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Download the NHAES 2022 Inspired Horticultural Research Report today!

Download the NHAES 2022 Inspired Horticultural Research Report today!

Learn about some of the latest NHAES research in horticulture and crop production
The latest edition of the NH Agricultural Experiment Station’s Inspired magazine and research report is here! The latest edition explores station research into horticulture management and the potential impacts to New Hampshire of growing new crops in the region and using new tools and practices in the growth and harvesting of favorite New England crops. Download and learn what's inside on our...
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For Young Adults, Heart Health Begins with Sleep

New UNH research examines link between sleep and diabetes, heart disease risk factors among young adults
Key Finding: Emerging adults who received less than 7 hours of sleep per day and more than 9 hours of sleep per day experience increased risk of MetS. Key Terms: College Health and Nutrition Assessment Survey (CHANAS): Expand for definition An ongoing cross-sectional survey that’s been conducted annually at UNH since 2005, sampling young college adults (18-24). The survey is led by...
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Hike More, See More Trees, Worry Less

UNH research explores the link between forest biodiversity, psychological wellbeing and education
Research Goals: Examine the relationship between wildlife biodiversity, forest management, perceptions of biodiversity, and psychological wellbeing in recreational hiking, with the aim of investigating how higher biodiversity and accurate perceptions of biodiversity contribute to increased health benefits. The popularity of hiking in the United States continues to surge, and that’s good...
Brussels sprout plants at UNH's Woodman Horticultural Research Farm.

Brussels Sprouts: To Top or Not

UNH research compares effects of topping Brussels sprout varieties
Photos of Brussels sprout plants (Jade E Cross and Diablo varieties) topped at different dates (A): Shown, arranged from left to right and top to bottom, are ‘Jade Cross E’ plants grown in 2015, topped on 24 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 2 Oct, and 23 Oct; and untopped plants. (B): Shown, arranged from left to right and top to bottom, are ‘Diablo’ plants grown in 2017 topped on...
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  • UNH Woodman Horticultural Research Farm
    UNH Recognized for Having Some of Best College Farms in Nation
    Farms lauded for providing real-world setting for students
    The University of New Hampshire has been ranked No. 12 in a rating of the best college farms in the nation. The ranking by College Rank evaluated college farms on student integration with sustainability factors, community programming, and courses available at the university or college farm, not...
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    UNH Recognized for Having Some of Best College Farms in Nation
    Farms lauded for providing real-world setting for students
    The University of New Hampshire has been ranked No. 12 in a rating of the best college farms in the nation. The ranking by College Rank evaluated college farms on student integration with sustainability factors, community programming, and courses available at the university or college farm, not...
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  • Research at the UNH Macfarlane Research Greenhouses
    UNH Greenhouses Earn Top Sustainability Credential from International Group
    Facility is Only Research Greenhouse Operation in World with Certification
    For the second year, the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses at the University of New Hampshire have received the top grade for sustainability by an independent international sustainability certification group. The facility, which is part of the NH Agricultural Experiment Station...
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    UNH Greenhouses Earn Top Sustainability Credential from International Group
    Facility is Only Research Greenhouse Operation in World with Certification
    For the second year, the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses at the University of New Hampshire have received the top grade for sustainability by an independent international sustainability certification group. The facility, which is part of the NH Agricultural Experiment Station...
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  • UNH dairy students at the American Dairy Science Association annual meeting
    Cream of the Crop
    Dairy science students attend the 2019 American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting
    Four UNH dairy science students and Prof. Pete Erickson recently attended the 2019 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) annual meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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    Cream of the Crop
    Dairy science students attend the 2019 American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting
    Four UNH dairy science students and Prof. Pete Erickson recently attended the 2019 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) annual meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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  • Olivia Saunders with UNH Cooperative Extension discusses the advantages of cover crops with N.H. farmers.
    USDA Ag Census Reveals N.H. Farmers Moving to More Sustainable Agriculture Practices
    UNH Has Conducted Extensive Research and Outreach to Farmers
    New Hampshire farmers are increasingly moving to more sustainable farming practices, with those adopting no-till, reduced-till, and cover crop practices dramatically increasing since 2012, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. The University of New Hampshire has conducted extensive research...
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    USDA Ag Census Reveals N.H. Farmers Moving to More Sustainable Agriculture Practices
    UNH Has Conducted Extensive Research and Outreach to Farmers
    New Hampshire farmers are increasingly moving to more sustainable farming practices, with those adopting no-till, reduced-till, and cover crop practices dramatically increasing since 2012, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. The University of New Hampshire has conducted extensive research...
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  • UNH Professor John Aber at the organic dairy
    UNH Sustainability Awards
    COLSA Well Represented Among Winners
    In 2021, the UNH Sustainability Institute launched the UNH Sustainability Awards, which recognizes activities and achievements that best embody the principles and practices of sustainability.
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    UNH Sustainability Awards
    COLSA Well Represented Among Winners
    In 2021, the UNH Sustainability Institute launched the UNH Sustainability Awards, which recognizes activities and achievements that best embody the principles and practices of sustainability.
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