Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
Rivers and Economic Development Research Brief
Throughout history, rivers have been drivers of economic development. Many communities have rivers running through their downtowns and when rivers…
Location: Durham Campus
Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy Community & Economic Development Research Report
Sustainable Beekeeping, Skills and Knowledge List
Beekeepers ought to have the following skills and knowledge about beekeeping so as to • Maintain healthy and productive honeybee colonies •…
Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
How to site a greenhouse to receive the most sun
Many factors go into proper site selection for a greenhouse, such as slope, access and proximity to utilities. An important factor is how much…
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers Agriculture & Gardens
Internal Parasites in Chickens
Internal Parasites can be classified into two basic groups, worms and protozoa. Parasitic disease differs from bacterial and viral disease in…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
How to Get the Best Results from the UNH Extension Infoline
Guidelines for asking questions, reporting problems and requesting advice from the UNH Extension Infoline
Yard & Garden
Freezing Vegetables [fact sheet]
Why Blanch Vegetables? Blanching is the process of scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short amount of time. Blanching is a must…
Yard & Garden
Freezing Fruit [fact sheet]
Freezing Fruit  Fruit can be safely frozen using different methods based upon the desired use of the final product. Although the use of sugar…
Yard & Garden
Overview of Current Use Assessment RSA 79-A
Purpose of Current Use Assessment Preserve open space—a property tax strategy helping landowners keep their land undeveloped. Strategy…
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Farm Food Safety — Food Contact Surfaces and Materials
Assessing Food Contact Surfaces and Materials: Think about the steps involved from harvesting produce to customer sale. Ask yourself these…
Agriculture & Gardens, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Farm Food Safety— Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces
Cleaning and sanitizing best management practices are essential steps in keeping food safe to eat. Soil, chemicals or other organic materials can…
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Pruning Deciduous Trees [fact sheet]
The main objectives of pruning trees should be to create and preserve good structure, and to correct storm damage or other problems that develop…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
The Basics of Pruning Trees and Shrubs [fact sheet]
Why Prune? Pruning is often regarded as one of the most intimidating aspects of gardening. Fearful of making a mistake, many people simply avoid…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Dairy Management Alternatives in Low Income Years [Videos]
The following two webinars were a part of the Risk Management Education Series hosted by UNH Cooperative Extension on March 2, 2017. Making a…
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Law & Taxation, Financial Planning & Record Keeping, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Agriculture & Gardens Video
Fertilizing Fruit Trees
Fertilizing Fruit Trees Before planting fruit trees, we recommend that gardeners test their soil before planting to de­termine the amount of lime…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Strengthening Connections: Downtowns & Trails - Bristol, NH 2019
We recently completed a pilot of our Downtowns & Trails program in Bristol, NH.  This final report summarizes the work we've done with the…
Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy, Economic Development Community & Economic Development Research Report
Planting for Pollinators: Establishing a Wildflower Meadow from Seed [fact sheet]
A helpful resource for landowners seeking to establish a wildlife meadow. It explains when choosing a site, consider soil conditions and sunlight…
Agriculture & Gardens, Landscape Installation & Maintenance Fact Sheet
Connecting Downtowns and Trails
In May 2018, the team traveled on a train-the-trainer trip to Kentucky’s Trail Towns program. During the trip, the group visited and assessed four…
Location: Durham Campus
Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy Community & Economic Development Research Report
Career Success Initiative 2018 (infographic)
Career Success Initiative 2018 Current and prospective students can take advantage of the experiential learning opportunities they need to succeed…
Extension Leadership, Administration Resources
UNH Extension Fast Facts
MIssion UNH Cooperative Extension strengthens people and the communities in New Hampshire by providing trusted kowledge, practical education and…
Extension Leadership, Administration Resources, Advisory Councils Resources
Gifting vs. Selling as a Means of Transferring the Farm Webinar Recording
The Future of the Farm: Estate & Succession Planning Webinar Series Gifting can be a simple option to start transferring the farm assets now,…
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Law & Taxation, Farm Estate & Succession Planning Agriculture & Gardens Video