The Business of Agriculture
No matter the focus of your operation, having a strong foundation for your business is key for its sustainability. Farming has numerous challenges, amongst these is the ability to derive a profit. Often, producers prefer production over business management, yet to succeed, a focus on business management topics is essential.
Our team assists agricultural businesses in the areas of business planning, financial management, marketing and viability. We work with entrepreneurs to make informed decisions to help them achieve their goals and reduce risks. Click on the links below to drill down to specific business management topics and make the most of the time you spend behind the desk!
Agricultural Law & Taxation
Information on business structures, food labelling, and laws to be aware of.
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Farm Estate & Succession Planning
Information on farm transfers including trusts, wills, gifting and conservation as well as holistic management and financial planning
Agricultural Marketing & Sales
Information on sales channels, branding, consumer research and marketing
Articles
Events
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February 12, 2026
12:00pm - 4:30pm, Need dedicated time to work on your farm financial records—or a place to bring record-keeping questions? Join UNH Extension’s Farm Business Management Open
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February 17, 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm, We are looking for 10 farms who want to form a community of practice Does your farm generate less than $25,000 per year in revenue?Are you seeking to
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February 24, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Applying for grants can open the door to new opportunities for your farm or agricultural business- but only if you’re prepared. In this webinar, a
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February 24, 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm, We are looking for 10 farms who want to form a community of practice Does your farm generate less than $25,000 per year in revenue?Are you seeking to
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February 24, 2026
6:30pm - 8:00pm, The monthly sessions of the 2026 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals on a variety of topics are intended to provide practical
Resources
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Assistant Extension Field Specialist, Agricultural Business ManagementEmail: Kendall.Kunelius@unh.edu -
Extension Field Specialist, Agricultural Business ManagementEmail: Seth.Wilner@unh.eduPhone: (603) 863-9200 -
Field Specialist in Agricultural Business Management in Rockingham County.Email: Jesse.Wright@unh.edu
Extension Services & Tools That Help NH Farmers Grow
Newsletters: Choose from our many newsletters for production agriculture
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