UNH Cooperative Extension
Planting, Picking, Weeding, and Record-Keeping
Even with years of experience and degrees in environmental horticulture and economics, Becky and Phil Brand still found themselves unsure of their farm’s overall health. With some help from UNH Extension, they gained the insight needed to plan for a stronger future. Read More
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01/09/26A Path Forward for a New Hampshire Town
Walking trails can serve multiple purposes, including economic development. In Barrington, UNH Extension staff are working with the town to create a... -
12/18/25Science Meets Shoreline
In New Hampshire, the wellness of freshwater bodies is largely managed by watershed associations. While those associations are often rich with... -
11/21/25Seeding the Future of the Forestry Industry
The forest industry has a workforce problem. UNH has partnered with industry associations to offer a solution. -
11/20/25Accessing Nature
For any hiker, it’s important to know what to expect on the trail in front of them. The stakes are even higher for hikers with disabilities, yet...
Recent Stories
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03/31/25 - Extension Celebrates 100 Years of Partnering With Granite State Forest LandownersIt sounds like figurative language suited for a promotional brochure. But in saying that UNH Cooperative Extension has helped shape the New Hampshire landscape over the last... Read More -
03/04/25 - President Chilton Visits Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan ValleyUNH President Elizabeth Chilton was in Milford last week, visiting the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)... Read More -
10/29/24 - External Funding for UNH Research Leaps to $252 MillionUNH researchers brought in $252 million in competitive external funding in fiscal year 2024, supporting projects that aim to solve problems and improve lives in New Hampshire and... Read More -
10/25/24 - Extension Holds First North Country Outdoor Industry Career ExpoUNH Cooperative Extension recently held the first ever North Country Outdoor Industry Career Expo, welcoming more than 1,000 students in grades 7-12 to the Lancaster Fairgrounds... Read More -
10/01/24 - Color, Color Everywhere: Mother Nature Shares a Mosaic of Bright Colors This FallCool, crisp weather can trigger the urge to get out and go leaf peeping and this year could be a particularly good year to hit the road and admire New England’s spectacular... Read More -
09/23/24 - Green Crab Creativity Earns Bradt National HonorFisheries extension specialist Gabriela Bradt received a major Sea Grant award for her work with invasive green crabs. Read More -
07/22/24 - EPA Picks UNH to Lead New Stormwater Center of ExcellenceUNH will lead a new Stormwater Centers of Excellence focused on cold climate challenges, in partnership with the University of Minnesota. Read More -
06/07/24 - Best Radicchio Varieties for New England FarmersGranite State farmers can boost sustainability by adding high-demand radicchio to their crops, and research at UNH is aiding that effort by identifying top-performing varieties... Read More -
03/08/24 - Extension Support Leads to Crop Aid for NH FarmersAfter freezes in February and May of 2023 that resulted in significant fruit crop loss, UNH Extension helped NH farmers get aid. Read More -
01/22/24 - UNH Earns Carnegie Classification for Community EngagementThe University of New Hampshire has been chosen as one of 40 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification in recognition of its... Read More