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.
Upcoming COLSA Events
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Sep25 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Interested in studying abroad in New Zealand? Please join Associate Dean and Director of Sustainability programs, Kimberly Babbitt, Ria Brejaart, EcoQuest Academic Director, Donna Dowal, EcoQuest Admissions, and EcoQuest program alumni to learn more about Ecology in Action summer and semester program opportunities in New Zealand. Program information: www.ecoquest.org
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1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Interested in studying abroad? Come find out more about UNH in Italy by talking with our program alumni. We can answer your questions from the application process to what to pack!
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Sep2412:40 p.m. - 2 p.m., DBS Fall Seminar Series
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
