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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05/09/16 - Teachers Gather for Second Annual STEM Educators SummitA group of teachers huddled around a doll on Saturday morning and looked at the shadow it cast when lit with a flashlight. Read More -
05/04/16 - Extension Forester To Be Named Outstanding Educator of the YearAndy Fast, Extension forester in Belknap and Strafford Counties, will receive the Outstanding Educator award from N.H. Project Learning Tree. Read More -
04/28/16 - Profitable PeppersUNH researchers have found that many varieties of bell peppers grown in high tunnels produced excellent, high-quality fruit. Read More -
04/27/16 - Pier to PlateSteelhead trout grow within nets suspended from a UNH-designed raft. Read More -
04/24/16 - Megan Glenn Joins Extension’s STEM StaffMegan Glenn has joined UNH Cooperative Extension as a program coordinator with the youth and family science literacy team. Read More -
04/20/16 - SPARK 2016Flip through the most recent issue of SPARK, UNH’s annual research review. Read More -
04/20/16 - The New NormalAs our climate changes, our food and forests, our transportation, even our health will become vulnerable. From pines to pavement, weeds to wheezing, UNH researchers are working on... Read More -
04/13/16 - Dirty Hands, Happy KidsQ: I’d like to get my children more involved in gardening this year. Any advice on how to make it fun and educational for them? — Jackie R., Newmarket A: Gardening with your... Read More -
04/06/16 - At SeaPerch, Last-Minute Fixes Are Opportunities To LearnOn April 2, the sixth annual Seacoast SeaPerch Regional Competition was held at UNH’s Swazey Pool. Read More -
03/28/16 - Creative, Money-Saving Ideas for Home GardenersQ: I’m looking for tips to make gardening easier, cheaper and more fun. Got any gardening hacks you could share? Bill J - Laconia A: From recycling worn out home goods to... Read More