Agriculture
Using Duckweed as a Green Manure
Discover UNH research on using duckweed to cleanse water and serve as green manure for sustainable farming. Read More-
06/26/24
UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
UNH receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and... -
06/07/24
Best Radicchio Varieties for New England Farmers
Granite State farmers can boost sustainability by adding high-demand radicchio to their crops, and research at UNH is aiding that effort by... -
04/04/24
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... -
03/21/24
Foraging Ahead to Improving Soil Health
UNH research explores how cutting frequency in pasture lands can boost soil health, enhancing New Hampshire family farms' sustainability.
Recent Stories
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07/08/21 - NH Bulletin: Interest in local food doesn’t always mean more sales for farmersThe New Hampshire Bulletin reports on a new report from University of New Hampshire researchers Jess Carson, Analena Bruce, and Isaac Leslie that found that half of Granite... Read More
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10/19/18 - 2018 Dietetic Internship Class Achieves 100 Percent Pass Rate on National Registration ExamIt's an exciting milestone for the university's nutrition program, which just introduced two new master's degree options. Read More
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09/14/18 - Goal: Sustainable FoodA new aquaponic greenhouse aims to provide a model to increase sustainable food production. Read More
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08/08/18 - In a Big World, Farmers Speak the Same LanguageNew Hampshire farmers and Peruvian agricultural students learn from each other. Read More
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06/25/18 - Fit for the FarmDan Birnstihl '18 spent a lot of time in the UNH greenhouses as a student, and it seems he just couldn’t get enough. Read More
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08/30/17 - Crazy for Quinoa?UNH researchers are exploring whether a high-value crop could be grown successfully in northern New England. Read More
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02/17/17 - Following Up with Sustainability FellowsUNH Today follows up with a couple of former Sustainability Institute fellows in this article. Read More
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05/27/16 - Field of GreensMany New Hampshire farmers view trading their tried-and-true full season silage corn variety for one with a shorter growing season as more than a little risky. But not Adam Crete... Read More
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05/05/16 - Garden TimeShockwave, a new cantaloupe, is one of nine new UNH-developed cucurbit varieties now commercially available. (Courtesy photo) Gardeners getting ready to plant their fruits and... Read More