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.
Articles
These rare breeds of chickens could make fun additions to your coop
Raising backyard chickens is a great way to be more self-sufficient and is both fun and educational for kids of all ages. These are some breeds to con...
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Question of the Week
The dandelion, often seen as a weed, is gaining recognition as a spring food source for pollinators. While dandelions provide nectar, they are not the...
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Katrina Klobucher has joined UNH Extension’s Food & Agriculture Team, and Belknap County as the new Livestock Production Field Specialist, effective A...
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Raised beds can be be used to grow flowers, vegetables or even fruit.
Raised beds are a great way to garden in small spaces if you have a yard with enough exposure to the sun.
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Tyler Edwards Joins Extension as the Plant Pathology Program Manager
UNH Extension is pleased to announce the hire of Tyler Edwards as the Plant Pathology Program Manager.
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An accurate and up-to-date Google Business™ Profile is a free, essential marketing tool for all farm businesses
An accurate and up-to-date Google Business™ Profile is a free, essential marketing tool for all farm businesses
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Tips for farms on optimizing and engaging with their Google Business™ Profile throughout the year
Learn how to boost your Google Business™ Profile by engaging with customers, posting updates, and leveraging Business Profile insights.
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Events
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May 22, 2024
9:30am - 3:00pm, Pesticide Credit: Pending Approval
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May 22, 2024
5:30pm - 7:30pm, Join us for this in-person tree fruit twilight meeting where topics will include on-farm solar projects and opportunities with input from a professional
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June 5, 2024
5:30pm - 7:30pm, Farming in Permanent Raised Beds in a No-Till System
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June 11, 2024
6:00pm - 7:30pm, New Hampshire producers can sell poultry and rabbits (up to 20,000 poultry and 1,000 rabbits per calendar year) directly to NH restaurants without USDA
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June 12, 2024
6:00pm - 7:30pm, New Hampshire producers can sell poultry and rabbits (up to 20,000 poultry and 1,000 rabbits per calendar year) directly to NH restaurants without USDA
9:30am - 10:30am,
6:00pm - 7:30pm,
Resources
Our Farmers are Struggling, Farmer mental health challenges can result in loss of life, reduced ability to perform farm duties, lowered farmer quality...
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A University of New Hampshire Extension podcast that celebrates the resilience and triumphs of women in agriculture. Hosts Kendall Kunelius and Rebecc...
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In 2023, NH farms were faced with the wettest year on record, according to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine. This excessive rainfall greatl...
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The 2023 production season was extremely challenging for farmers throughout the northeast. Widespread freeze events in February and May caused the gre...
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In the summer and fall of 2023, blueberry leaf rust was found widely distributed in New Hampshire, including Merrimack, Hillsborough and Strafford cou...
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Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot of blueberry is a fungal disease affecting both leaves and berries. Symptoms matching this disease were reported in se...
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