Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
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
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
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
Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) Checklist
Following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) is, in general, required if you manufacture, process, pack or hold human food. Even if not…
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
New England Regional Fertilizer and Management Recommendations for Lawns
Because a large land area devoted to lawns in New England is located adjacent to pond, lake, river, and coastal shorelines, nutrient losses from…
Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Preparing a Vegetable Garden Site
This fact sheet will provide the basics of how to make a new vegetable garden, starting with site selection, and then covering soil testing,…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Inheriting a Farm - Passing on the Farm Webinar Recording
The Future of the Farm: Estate & Succession Planning Webinar Series Inheritance is often times an easy way to pass on the family farm. However…
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Farm Estate & Succession Planning Agriculture & Gardens Video
Fertilizing Vegetable Gardens [fact sheet]
We recommend that gardeners test their soil before planting to determine the amount of lime and fertilizers needed. Soil testing can be done through…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden, Community Gardening, School Gardening Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Growing Fruits: Growing Plums, Cherries and Apricots in NH Home Orchards [fact sheet]
Plums, cherries and apricots, which along with peaches and nec- tarines are often called “stone” fruits, are flavorful additions to the home orchard…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Starting Plants From Seed [fact sheet]
Introduction Gardeners can grow most annuals, biennials, and many herbaceous perennials from seed. Sowing seed is less expensive than buying…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Visual Evaluation of Hay [video]
You can a lot about hay by looking at it, feeling it, and even (carefully!) smelling it. The video below discusses what sorts of things distinguish…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Taking a Hay Sample [video]
Forage testing is the best way to assess the quality of your hay, but getting accurate results depends on starting with a representative sample. The…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
New England Farm Account Book
This resource is a downloadable Excel Workbook to use as a recordkeeping system. Developed by UMaine Extension, this tool will enable you to keep…
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Law & Taxation Agriculture & Gardens Guide
Estate Planning: Wills vs. Trusts, Longterm Healthcare Webinar Recording
The Future of the Farm: Estate & Succession Planning Webinar Series Estate Planning often involves setting up a will and/or trust. Learn the…
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Marketing & Sales, Farm Estate & Succession Planning, Financial Planning & Record Keeping Agriculture & Gardens Video
FSMA for Maple Producers [flowchart]
September 2018 was the final deadline for maple operations who have to comply with some or all of the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule of FSMA…
Agriculture & Gardens, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Agriculture & Gardens, Natural Resources
Soil Testing Forms
All forms needed for soil testing. 
Agriculture & Gardens, Soil Testing Services, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens