Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
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
NH Vegetable & Fruit Growers' Discussion Listserv
Listservs are a way to exchange information quickly with other growers. We have set up such a list to promote discussion about all issues and topics…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops Berry Crops, vegetable crops
NH 4-H Working Steer Manual
This is a guide to help support NH 4-H members partcipating in the NH 4-H Working Steer project.  The manual is free to download.   NH 4-H…
New Hampshire 4-H
Working Steer Project Fact Sheet
The 4-H Working Steer Project allows youth the opportunity to train a pair of steers (castrated males) to work together as a team. Oxen are not a…
New Hampshire 4-H
Purchasing Top Soil [fact sheet]
Introduction  Topsoil. It's arguably one the most precious stuff on earth, sustaining all land-dwelling animals, including humans.  It…
Yard & Garden, Community Gardening
Pesky Winter Critters [fact sheet]
Introduction  When the snow finally melts in spring, many of us will discover mounds or ridges of soil in our lawns and damage to at least a…
Yard & Garden
Garden Mulches [fact sheet]
Introduction  A garden mulch is any material spread on the soil surface to modify the environment where the plant is growing. The materials…
Yard & Garden
Lead Screening for NH Soils: Minimizing Health Risks [fact sheet]
Lead is a naturally occurring element that is present in all soils at very low concentrations of less than 50 parts per million (ppm). Elevated…
Agriculture & Gardens, Soil Testing Services, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Federal Tax Treatment of Timber Income & Expenses: Quick Reference for 2017 Tax Year
This quick reference guide is intended to help non-corporate users identify how timber income and expenses are commonly classified and the associated…
Forest & Trees, Natural Resources Natural Resources