UNH Cooperative Extension Food and Agriculture - Strafford County

UNH Cooperative Extension Food and Agriculture - Strafford County Strafford County's Food and Agriculture Program focuses on the direct support of commercial farms an

Agriculture in Strafford County makes an important contribution to the economy with more than 310 farms and greenhouses comprising some 23,186 acres. The market value of agricultural products sold in Strafford County is $10,479,000, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. 33% of Strafford County’s farms and greenhouse operations are under 10 acres, and 65% are under 50 acres, creating a dive

rse and decentralized farm economy. Strafford County's Food and Agriculture Field Specialist Jonathan Ebba focuses on the direct support of commercial farms and greenhouses and on increasing agricultural awareness through education. This is accomplished through consultation services via live and virtual site visits, phone and email, and through the development and delivery of educational programs and workshops. UNH Extension’s Food and Ag Team employs a network of specialists with many different expertises throughout the state and their close collaboration means that Strafford County’s farmers, producers and landscapers have access to all the expertise of UNH and Extension statewide.

Register now for the monthly sessions of the 2026 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals...
03/23/2026

Register now for the monthly sessions of the 2026 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals on a variety of topics are intended to provide practical training for greenhouse, nursery and garden center professionals, although all are welcome to attend.
This month's webinar we will learn how to properly sanitize greenhouses: from scheduling crop breaks to cleaning protocols to selecting and using sanitizing agents.
Please register by March 30 for the March 31 webinar.

Webinar series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals meets once a month, virtual. Cost: $10/webinar. Each webinar will earn one pesticide recertification credit.

Join us for a Blueberry Pruning Clinic for commercial growers in Stratham on March 23. 🫐🫐🫐
03/17/2026

Join us for a Blueberry Pruning Clinic for commercial growers in Stratham on March 23. 🫐🫐🫐

In collaboration with the NH Vegetable and Berry Growers Association, this blueberry pruning clinic will be geared towards commercial blueberry growers.

Landscaping for Water QualityIn this interactive 2-day professional workshop, participants will learn about and practice...
03/10/2026

Landscaping for Water Quality
In this interactive 2-day professional workshop, participants will learn about and practice designing landscapes that are attractive, ecologically functional, and healthy for local lakes, rivers, streams, and bays.

This year’s session is held at the Great Bay National Estuarian Research Reserve in Greenland, NH. Participants will apply what they learn in the workshop sessions as we explore this real-world site and design a landscape that incorporates strategies for enhancing ecological functions, reducing runoff, and protecting water quality in Great Bay. The strategies and concepts learned in this workshop will be applicable to the design and maintenance of landscapes that impact waters both on the coast and inland.

Who should attend:
This workshop is designed for professional landscapers and others who develop, maintain, preserve, or advocate for green spaces.

• Landscape designers, contractors, and maintenance professionals

• Conservation and watershed organization members

• Municipal and state agency staff members and contractors

• Students in environmental or landscaping programs

Register by 3/17!

A 2-day Landscaping for Water Quality Workshop designed for landscape professionals, watershed organization members, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water resources. —register today!

This 6-week course is the first in a series of certification courses developed and hosted by the NH Landscape Associatio...
03/04/2026

This 6-week course is the first in a series of certification courses developed and hosted by the NH Landscape Association, NHTI, and UNH Extension.

Sessions meet once per week for 6 weeks, Wednesdays, 8 am to 12 pm, March 11–April 15, 2026, at the NHTI campus in Concord, NH.

The trainings focus on the importance of safety and compliance in the landscape industry. It will cover safety culture, policies and procedures, incident reporting and investigation, hazard identification and risk management, and the importance and use of required personal protective equipment.

This course focuses on the importance of safety and compliance in the landscape industry.

Feeling overwhelmed by farm record‑keeping? You’re not alone — and this mini‑course is here to make it way easier. 🌱✏️Jo...
02/27/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by farm record‑keeping? You’re not alone — and this mini‑course is here to make it way easier. 🌱✏️

Join us in person for a hands‑on, low‑pressure series designed for farmers who want better records but aren’t sure where to start. Instead of diving into budgets and spreadsheets, we start with the real questions you ask every day:

What should I grow more (or less) of next year?

Where is all my time actually going?

What’s working on my farm — and what isn’t?

Across three interactive sessions, you’ll learn simple ways to capture useful info during the season and turn it into clear summaries that help you make smarter decisions. No accounting jargon. No perfection required. Just practical systems that fit real farm life.

This three-session, in-person mini-course helps farmers build simple recordkeeping.

Join us on Feb. 26 for a free Blueberry Pruning Demonstration at Saltbox Farm in Stratham!
02/18/2026

Join us on Feb. 26 for a free Blueberry Pruning Demonstration at Saltbox Farm in Stratham!

It's pruning season! Join us for our 2026 pruning demonstration series.

Our first session of the 2026 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals is right around the...
02/18/2026

Our first session of the 2026 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals is right around the corner. Please register by 2/23 for the webinar on February 24.

Webinar series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals meets once a month, virtual. Cost: $10/webinar. Each webinar will earn one pesticide recertification credit.

February is the kick-off month for the 2026 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals (and ...
02/01/2026

February is the kick-off month for the 2026 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals (and all others who are interested).
Please sign up for February's webinar by 2/23: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/02/fertilizer-basics-containerized-production-selecting-mixing-adjusting
And explore the full line-up of webinar topics for 2026 here: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2026/01/2026-webinar-series-greenhouse-nursery-garden-center-professionals

Webinar series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals meets once a month, virtual. Cost: $10/webinar. Each webinar will earn one pesticide recertification credit.

Don't miss out on this great networking and learning event!Register by Feb. 20!🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲The Women Landowner Summit, part o...
01/30/2026

Don't miss out on this great networking and learning event!
Register by Feb. 20!
🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲
The Women Landowner Summit, part of the Women in the Woods project, is an opportunity for New Hampshire women forest landowners to come together, learn, build skills, and connect! Sessions will help you in your role as a woman landowner and build skills you can use in your woods.
Topics include forest health, tree and shrub identification, wildlife track and sign, vernal pool ecology, choosing trees for firewood, and more.
Connect with fellow landowners, gain valuable knowledge, and empower yourself in your role as a woman landowner.
Women in the Woods programming is open to all participants, regardless of gender or s*x.

Women in the Woods summit

It's tax season and we have summarized some changes that may be of interest. 🕵️‍♂️
01/23/2026

It's tax season and we have summarized some changes that may be of interest. 🕵️‍♂️

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), passed in July 2025, introduces several tax changes affecting individuals and farm families. New provisions raise the standard deduction, add temporary deductions for seniors and vehicle loan interest, and expand opportunities for charitable giving and financia...

The 2026 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals is now ready for sign-ups!Join UNH Coope...
01/12/2026

The 2026 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals is now ready for sign-ups!
Join UNH Cooperative Extension and other experts to sharpen and refresh plant production skills.
These monthly webinars on a variety of topics are intended to provide practical training for greenhouse, nursery and garden center professionals, although all are welcome to attend.
One New England pesticide applicator recertification credit has been applied for each event.
Cost: $ 10 per webinar

Webinar series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals meets once a month, virtual. Cost: $10/webinar. Each webinar will earn one pesticide recertification credit.

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Dover, NH
03824

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