Resources

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Measuring Racial Equity in New Hampshire’s Food System [webinar]
This assessment breaks down data from the nationally reported Agriculture Statistics to encourage further investigation and spark conversations that…
Agriculture & Gardens, Farmer Support Networks, NH Farm Network Agriculture & Gardens Research Report
An Update on Water Feeding to Preweaned Calves
Water remains vital to the rumen development in the preweaned calf. The work of Kertz and colleagues at the Purina Research Farm in the early 1980s…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Fact Sheet
UNH Extension - Online Tick Training
Participants who complete the training will understand how to identify ticks and protect themselves from being fed upon. Learners are introduced to…
Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Agriculture & Gardens Remote Training
Cover Cropping for the Home Garden [fact sheet]
This fact sheet provides an overview of the most common reasons to use cover crops at home and lays out the most successful options for gardeners in…
Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Grafting Fruit Trees
Pruning guidelines for all trees and shrubs, in the home setting and in commercial applications.
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden, Forest & Trees tree fruit crops & orchards
Prospective Buyer Guide 2022
The decision to purchase land can be one of the most important financial and personal decisions that you make in your lifetime. Whether you are…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden, Natural Resources, Forest & Trees, Wildlife Agriculture & Gardens, Natural Resources Guide
Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Pruning guidelines for all trees and shrubs, the home setting and the commercial appications.
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden, Forest & Trees tree fruit crops & orchards
Selling Homemade Food Products in NH -The Basics - Cleaning & Sanitizing [Fact Sheet]
Cleaning and sanitizing best management practices for food contact surfaces are essential steps in keeping food safe to eat. Implementing routine…
Agriculture & Gardens, Food Safety Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Selling Homemade Food Products in NH - The Basics - Health and Hygiene [Fact Sheet]
Sick workers and poor hygiene practices can contaminate food and cause foodborne illness outbreaks and other diseases such as colds and flus.…
Agriculture & Gardens, Food Safety Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Selling Homemade Food Products in NH - The Basics - Part Two [Fact Sheet]
When is a Class H Homestead License Required (Non- Exempt) Selling Homestead Food Products in New Hampshire Starting a homestead food business is a…
Agriculture & Gardens, Food Safety Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Research Report: High tunnel eggplant varieties, pruning, and postharvest storage, 2018
Recently, parthenocarpic varieties of eggplant (ones that set fruit without pollination) have been developed specifically for greenhouse and tunnel…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops vegetable crops Research Report
Legal Guide for New Hampshire Agricultural Producers
We are excited about the completion of a multi-year effort to develop a Legal Guide for New Hampshire Agricultural Producers!   The project was…
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Law & Taxation, Agricultural Marketing & Sales, Financial Planning & Record Keeping, Labor & Personnel Training Agriculture & Gardens
Interpreting Feed Analysis
Why should I analyze my feed? We need to analyze feeds to know what we are feeding. Feed analysis allows you to know what your feed is deficient…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Correct Milking Procedures
Consistency in management and proper milking procedures are essential for profitable dairy production. Following correct procedures can lead to…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Water for Calves
It is well accepted that calves need milk or milk replacer in their diet to grow them to weaning age. There are a lot of misconceptions about…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Ways to Increase Milk Production
Dairy farmers probably get sick of hearing the age- old advice of “you’ve got to increase production to be more profitable”. However, there isn’t a…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Determining Monetary Values of Feedstuffs [fact sheet]
Concentrates are always a high proportion of the cost of a feed ration due to their contribution as primary energy and protein sources in dairy feeds…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Research Report: Figs for Cold Climates 2021
Fig is grown commercially in mild climates throughout the world. Fig offers the potential to be a high-value crop in New England, but to be…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops Research Report
Making Sense of Trusts as an Estate Planning Tool [Webinar Recording]
2021 Future of the Farm Webinar Series Recorded on April 13, 2021. View the recording. Trusts seem like a logical way to pass on farm assets to…
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Law & Taxation, Farm Estate & Succession Planning Agriculture & Gardens Video
Best Practices for Submitting Your Soil Sample
Cooperative Extension’s soil testing service dates back to 2005. The number of samples we process averages more than 3,000 a year. The following list…
Agriculture & Gardens, Soil Testing Services, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens