Resources

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New Hampshire IPM Newsletter
The New Hampshire IPM Newsletter has been published by Alan Eaton, UNH Extension Entomologist, who retired in December. (For NH IPM Newsletter posts…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Agriculture & Gardens
Schoolyard SITES Volunteer Service Agreement
Title:   Schoolyard SITES Extension Science Volunteer Purpose: Provide expertise in the field of natural resources on a team with 1 – 2…
Schoolyard SITES, STEM Education, Schoolyard SITES, Citizen Science Projects
How to Become an Advanced Master Gardener
Advanced Master Gardener Program Goals Encourage and recognize Master Gardeners who have made a commitment to expand their horticultural…
Yard & Garden, New Hampshire Master Gardeners
First Impressions: Dover NH 2018
First Impressions is an assessment program that examines a downtown through the eyes of potential residents, visitors and businesses, helping…
Economic Development Community & Economic Development Research Report
Setting up Traps to Monitor Sweet Corn Insects in New Hampshire [fact sheet]
Corn Earworm Traps When Begin monitoring for corn earworm in late June or early July. You want to have the trap up and running before any of…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Agriculture & Gardens
Greenhouse Production Calculators
 
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers Agriculture & Gardens
Peach Tree Borers in New Hampshire [fact sheet]
We have two species of borers that attack trunks or branches of peach trees in New Hampshire. The most destructive (and larger of the two) is the…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Agriculture & Gardens
Managing Voles in New Hampshire Orchards and Highbush Blueberries [fact sheet]
Two species of small rodents regularly damage orchard trees and blueberries in New Hampshire. Orchardists frequently call them mice, but they are…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Examining the Ecosystem Service of Nutrient Removal in a Coastal Watershed
Ecosystem services are the benefits humans receive from nature. This research examined how conservation land actually helps to clean water and shows…
Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy Community & Economic Development
Beneficial Insects in New Hampshire Farms & Gardens [fact sheet]
Although there are plenty of references on insect pests, there are relatively few references that feature beneficial insects. I wrote this…
Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
NH Fairs
Throughout the summer NH fairs offer a venue for 4-Hers to show off their animal science projects.  Each fair has its own registration process and…
Guidelines for 4-H Working Steer Show Judges
Judging 4-H shows can be a very rewarding experience. As a judge you have the opportunity to contribute in a positive way to the 4-H member’s total…
Accurately Measuring Small Quantities of Product [Video]
In this video, John Grande introduces the applicator to a number of measuring devices (syringes, pipets, tubing, and scales) that will make measuring…
Pesticide Safety Education, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Gasoline Powered Backpack Sprayer Features and Performance [Video]
In this video, John Grandy demonstrates a gasoline powered sprayer. Do they enhance sprayer performance? Watch Video
Pesticide Safety Education, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Comparing Spray Nozzle Design [Video]
In this video, John Grandy discusses the importance of nozzle design and choosing the right nozzle for the job. Most backpack sprayers come with a…
Pesticide Safety Education, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Apply Products Accurately with Proper Calibration [Video]
In this video, John Grande discusses the importance of calibrating a backpack sprayer. He covers the most critical variables that will affect the…
Pesticide Safety Education, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Choosing the Right Sprayer for Best Application and to Avoid Fatigue [Video]
In this video, John Grandy demonstrates and compares two different styles of backpack sprayers, a large internally mounted piston pump vs a small…
Pesticide Safety Education, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Conversion Steps for Backpack Sprayers [Video]
In this video, John Grandy discusses how to convert a standard backpack sprayer into a custom sprayer to meet your specific needs. Watch Video…
Pesticide Safety Education, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Don't Overlook Backpack Sprayers for Small Scale Farms [Video]
In this video, John Grande discusses types of backpack sprayers. He points out the small size, transportability, and the ease making them a versatile…
Pesticide Safety Education, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Free Training Videos on Choosing a Backpack Sprayer and Sprayer Calibration
This page has videos on Choosing and Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer. The following videos pertain to Choosing a Backpack Sprayer:…
Pesticide Safety Education, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens