NHAES News & Events
Since its establishment in 1887, the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) has pioneered innovative research, nurturing sustainable solutions for agricultural, food, and environmental challenges, enriching every corner of the Granite State. Through pioneering interdisciplinary initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, NHAES remains dedicated to propelling positive change, empowering communities not only within New Hampshire but also beyond its borders. Below, you'll discover news and information about just some of the NHAES research that has had wide-ranging impacts on agriculture and food production; natural resources protection and conservation; and nutrition, health and wellness across the Granite State and throughout the Northeast.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025UNH researcher Constantine Spandagos leads interdisciplinary efforts to transform energy systems for a more sustainable futureDependable energy is a vital component of modern life, but relative to other states, New Hampshire residents have among the highest electricity costs and below-average reliability. However, adopting new systems to meet long-term energy needs is a much more complex challenge than it appears at first glance. An emerging research program at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) at the...
Tuesday, September 09, 2025A bequest, a sale, a traffic circle and a profound benefit for UNH agricultural research and educationOn May 8, 1985, a check for $34,879.23 was issued by the New Hampshire State Treasurer to the University of New Hampshire (UNH). It was used to help purchase a nearby farm and was the last piece of a bequest, a generous gift of land to the university, made seven decades prior. Today, the gift’s benefit to UNH and agriculture and forestry in New Hampshire has likely surpassed anything that Samuel...
Wednesday, August 27, 2025UNH researchers assess woody invasive plants that represent a growing concern for regional forestsFor New Hampshire and nearby states, woodlands are valuable both as direct economic drivers and as outdoor recreational playgrounds. In the Granite State, the forest products industry alone generates an estimated $1.6 billion annually and supports more than 7,000 jobs, with woodlands contributing approximately $2.5 billion in total to the state’s economy. But increasingly, the spread of non-...
Tuesday, August 19, 2025UNH research analyzes areas with frequent collisions to provide information crucial for reducing the toll for drivers and wildlife.In a largely rural and heavily forested state like New Hampshire, the consequences of collisions can be severe for both animals and drivers when the preferred routes of medium-sized and large animals intersect with roads. Efforts to reduce the approximately 1,500 wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) reported annually in the Granite State have been limited by a lack of understanding of WVC hotspots...
Upcoming COLSA & NHAES Events
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Oct1612:40pm - 2:00pm, Join us for our ANFS 997 Seminar series October 16th at 12:40 in Kendall 325 Dr. Chris Hernandez presents, "Plant Breeding at UNH: A Legacy and a Future in Agriculture and Nutrition."
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Oct18
10:00am - 3:00pm, All are welcome to Ocean Discovery Day where you'll discover Marine Science and Ocean Engineering at UNH. From ocean acoustics to plankton, there's something for everyone! Designed to engage explorers of all ages, Ocean Discovery Day offers a variety of hands-on activities and presentations. This program will be held at our state-of-the-art Ocean Engineering Lab. Get a glimpse at the latest technology used to map the ocean floor, see how scientists use data sondes to monitor...
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Oct23
12:40pm - 2:00pm, Join us for our ANFS 997 Seminar series October 23rd at 12:40 in Kendall 325 Dr. Claira Seely presents, "The Digital Dairy Farmer- An Overview of Precision Dairy Technologies."
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Oct231:00pm - 2:00pm, Please join us for the DBS Fall Seminar Series! Dr. Luke Remage-Healey - University of MassachusettsOctober 23rd, 2025 1:00PM - 2:00PM in Spaulding G25Learning, cell-types, neuroestrogens, and modulation in the songbird auditory systemIn vocal learning species, such as humans and songbirds, parvalbumin (PV) neurons are prominent in higher auditory pallial regions, where they are colocalized with the estrogenic enzyme aromatase. Here, we dissect the contributions of PV interne...
NHAES News Spotlights
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Farms lauded for providing real-world setting for studentsThe 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 just in the classroom.Learn More -
Facility is Only Research Greenhouse Operation in World with CertificationFor 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 at the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, is the only research greenhouse operation in the world with this sustainability certification.Learn More -
Dairy science students attend the 2019 American Dairy Science Association Annual MeetingFour UNH dairy science students and Prof. Pete Erickson recently attended the 2019 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) annual meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio.Learn More -
UNH Has Conducted Extensive Research and Outreach to FarmersNew 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 on these sustainable agriculture practices and worked to educate Northeast farmers about them.Learn More -
COLSA Well Represented Among WinnersIn 2021, the UNH Sustainability Institute launched the UNH Sustainability Awards, which recognizes activities and achievements that best embody the principles and practices of sustainability.Learn More
