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Sweet potatoes season is almost here! Its not too late to consider whether you want to add this delicious vegetable into your garden or farm ! The fact sheet below, has all you need and more to get started! Check it out for how to grow your own unh.me/3VEA7Yz
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It is #NationalWeedYourGardenDay!! This is your sign to get out in the #garden an pick some #weeds. 🌾 Read to see whether or not #landscapefabric helps with weed control. ➡️ unh.me/3C23uKQ
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#WorldFoodSafetyDay serves as a global reminder of the critical role #safefood plays in our lives. This day brings together producers, consumers, organizations and governments to collectively address #foodsafety #challenges. Read more: unh.me/3wSazyR
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So many of us are #nostalgic about #fireflies, but hardly see them anymore! Let's help them make their way back into our #landscape. We can support fireflies by making a few changes in our landscape practices! Read more: unh.me/3WESA7g
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Let’s celebrate #NationalTrailsDay!🥾 Whether you enjoy #hiking, #mountainbiking or #paddling, Trail Finder can help you find your next #adventure. It's a free interactive #map designed to help #NewHampshire resident and visitors find trails! unh.me/455Kt80
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It’s almost time for #summer #planting! Consider planting an extra row or container of #produce to #donate to #local food pantries, neighbors in need or to supplement your own fresh greens. Let’s #grow together & #support our community! #plantarow603 ➡️ unh.me/3wUiDPl
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Everyone can experience #mentalhealth issues from #workplace #stress, but #farming is one profession that comes with a unique set of challenges that can affect mental health. 🚜 🌾 Read more of the story here: unh.me/44bBcec
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Many non-native, invasive plants are the first to leaf out each spring. This is one strategy that allows them to outcompete our native plants. But, it also makes them easier to spot so we can target them for removal, but don’t tell them that! Read more: unh.me/3UwpVR9
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UNH Extension’s #Weekend #Recap from the annual #NewHampshire #Farm, #Forest and #Garden Expo! 🚜 🌾 UNH Extension staff had a wonderful time and we hope all those who attended did too. ✅
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Happy #May folks! Check out some of our #spring #gardening #tips for this month. 🌼 ☀️➡️ unh.me/41V8dsF
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To mow or not to #mow? That is the question when it comes to #dandelions on your #lawn! 🌼 So, do dandelions benefit #pollinators? A quick answer is, maybe. Read for more information: unh.me/4b1UF2W
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Happy #EarthDay New Hampshire! UNH Extension is proud to be part of a university that’s core values are focused on #sustainability. 🌎 ♻️ 💚 Check out this article on 10 ways UNH is helping to save the #earth! unh.me/3w7ceQz
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You’d be surprised by how much you can #grow in small #yards or no yards at all. 🌼 #Flowers,🥕 #vegetables, or 🍓 #fruit can be cultivated in small spaces. Raised beds are ideal for small spaces with sufficient sunlight. ☀️ Read our blog on #raisedbeds unh.me/3vPGz61
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And that’s a wrap of the 10th anniversary of the (603) Challenge! We exceeded our goal of 500 donors and raised over $90,000! 🎉 Our wonderful volunteers will be able to do so much more because of your support. We cannot thank you enough!! 💙
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Today is the NH Numbers Bonus Challenge for the (603) Challenge: The first 1,500 donors with a 6, 0, & 3 in their total gift amount will earn an extra $50! 💰 ❗ Only donors that haven’t already given during this year’s challenge will be eligible. givecampus.com/i2z3lx
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We're excited to announce that for this year's (603) Challenge, Branch Hill Farm has stepped forward with generous support! Help us reach 500 donors (or more!) to unlock an additional $10,000 in funds. 🔓 Support our volunteers and programs.💙#UNH603 givecampus.com/i2z3lx
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Join us in supporting our volunteers during the 10th anniversary of the (603) Challenge. Our volunteers make a meaningful impact in the state. If you donate early, your donation could be matched (up to $350) to a program area of your choice. 💙 #UNH603 givecampus.com/i2z3lx
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Get ready to celebrate! 🎉 The 10th anniversary of the (603) Challenge is a few days away, with the midnight launch on April 8th! If UNH Extension reaches 500 donors, we will unlock an additional $10K from Branch Hill Farm. Every donation counts! #UNH603 unh.me/3U5y9AV
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#DYK you can kickstart your #spring #garden by starting #seedlings indoors?🌱 Our home #horticulture program manager, Sean O’Brien, shares some expert #advice to get you started. unh.me/3xhWElf
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Tune in this Saturday April 6 at 12:30 for our #Chicken #Chats Facebook live event with Food & Agricultural Specialist Kendall Kunelius. Ask any #questions you have about your #backyardchickens! We are excited to “see” you there! 🐣 🐤 unh.me/4cpyp4G
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