Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
Beyond Vacancies: Building Strong and Enduring Municipal Boards
Volunteer boards and committees are the backbone of local governance in New Hampshire, but many communities struggle to consistently recruit and…
Community Leadership Community & Economic Development Fact Sheet
Understanding Public Trust at the Local Level
Imagine what’s possible in a community where there is a high level of mutual trust between residents and their local government. This information…
Community Leadership Community & Economic Development Research Report
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Pesticide Use: Selection, Use, and Legal Requirements [fact sheet]
Proper selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for reducing pesticide exposure and is legally mandated based on…
Agriculture & Gardens, Pesticide Safety Education Fact Sheet
Toddler Meal and Snack Hack
This guide offers simple meal and snack planning tips, encouraging a mix of food groups for balanced nutrition. Meals should include at least three…
Health & Well-Being, Nutrition Connections, Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood, Health & Well-Being, Thriving Youth Health Activity
State and National 4-H Opportunities
New Hampshire teens have the opportunity to participate in a track of development that speaks to their personal spark.  An Extension Field Specialist…
4-H New Hampshire 4-H
Co-designing citizen science projects for elementary schools in New Hampshire through teacher and community-based Extension science volunteer partnerships
In the United States, reforms put forth by Next Generation Science Standards have increased the demand for K-12 teacher professional development in…
STEM Education, Schoolyard SITES
Resource List - Carroll County Food Access Network
A list of Community Health Workers, congregate dine-in meals, to-go premade meals, food boxes, food pantries, farmers markets, food vouchers/EBT,…
Health & Well-Being, Farmers Markets, Food Access, Granite State Market Match, Healthy Schools NH, Nutrition Connections, Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood, Well Connected Communities, Health & Well-Being Guide
Bitter Rot
Bitter rot is a fungal disease that primarily causes fruit rot of apples and pears. The symptoms of bitter rot predominately appear on the fruit in…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops Fact Sheet
Swifts and Swallows in New Hampshire [brochure]
New Hampshire is home to 7 species of swifts and swallows. These birds are aerial insectivores that capture flying insects on the wing (in flight), a…
Natural Resources, Wildlife Natural Resources
Making Geodatabases Work for You [online workshop]
Made the move from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro? Good for you! Are you still using shapefiles? You have made the move to ArcGIS Pro and are interested in…
Geospatial Technologies Training Center Professional Development & Training, Natural Resources Online Workshop, Remote Training
UNH Cooperative Extension Merrimack County Newsletter - Summer 2025
A web version with links to full articles for a print version of newsletter
Natural Resources Inventories
A guide for creating a natural resources inventory (NRI) that provides a strong foundation for proactive conservation planning and informed decision-…
Natural Resources, Land Conservation, Conservation & Climate Guide
SNAP-Ed Works for New Hampshire
SNAP-Ed is more than just a program. It serves as a vital support system for New Hampshire organizations and communities working to become stronger,…
Health & Well-Being, Farmers Markets, Food Access, Granite State Market Match, Healthy Schools NH, Nutrition Connections Health
Website Checklist
Agricultural business website checklist to keep your website running smoothly, make sure it's up to date and offers a good customer experience.
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Marketing & Sales Guide
UNH Extension Nutrition Connections FY24 SNAP-Ed
UNH Extension Nutrition Connections FY24 SNAP-Ed Impact Report.
Health & Well-Being, Nutrition Connections Health
Hemp Pests in New Hampshire
Based on reports from the Northeastern United States and Canada, several insect and mite pests that may be of concern to New Hampshire hemp growers…
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Fact Sheet
Checklist for Selling Food at Farmers’ Markets
General food safety guidelines for vendor booths, sampling, selling meat, raw milk and raw milk products, eggs, produce, and prepared foods.
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Food Safety, Yard & Garden, Homesteading, Farmers Markets Guide
2024 County Highlights
County and state highlights for 2024
Extension Leadership, Advisory Councils Resources
NH 4-H Working Steer Project
The New Hampshire 4-H Working Steer Project is long-term project that allows youth the opportunity to train a pair of steers (castrated male bovines…
4-H New Hampshire 4-H
NH 4-H Swine Project
The New Hampshire 4-H Swine Project is an exciting project that focuses on raising pigs for breeding and/or meat (market hog).
4-H New Hampshire 4-H