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
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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Extension specialists played a key role in identifying crop losses from disaster events and communicating those losses to state and federal agencies for relief funding
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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Tips on keeping chickens warm and protected during cold months
Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience for the whole family and it’s a great way to be more self-sufficient. They are relatively easy...
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Webinar series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals meets once a month, virtual. Cost: $10/webinar. Each webinar will earn one pest...
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Whether you are using a backpack, boom, or air blast sprayer, this collection of resources will help you get the most out of your equipment. Videos, ...
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Keeping good records is critical for not only paying bills on time, but it is also essential for tax planning. The following tips provide information ...
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Events
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March 29, 20241:00pm - 2:30pm, Generative AI tools are increasingly being adopted by businesses for use in content generation, marketing automation and customer engagement. If you’ve been
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March 30, 20249:15am - 12:15pm, This workshop will feature a segment on apples, one on blueberries, and one on raspberries. The demonstration will include pruning techniques for plants
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April 1, 20249:00am - 12:00pm, Mock Oral Board Supervisory Training is a simulated exercise designed to prepare pesticide applicators who attended the pesticide trainings for the real-life NH
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April 1, 20241:00pm - 2:30pm, The NH Farm Network is a collaboration of agriculture service providers who work to support and provide resources to NH farms and aspiring farmers. Members of
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April 2, 20249:00am - 12:00pm, Mock Oral Board Supervisory Training is a simulated exercise designed to prepare pesticide applicators who attended the pesticide trainings for the real-life NH
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April 2, 20244:30pm - 6:30pm, This pruning demonstration will focus on best practices for pruning your backyard apple trees.
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April 2, 20245:00pm - 7:00pm, This free workshop will focus on pruning apple trees and Asian pears. No registration or fees are required, but small donations are appreciated. Dress for the
Resources
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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Optimizing your boom sprayer's distribution pattern is a key part of controlling pests on fruit and vegetable crops, or in the landscape. This fa...
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