NH Agricultural Experiment Station
A Different Mindset for Farm Viability in New England
Analena Bruce led a study to determine what makes a New England farm viable in today's economy, and her findings show that it goes far beyond food production.Ìý Read More-
06/17/25
New Hampshire’s House Environment and Agriculture Committee Visits UNH
NH House Environment and Agriculture Committee members saw first-hand how UNH research farms support and advance the state's agricultural sector.Ìý -
05/29/25
Small but Mighty: Precision Dairy Health Monitoring with Sensor Technology
UNH's Claira Seely studies how to implement advanced sensor technologies on small New England dairy farms.Ìý -
04/14/25
Predicting Better Colostrum for Healthier Calves
UNH research helps dairy farmers improve colostrum quality with data-driven insights on timing, environment, and nutrition to boost calf health and... -
04/07/25
Land. Sea. Space.
What does it mean to be a Land, Sea and Space Grant university?ÌýThe triple designation signifies a collaboration between the U.S. government partners...
Recent Stories
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11/24/14 - UNH Fairchild Dairy Produces ‘Gold’ Standard of MilkTheÌýFairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center, a facility of theÌýNH Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES)Ìýat theÌýÂé¶¹app College of Life Sciences and... Read More
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11/18/14 - Heat Pumps Show Promise for Reducing Greenhouse Heating Oil ConsumptionPreliminary results of a Âé¶¹app research project investigating the potential cost savings of using heat pumps to heat and cool greenhouses suggest that heat... Read More
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10/28/14 - UNH Greenhouses Earn Top Sustainability Credential from International GroupFor the second year, the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses at the Âé¶¹app have received the top grade for sustainability by an independent international... Read More
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10/08/14 - UNH Researchers Part of $8.9M NASA Grant to Study Evolution of Life in UniverseHow does life begin and evolve? It is, possibly, the most complex and mystifying scientific puzzle that researchers continue to explore. Scientists at the University of New... Read More
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10/06/14 - NHAES Scientists Share in $10M USDA Research GrantNH Agricultural Experiment StationÌý(NHAES) scientists at the Âé¶¹app are among those who have been awarded a $10 million, five-year federal grant to develop... Read More
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09/22/14 - UNH Joins USDA Northeast Climate HubThe Âé¶¹app is one of 12 land-grant universities in the Northeast to join a coalition of peer institutions in theÌýUSDAÌýNortheast Climate Hub, a collaboration... Read More
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09/11/14 - UNH and Strafford County Conservation District Team Up to Test Cover CropsÂé¶¹app scientists have teamed up with the Strafford County Conservation District to test different combinations of cover crops, which farmers use for a number... Read More
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09/05/14 - NHAES Scientists Tackle Climate-Related Challenges of Northeast Apple GrowersThe Northeast’s increasingly erratic spring weather patterns are presenting new challenges for apple growers trying to manage diseases that can damage or destroy their crops. To... Read More
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08/27/14 - UNH Survey: Milk Prices Top Concern of Northeastern Organic Dairy FarmersNortheastern organic dairy farms say their top concern is receiving steady, fair prices for their milk from milk processors, according to a new survey that is the first to assess... Read More
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08/14/14 - UNH Researchers Leaders in Breeding Better StrawberriesStrawberry shortcake. Strawberry rhubarb pie. Strawberry ice cream. Summertime in New England wouldn’t be the same without these bountiful, sweet, juicy berries. But not... Read More