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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Agricultural Business Management

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Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops

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Fruit & Vegetable Crops

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Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers

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Landscaping

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Yard & Garden

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Soil pH and Plant Growth
Soil pH is a key factor in determining plant health because it directly affects nutrient availability. If the pH falls outside the optimal range for a... Learn More
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Guide to Drought Management for NH Growers
With sporadic rainfall and abnormally dry conditions affecting various parts of the state, many may be currently facing summer drought stress on your ... Learn More
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Drought Conditions Can Reduce Pesticide Effectiveness: What Growers Need to Know
As drought conditions become more frequent and intense across many agricultural regions, understanding how water stress impacts pesticide performance ... Learn More
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Cashflow, Collateral, and Character [audio]
Episode 18 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca speak with Charley Cummings, CEO of Walden Mutual Bank. They discuss the concept of "voting with your dollars" and its impact on s... Learn More
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Water Use on Produce Farms: A Focus on Food Safety
Article describes UNH Extension work on farms to support growers reduce the potential for agriculture water becoming a source of produce contamination... Learn More
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Safe and Responsible Pesticide Disposal: What to Do with Unused Products
Proper disposal of pesticide products is essential for protecting human health, wildlife, and the environment. Improper disposal—such as pouring pesti... Learn More
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Why Checking Pesticide Registration in New Hampshire Matters
It is important to check whether a pesticide product is registered in New Hampshire to ensure that it is legal and safe to use within the state. The N... Learn More
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Pesticide Labels: I Need a New One
Having a pesticide label on hand at all times is crucial for safe and legal pesticide use. The label contains vital instructions on how to properly mi... 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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Checklist for Selling Food at Farmers’ Markets
General food safety guidelines for vendor booths, sampling, selling meat, raw milk and raw milk products, eggs, produce, and prepared foods. Learn More
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Frogeye leaf spot and black rot on Apple
Frogeye leaf spot and black rot caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria obtuse (Schwein) is an economically important disease of apple in the Northern and... Learn More
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Rociadores de barra_ Método de calibración en un minuto [Boom Sprayer one minute fact sheet]
Proper calibration of the low-pressure boom sprayer is necessary to ensure uniform and economical application, free of overdoses and skips. This fact ... Learn More

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