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| 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…
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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…
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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…
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| 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…
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| 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…
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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.
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| 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…
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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…
Location: Education Center at Goffstown |
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…
Location: Education Center at Goffstown |
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…
Location: Education Center at Goffstown |
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| 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…
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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…
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Forest & Trees, Natural Resources | Natural Resources |