Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems
Rising Above Traditional Crop Disease Scouting
Discover how UNH researchers are using drones to detect crop diseases early, offering affordable solutions to support New England's small and mid-sized farms. Read More
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09/06/24Estrogen in Clover?
Researchers at UNH find drought increases phytoestrogen levels in red clover, impacting dairy cows’ health. Kura clover shows promise as a resilient... -
08/14/24Innovations in Dairy: UNH Researchers Drive Advancements in Dairy Farming
Discover how innovative research at New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station is transforming dairy farming with sustainable practices, healthier... -
07/15/24Using Duckweed as a Green Manure
Discover UNH research on using duckweed to cleanse water and serve as green manure for sustainable farming. -
06/26/24UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
UNH receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and...
Recent Stories
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07/01/21 - NH Public Radio: Half of N.H. Residents Are Buying Farm Fresh Foods 'A Few Times A Month'A study by UNH researchers found that half of New Hampshire residents are buying food from local farms at least a few times a month. Read More -
07/01/21 - Rescue MissionCOLSA’s department of agriculture, nutrition, and food systems (ANFS), UNH Hospitality Services, and Gather, a food pantry and food distribution network based in Portsmouth, are... Read More -
10/09/20 - Organic Dairy GrantWith a new $2 million grant from the USDA, UNH researchers will develop new management techniques that aim to help organic dairies remain profitable. Read More -
06/01/20 - Fingerprinting KiwiberriesA new partnership between UNH and Hartmann's Plant Company in Michigan aims to ensure that every bite of a kiwiberry is as delicious as the next one, a level of product control... Read More -
04/24/20 - Nutrition Students Take Top Honors in Poster ContestTiana DiBenedetto ‘20, Sophie Kenny ‘20, Madeline Quigley ’20 and Briannah DeLorme ’20 have won first place in the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN)... Read More -
10/17/19 - New Minor Brings Nutrition into the KitchenThe UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture is now offering a culinary nutrition and food studies minor that brings together nutritional science and foundational cooking... Read More -
06/24/19 - COLSA Faculty Honored with College AwardsMaggie Dylewski Begis and Kevin Pietro received the college's top honors this year. Read More -
05/10/19 - Dressage ApplauseUNH Equestrian Team’s Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) squad is the 2019 Region A Reserve Champion. Read More -
04/18/19 - Wild Bee Species Critical to Pollination on the DeclineNew research shows a decline among some of the wild bees that pollinate important New England fruit crops. Read More -
03/18/19 - A Perfect PartnershipStudents in UNH’s brewing program have brewed a pale ale using squash grown as part of the NHAES breeding program. Read More