Agriculture
Maine Farmers Receptive to Seaweed Feed
New research involving UNH scientists reveals Maine organic dairy farmers prioritize cost and supply issues but are open to paying more for sustainable, methane-reducing feed. Read More-
03/21/24
Foraging Ahead to Improving Soil Health
UNH research explores how cutting frequency in pasture lands can boost soil health, enhancing New Hampshire family farms' sustainability. -
12/03/23
From New Hampshire to Maryland: A Kiwiberry Road Trip
UNH's kiwiberry research gets a boost from a new NE SARE grant, advancing regional agriculture with innovative, sustainable farming practices. -
10/19/23
Tartary Buckwheat: A Climate-Ready Crop for the Future
Discover Tartary Buckwheat: The Climate-Resilient Superfood. UNH researchers explore this nutritious grain's potential in the face of changing... -
07/25/23
Preventing Mushy Blueberries by Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
UNH researchers are investigating cultural controls to manage invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in berry patches and fruit orchards.
Recent Stories
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12/08/15 - Fresh, Local … Kiwis?If Iago Hale has his way, in a few years you may be topping your breakfast cereal with a handful of fresh kiwiberries you bought at your local farmer’s market. That’s right, local... Read More
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12/08/15 - Mr. Speaker, Public ServantGrowing up on his family’s poultry farm in Hudson, New Hampshire, Shawn Jasper ’89 quickly learned about the pecking order. When new chickens are introduced to an existing flock,... Read More
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11/24/15 - The Menu MakersAs New Englanders sit down to give thanks this week, their Thanksgiving tables may be filled with an abundant supply of delicious, locally grown foods thanks, in part, to... Read More
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10/22/15 - Omnivore’s DelightWith the annual Local Harvest Dinner as the jewel in its locavore crown, UNH is a national leader in bringing local food — some of it grown right here on campus — to the hungry... Read More
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09/30/15 - Making Food Deserts HistoryIt’s coming up on a year since the annual Social Venture Innovation Challenge put hard cash into the hands of budding entrepreneurs, and we thought we'd check in with a couple of... Read More
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07/10/15 - In Memoriam—Carleton Wentworth '37Carleton Wentworth loved being outdoors, tending his expansive vegetable and flower gardens and picture-perfect lawn. His love of nature began in his childhood during... Read More
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07/07/15 - Yes, You Can Grow (Hardy) Kiwis in New EnglandThe first time Iago Hale popped a cold-hardy kiwifruit in his mouth, he was left speechless, amazed that he had never encountered the delicious fruit before. Now the researcher... Read More
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04/08/15 - In Memoriam—Stacey Ward Cole ’41Stacey Cole’s resonant voice fell silent on November 30, 2014, when he passed away at Red Crow Farm, his home in West Swanzey, N.H. He had owned and operated the farm since 1941... Read More
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02/27/15 - UNH Researcher Will Discuss Climate and Land Use at Organic Farmers ConferenceJohn Aber, professor of natural resources at the University of New Hampshire and researcher with the N.H. Agricultural Experiment Station, will discuss future climate and land use... Read More
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02/04/15 - UNH Bee Hotel Will Be Featured at 2015 NH Farm and Forest ExpoVisitors to this year's N.H. Farm and Forest Expo in Manchester, N.H., will have a chance to see what the accommodations are like for bees buzzing around UNH's Woodman Farm. A... Read More