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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03/23/16 - Is Your Well Water Safe to Drink?. My well water looks clear and tastes clean. But how do I know for sure if it is safe for my family to drink?” – Mark L., Boscawen The... Read More -
03/23/16 - For a Sustainable, Easy Landscape Go Native"I’m looking ahead to sprucing up my yard in the spring. Any suggestions for plants that are easy to take care of and particularly well-suited for New Hampshire?" – Hannah S... Read More -
03/14/16 - On Trial: SpinachNew Hampshire growers interested in adding spinach to their winter crop production soon will have additional information to help them select which varieties to grow and when to... Read More -
02/29/16 - Seeing the Forest and the TreesFor hundreds of years, foresters have taken to the woods with tape measures in hand to assess tree inventories. Now this labor-intensive process is getting some high-tech help... Read More -
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02/08/16 - In the Town That Votes First, A Push To Keep Resort Benefits LocalIn 2011, the historic Balsams Resort shut its doors after more than a hundred years operating in the tiny town of Dixville Notch in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. With the... Read More -
02/02/16 - Extension’s Sciabarrasi Receives Agricultural Leadership AwardUNH Extension professor and specialist Mike Sciabarrasi received the Stephen H. Taylor Leadership Award for Agriculture Professionals at the New Hampshire Farm & Forest... Read More -
01/26/16 - Steelhead Trout Making a SplashThanks to the work of researchers at N.H. Sea Grant and UNH Cooperative Extension, New Hampshire-raised steelhead trout are making a splash in restaurants and seafood markets... Read More -
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 -
10/29/15 - How a Halloween Tradition Helps Hone CommunityHalloween is in the air and soon little ghosts and goblins (and minions and Miss Luigis) will be gracing doorsteps with pleas for sweet treats. UNH Today spoke with... Read More