Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems
Maine Farmers Receptive to Seaweed Feed
New research involving UNH scientists reveals Maine organic dairy farmers prioritize cost and supply issues but are open to paying more for sustainable, methane-reducing feed. Read More
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12/03/23From New Hampshire to Maryland: A Kiwiberry Road Trip
UNH's kiwiberry research gets a boost from a new NE SARE grant, advancing regional agriculture with innovative, sustainable farming practices. -
10/24/23Bolstering Fish and Dairy Consumption in the Granite State
UNH research enhances SNAP, supporting NH's vulnerable communities through tailored nutrition education, fresh food access, and improved public... -
10/19/23Tartary Buckwheat: A Climate-Ready Crop for the Future
Discover Tartary Buckwheat: The Climate-Resilient Superfood. UNH researchers explore this nutritious grain's potential in the face of changing... -
09/25/23Linking Food Access, Fiber Intake, Gut Microbiota & Health Outcomes Among NH Hispanic Residents
Unlocking Health Insights: UNH Research on Food Access, Fiber, Gut Health & Hispanic Communities in NH. Learn more about the FIRST study.
Recent Stories
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08/09/23 - Examining Perspectives of New England Farmers MarketsResearch led by scientists from UNH's COLSA and Carsey School examines consumer views on farmers markets and other alternative food networks. Read More -
07/25/23 - Preventing Mushy Blueberries by Managing Spotted Wing DrosophilaUNH researchers are investigating cultural controls to manage invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in berry patches and fruit orchards. Read More -
06/13/23 - New Study Examines Bee Communities Across Apple Orchards in Every New Hampshire CountyCOLSA graduate student Shyloh Favreau worked with a team to categorize bee species in Granite State apple orchards in an NHAES-supported study. Read More -
06/01/23 - Seed Breeding, Smart Insoles Receive UNHInnovation Fund GrantsTwo disparate faculty research projects — squash and pumpkin seeds and smart insole sensors — got a boost from the inaugural UNHInnovation Fund recently. The fund awarded two $50,... Read More -
05/23/23 - For Young Adults, Heart Health Begins with SleepNHAES study: Poor sleep harms metabolism in emerging adults; consistently oversleeping also has adverse effects. Read More -
05/18/23 - Should You Be Topping Your Brussels Sprouts?Research led by New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station scientist Becky Sideman examined "topping" — or removal of the top stem — of Brussels sprout varieties grown in New... Read More -
04/11/23 - Researchers Examine Using Flowering Plants to Attract Hover Flies for Pest ControlUNH alumni and faculty from the NH Agricultural Experiment Station conducted research on insectary plants as habitats for hoverflies, a natural pest control solution. Read More -
11/29/22 - Preventing Coccidiosis Using Sodium ButyrateStation scientist Pete Erickson, professor of dairy management in the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, has found evidence that the compound sodium butyrate—a nutrient... Read More -
11/18/22 - Alternative Forages for Seasonal SlumpsIn farming, a ‘summer slump’ refers to the periods of the growing season when traditional forage plants—eaten by livestock—don’t grow well or aren’t readily available. Scientists... Read More -
11/01/22 - Healthy Food for AllHow does food and nutrition insecurity affect physical, mental and social well-being? How does it vary by race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality? These are questions that... Read More