NH Agricultural Experiment Station
Locally Inspired. Globally Important.
As the university's first research organization, the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station has been an elemental component of New Hampshire's land-grant university heritage and mission since 1887. We provide unbiased and objective research on sustainable agriculture and foods, horticulture, forest management and related wildlife, the environment, natural resources, and quality of life topics. Our scientists manage more than 50 research projects at any one time, partner with state and regional farmers, growers, and producers, and collaborate with leading scientists worldwide to directly benefit New Hampshire and New England.
People, Places, Programs
- Developing innovative research supported by essential funds from the U.S. Congress and New Hampshire State Legislature.
- Conducting research, training new researchers, and communicating novel solutions across New Hampshire communities.
- Leveraging essential support to secure additional research funds from federal and state agencies and industry partnerships.
- Managing two crop farms, two dairies, greenhouses, and farm services operations to support the diverse, practical, forward-looking research.
Your ag experiment station
by the numbers
Research projects
inspired by New Hampshire issues
graduate students and postdocs
Research farm and forest acres
innovating in the field
leading sustainable food production
competitive grant funds
Supporting public investments
granite staters
whom we consider our stakeholders
Recent Stories

Building a More Resilient Food System in New Hampshire
Building a More Resilient Food System in New Hampshire
UNH researchers seek to foster the growth of regional food production and sales
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Interdisciplinary Research Moving New Hampshire Agriculture and Forestry Forward
Interdisciplinary Research Moving New Hampshire Agriculture and Forestry Forward
Advancing solutions for pest management, forest conservation, water quality, and aquaculture resilience in New Hampshire
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Seedless Table Grape Research Continues to Show Encouraging Results
Seedless Table Grape Research Continues to Show Encouraging Results
A seven-year UNH study found that multiple varieties of seedless table grapes fared well despite New Hampshire’s challenging climate
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