Agriculture & Gardens
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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Consider growing a native tree or shrub to help provide food for birds
Check out this list of native fruit-producing perennial trees and shrubs that you can grow in your New Hampshire yard or garden to provide additional ...
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Courses for 2025 Pesticide Application training for private and commercial applicators, and recertification credits online.
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Master Gardener Doris Buco received the 2024 Spirit of NH Award and Extension's Education Center Infoline volunteers were recognized as a Volunteer Champion
At the 2024 Spirit of NH awards ceremony, UNH Extension Master Gardener Doris Buco was chosen as the 2024 Spirit of NH recipient — the highest honor t...
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A new network seeks to increase access to affordable and nutritious food while supporting local farmers
The Carroll County Food Access Network was formed during the pandemic to address food insecurity and promote access to affordable, nutritious food whi...
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Extension specialists team up with farmers on a peach and nectarine cold hardiness variety trial in Concord
Although the scale of production for peaches in New Hampshire is far less than that of apples, it’s increasing every year. Extension is supporting gro...
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A proactive insect trapping program helps growers spray fewer pesticides and increase yields
UNH Extension has been helping growers through the IPM program since 1978. Entomologist Alan Eaton and field specialist George Hamilton, now both reti...
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Seacoast gardeners plant extra rows of produce to help neighbors in need
Strafford County 4-H and Extension’s Nutrition Connections program began Plant a Row with 4-H as part of a national initiative to provide food pantrie...
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On April 30 and May 2, 2024, landscaping professionals, watershed organization members, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water ...
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This is the fifth in a series of articles to help correct the challenge of some cows not producing colostrum or not producing enough colostrum to feed...
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This is the fourth in a series of articles to help correct the challenge of some cows not producing colostrum or not producing enough colostrum to fee...
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This is the third in a series of articles to help correct the challenge of some cows not producing colostrum or not producing enough colostrum to feed...
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This is the second in a series of articles to help correct the challenge of some cows not producing colostrum or not producing enough colostrum to fee...
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This is the first in a series of articles to help correct the challenge of some cows not producing colostrum or not producing enough colostrum to feed...
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There are many steps that can be taken before, during, and after the birth of a calf to support the cow and her offspring.
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