UNH Cooperative Extension Hillsborough County Office Administrator.

Merrimack County Advisory Council Meeting Schedule:

• Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 6:00-7:30pm, Boscawen Extension Office
• Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 6:00-7:30pm, St. Paul's School
• Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 6:00-7:30pm, Virtual Meeting on Zoom
• Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 6:00-7:30pm, Location TBD
• Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 6:00-7:30pm, Location TBD
• Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 6:00-7:30pm, Location TBD

Please RSVP to melissa.lee@unh.edu prior to the scheduled meeting. Meetings will be held at the Merrimack County Extension Office, 315 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH, unless otherwise noted.

PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Interested in joining the Merrimack County Advisory Council?

Our UNH Merrimack County Extension office is seeking nominations from interested citizens who live or work in Merrimack County to be members of our Merrimack County Advisory Council. The council includes 12 citizens, and a representative of the County Commissioners and County Delegation. These advisors assist Extension program staff to evaluate current programming, identify local educational and research needs, and to consider new programming across the county.

Nominees will ideally have a good knowledge of local community and county issues and enjoy the opportunity to offer advice on methods of program delivery and implementation. They may or may not be familiar with Extension's programs but would value an opportunity to learn about our work in Food & Agriculture, Community & Economic Development, Health & Well-Being, and Natural Resources. Council members serve for two-year terms and meet 8 or 10 times a year..

If interested in joining our Merrimack County Advisory Council, please don't hesitate to contact melissa.lee@unh.edu, UNH Merrimack County Extension Office Administrator.

• (no meeting in December)
• Wednesday, January 15, 2025
• Wednesday, February 19, 2025
• Wednesday, March 19, 2025
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025
• Wednesday, May 21, 2025
• Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (fourth Wednesday)
• no meetings July & August

Meetings are held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., or 6 - 8 p.m. Please RSVP to Lynn Harrison prior to the scheduled meeting. Meetings will be hosted at the Rockingham County Office, 113A North Rd, Brentwood, NH, 03833, on Zoom, or in various locations. Please see the Agenda above for the time and location. Occasionally meetings are changed to Zoom at the last minute due to the weather.

Prior meeting minutes available here.

Interested in joining the Rockingham County Advisory Council?

Our UNH Cooperative Extension Rockingham County office is seeking nominations from interested citizens who live or work in Rockingham County to be members of our Rockingham County Advisory Council. The council includes 12 citizens, and a representative of the County Commissioners and County Delegation. These advisors assist Extension program staff to evaluate current programming, identify local educational and research needs, and to consider new programming across the county.

Nominees will ideally have a good knowledge of local community and county issues and enjoy the opportunity to offer advice on methods of program delivery and implementation. They may or may not be familiar with Extension's programs but would value an opportunity to learn about our work in Food & Agriculture, Community & Economic Development, Youth & Family, Natural Resources and Health & Well-Being. Council members serve for two-year terms and meet about 10 times a year from September through June.

If you are interested in joining our Rockingham County Advisory Council, please don't hesitate to contact Greg Jordan, UNH Cooperative Extension Rockingham County Office Administrator.

Generally held the 2^ndMonday of the month (subject to change), via Zoom and/or in-person at a specified location, 6:00-7:30 pm, from Autumn through June.  If you would like more information or want to join a meeting, please email  caitlin.wollack@unh.edu

• December 9, 2024 | In-person Meeting | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Meeting at UNH Macfarlane Greenhouses, 13 Botanical Lane, Durham | Presentation: Tour of the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses and presentation by the Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station, Dr. Anton Bekkerman, then meeting at Cole Barton Hall in Stacey's Café
• January 2025: Winter Break | No meeting
• February 10, 2025 | TBD if in-person or via Zoom

Please RSVP to ce.strafford@unh.edu prior to the scheduled meeting. 

Prior Meeting Minutes available here.

Interested in joining the Strafford County Advisory Council?

Our UNH Cooperative Extension Strafford County office is seeking nominations from interested citizens who live or work in Strafford County to be members of our Strafford County Advisory Council.  The council includes 12 citizens, and a representative of the County Commissioners and County Delegation. These advisors assist Extension program staff to evaluate current programming, identify local educational and research needs, and to consider new programming across the county.

Nominees will ideally have a good knowledge of local community and county issues, and enjoy the opportunity to offer advice on methods of program delivery and implementation. They may or may not be familiar with Extension's programs, but would value an opportunity to learn about our work in Food & Agriculture, Community & Economic Development, Youth & Family, and Natural Resources.

If you are interested in joining our Strafford County Advisory Council, please don't hesitate to contact Caitlin Wollack, UNH Cooperative Extension Strafford County Office Administrator at caitlin.wollack@unh.edu or (603) 749-2529

Sullivan County Advisory Council Meetings

Generally held the 1st Thursday of the month (subject to change), via Zoom and/or in person at our Newport office or on a specified location, 5-6:00 pm, from Autumn through May.  If you would like more information or want to join a meeting, please email Michele Kroll, Laurie Field, or Sherrie Fontaine

Sullivan County Advisory Council Meeting Schedule (Check back as dates are still being scheduled).

• Thursday, September 5, 2024, 5:00 pm at the Sullivan County office, 24 Main St, Newport. Agenda: Goal Setting for 2024-2025.
• Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sullivan County Farm Day. Save the Date! This is open to the public and Advisory Council members are encouraged to attend and/or participate. This event is in lieu of the October meeting.
• Thursday, November 7, 2024, 5:00 p.m. at the Sullivan County office, 24 Main St, Newport. On the agenda: Marketing Extension Programs in your Community - Resources Kit/Committee Selections
• Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m. 
• Thursday, March 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
• April Date TBA, Tour Sullivan County Health Care Center/Telehealth Project
• May Date TBA, Recognition of Members and Staff Showcase
• August Council Activity - 4-H Judging, more info coming

Please RSVP to sherrie.fontaine@unh.edu prior to the scheduled meeting.  Meetings will be held in person at the Sullivan County Office, 24 Main St, Newport or at various locations in the county when weather allows, or Zoom during inclement weather months.

2022 Meeting Minutes and Previous Meeting Minutes 

Interested in joining the Sullivan County Advisory Council?

Our UNH Cooperative Extension Sullivan County office is seeking nominations from interested citizens who live or work in Sullivan County to be members of our Sullivan County Advisory Council.  The council includes 12 citizens, and a representative of the County Commissioners and County Delegation. These advisors assist Extension program staff to evaluate current programming, identify local educational and research needs, and to consider new programming across the county.