Agriculture & Gardens

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The Tools To Grow

Our agriculture and horticulture specialists use trusted research-based information to give New Hampshire farmers, businesses and citizens the tools they need to succeed.  We provide a wide-range of resources, including workshops, fact sheets, programs, on-site consultations and comprehensive pest, plant and soil diagnostics.

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Hosts Kendall Kunelius and Rebecca Dube create a relatable and welcoming space to learn and celebrate, that aligns with UNH Extension's commitment to expanding access, strengthening connections, and enhancing well-being for all. The podcast creates community, honors challenges, and encourages personal and professional growth for all people in agriculture.
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Community Engagement as a Marketing Channel
Episode 24 of the Shared Soil Podcast
In the first episode of Season Three of the Shared Soil podcast, Kendall and Rebecca discuss the North Country Farm Trail, an initiative by Kate Savag... Learn More
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What are this year's tax changes and how will they impact New Hampshire farm families?
Extension breaks down changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), passed in July 2025, introduces several tax changes affecting individuals and farm families. New provisions rai... Learn More
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2026 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Center Professionals
Webinar series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals meets once a month, virtual. Cost: $10/webinar. Each webinar will earn one pest... Learn More
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Selling Meat, Poultry & Dairy Products at New Hampshire Farmers Markets
FREE Online Workshop
This workshop will cover the latest rules and regulations surrounding selling meat, including rabbit, poultry, dairy products, and eggs at New Hampshi... Learn More
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Thank You To Farmers
BONUS Episode of the Shared Soil Podcast
We wanted to create a bonus episode for this season, kind of like a holiday card, thanking all of the farmers and people who work in agriculture in Ne... Learn More
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Depreciation Demystified
Episode 22 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Depreciation is the reduction in the value of business equipment over time, which impacts both taxes and financial statements. Kendall Kunelius and Re... Learn More
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Sharing the Inspiration for Shared Soil
We hope you have been enjoying Seasons One and Two of the Shared Soil podcast. We are busy planting the seeds for Season Three. We thought you might w... Learn More
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Let’s Talk About Tree Fruit
Episode 21 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca discuss the New Hampshire tree fruit industry with UNH Extension fruit and vegetable field specialist Jeremy Delisle. They explor... Learn More

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Mummy Berry
Mummy berry, caused by the fungus Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi, is a significant disease affecting highbush and lowbush blueberries across New Hampshi... Learn More
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Storing Home Canned Foods
Information about washing, drying, removing ring bands, stacking, labeling, preventing contamination, and detecting spoilage. Learn More
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Water pH & Pesticide Mixing: A Quick Reference for New Hampshire Applicators
Maintaining proper water pH is critical for pesticide effectiveness, as many pesticides degrade rapidly in alkaline conditions due to a process called... Learn More
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Pesticide Use: Selection, Use, and Legal Requirements [fact sheet]
Proper selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for reducing pesticide exposure and is legally mandated based on instruct... Learn More
Bitter Rot
Bitter rot is a fungal disease that primarily causes fruit rot of apples and pears. The symptoms of bitter rot predominately appear on the fruit in Ju... Learn More
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Website Checklist
Agricultural business website checklist to keep your website running smoothly, make sure it's up to date and offers a good customer experience. Learn More

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Farmer Support Networks

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Agricultural Business Management

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Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops

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Food Safety in Agriculture & Business

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Fruit & Vegetable Crops

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Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers

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Landscaping

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Pest, Disease & Growing Tools

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Yard & Garden