NH: Rural/Farming
NH duckweed study aims to counter impacts of manure, farm runoff
University of New Hampshire scientists said a common aquatic plant called duckweed could help filter polluting runoff from dairy farms and so-called m…
NH scientists: Plant-based oils in cow feed cut climate-altering methane emissions
New research from the University of New Hampshire could help dairy farmers increase profits while reducing their effect on the climate. Scientists …
Ag census reveals major boost in New England farm-production value
New agricultural census data show a significant increase in production value for New England farms over the past five years. There are nearly 31,000 …
Farm relief funds in NH would counter climate change-related crop damage
Two proposed relief funds for New Hampshire farmers aim to recover losses from climate change-related weather events. Years of droughts were …
Multi-State Effort Begins to Study Dramatic Tick Increase in New England
Scientists in rural New England are working to better monitor and manage tick populations as climate change helps fuel their dramatic increase…
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Boosts Rural NH Broadband
An infusion of federal aid is expected to greatly expand access to broadband, or high speed internet service, across rural New Hampshire. Nearly $200…
Grants Help NH Farmers Keep Dairy Products Local
Dairy farmers and processors in New Hampshire are eligible for grants to help improve their operations, as part of a growing movement to keep locally …
NH Researchers Study Alternative Syrups to Build Forest Climate Resiliency
New England is well known for its maple syrup production but new research shows alternative tree syrups could also benefit both the economy and overal…
Farmers Prioritize Food, Not Feed, in 2023 Farm Bill
A large farmer-led coalition is organizing to ensure the 2023 Farm Bill prioritizes the needs of smaller, sustainable farms over large agribusiness …
Granite State’s Small Farmers Reap Benefits from USDA Census
New Hampshire's small farmers are encouraged to complete the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture census to ensure they have a voice in federal …
'One4All' Accessible Voting in NH Expected to Grow
All polling places are required to have at least one accessible voting machine for federal elections, but as communities across New Hampshire age…
Shortage of Volunteers Forces NH Fire Depts. to Step Up Recruitment
If you dial 911, it is more than likely a volunteer firefighter will respond to your emergency, but in the Granite State, there are not enough …