UNH Cooperative Extension

A woman and a man lean over to place vegetables in an orange basket while working in a field

Land. Sea. Space.

What does it mean to be a Land, Sea and Space Grant university? The triple designation signifies a collaboration between the U.S. government partners and UNH to produce and share research grounded in solutions that understand and improve the world around us. Read More

Recent Stories

  • Owners in greenhouse
    - Resiliency Academy
    In just a few years, Studley Flowers in downtown Rochester will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The family-owned florist, garden center and landscape company was started in 1928... Read More
  • aerial photo of UNH College Woods in fall with football stadium in background
    - Funding for Forests
    UNH Extension received two grants that will support their work in managing and protecting the state's forests. Read More
  • Three elderly men stand on a beach holding measuring sticks to determine height of the sand.
    - Shifting Sands
    Data from the volunteer-based Beach Profiling Program indicates which N.H. beaches are most resilient to coastal storms. Read More
  • Woman in plaid shirt holds whale baleen so library patrons can see
    - Outreach That’s Not Overdue
      A new program connects UNH Extension with New Hampshire's public libraries. Read More
  • Female graduate student on a boat holding a male blue crab
    - Crustacean Consternation
    UNH researchers have documented the first-ever pair of mated blue crabs in Great Bay Estuary, with potentially serious impacts on the ecosystem. Read More
  • A photo of researchers Jeff Garnas (left) and Matt Vadeboncoeur
    - Forest Impacts
    What impact do nonnative pests and diseases have on the vegetation of the Northern Forest? How will climate change impact the range of the northern red oak, especially within the... Read More
  • Wide angle shot of engineers measuring beach
    - Building Momentum for the Blue Economy
    When it comes to the economy, the ocean is a major player — from tourism to energy, seafood to shipping, the world’s marine-related assets tally up to trillions of dollars. But... Read More
  • Image of a New England downtown
    - Working for Change
    In 2015, a county agent for UNH Extension started paying closer attention to Franklin, New Hampshire, a small city situated 20 miles north of Concord. Nestled at the intersection... Read More
  • Five people stand side by side, some are holding glass plaques.
    - Innovation Inspiration
    UNHInnovation honored its Innovators of the Year for 2020 and 2021. Read More
  • Research at the UNH Macfarlane Research Greenhouses
    - UNH Macfarlane Research Greenhouse Open House Returns April 2
    The New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station is excited to welcome our community of supporters back to the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses Open House. After two years of... Read More