Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
Websites and Hand-outs for School Wellness
Congratulations on getting your School Wellness Policy updated. The following websites will help with some of your requirements. It is a great way to…
 Health & Well-Being, Healthy Schools NH, Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood
What Can Be Included in Your Soil Testing Report?
UNH Cooperative Extension Soil Test Descriptions The choice of soil test methods used vary from state to state and it is important that the method…
 Agriculture & Gardens, Soil Testing Services Agriculture & Gardens
What Conservation Commissions Can Do to Protect Natural Resources in a Changing Climate [fact sheet]
New Hampshire’s natural resources are facing growing challenges due to the impacts of climate change. This requires local action to protect our…
 Natural Resources, Water & Wetlands, Climate Adaptation Natural Resources Fact Sheet
What is "First Impressions"?
The look and feel of the downtown can influence the decisions of potential residents, visitors, and businesses. A vibrant downtown serves as a…
Location: Durham Campus
Economic Development Community & Economic Development Fact Sheet
What is Inquiry Teaching Methods?
   
Location: STEM Discovery Lab at UNH Manchester
 STEM Education, STEM Docents, STEM Discovery Lab at Manchester, Teaching Through Inquiry & Science Practices
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Integrated pest management (IPM) is an ecological approach to pest control that combines several different techniques to maintain pests below…
 Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Agriculture & Gardens
What is Risk Management and What Resources Can We Suggest? [faq]
Risk management recognizes a new, expansive vision for agriculture: A vision taking into account the interdependency of business, family and…
 Agricultural Business Management, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
What NH Atlantic Coast Municipalities Need to Know about Preparing for Storm Surge, Sea-level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation [factsheet]
HAMPTON • HAMPTON FALLS • NEW CASTLE • NORTH HAMPTON • PORTSMOUTH • RYE • SEABROOK This fact sheet summarizes guidance and voluntary actions that…
 Climate Adaptation, Natural Resources Natural Resources
What NH Great Bay Municipalities Need to Know about Preparing for Storm Surge, Sea-level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation [factsheet]
DOVER • DURHAM • EXETER • GREENLAND • MADBURY • NEWFIELDS • NEWINGTON • NEWMARKET • ROLLINSFORD • STRATHAM This fact sheet summarizes guidance and…
 Climate Adaptation, Natural Resources Natural Resources
What the Grower Should Expect in Colonies Rented for Pollination
The following guide is to be used when considering employing pollination services on your farm. Growers and beekeepers will need to tailor the…
 Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops Berry Crops
What's In Your Water? 2017 New Hampshire Water Survey
A presentation by Ryan Dickson of UNH Cooperative Extension on the 2017 New Hampshire Water Survey.   For more information, contact John Smith…
 Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
White Grubs [fact sheet]
White grubs are the larval or grub stage of several species of beetles and chafers. The two most troublesome species in New Hampshire are the…
 Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Agriculture & Gardens, Pesticide Safety Education Agriculture & Gardens
White Pine Blister Rust Infection Incidence for Selected Areas of New Hampshire
This study’s main objective was to determine how the incidence of blister rust has changed since the mid-1900’s. Five separate regions of New…
 Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources
White Pine Silviculture for Timber and Wildlife Habitat in New England
This update of the 1978 guide (Lancaster and Leak 1978) includes new information on practical silvicultural alternatives such as low-density…
 Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
White Pine Weevil [fact sheet]
The white pine weevil (Pissodes strobi) is one of the most destructive insect pests of eastern white pines in North America. Norway spruce, jack pine…
 Pesticide Safety Education, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Why Demographic Data Matters
Why Demographic Data Matters Information Brief
Location: Durham Campus
Community & Economic Development Fact Sheet
Why Do (or Don't) New Englanders Buy Local Produce?
We highlighted the key findings from a 2016 consumer survey of Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire residents that investigated the consumer perspective…
 Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Health & Well-Being, Farmers Markets, Food Access, Granite State Market Match Research Report
Why Some Farms Pay Wages as Salary
Defines salary, eligibility and tips for identifying when to pay salary on the farm.
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Labor & Personnel Training, Farmer Support Networks Fact Sheet
Why, What and How of Community Outreach and Engagement
Why reach out and engage your local community? Healthy communities have an active and engaged citizenry. There are many ways to engage. Civic…
Location: Durham Campus
Community Leadership Community & Economic Development Fact Sheet
Wildflower Meadows - Plant Selection and Establishment
  Why Wildflower Meadows? They are beautiful and tie your landscape in to the surrounding environment. Adding even a small area of native…
 Agriculture & Gardens, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Yard & Garden