Plan of Work - Agricultural Resources (2007) (APPROVED)

For reporting years: (2007,2008,2009,2010,2011), Created by Lisa Townson (New Hampshire)

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Over the past few decades, New Hampshire's agriculture industry has evolved into a diverse, vibrant sector of the state's economy.  Agricultural firms produce a wide variety of crops, plants, livestock products, and specialty foods for sale directly to consumers and through a variety of intermediate markets.  Annual sales of agricultural products nears $750 million, but that's only part of the industry's economic impact.  The 3,100 individual firms manage over 150,000 acres of cropland with an additional 250,000 acres devoted to pasture, Christmas trees, maple syrup production, and similar uses.  This open space buffers residential and commercial development and provides the working landscape that makes New Hampshire attractive to visitors worldwide.

In order for the farming community to thrive, it must continue to be economically and environmentally sustainable while meeting societal obligations.  University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is uniquely positioned to provide educational and research-based programs to assist agricultural businesses and related natural resource firms in meeting these goals.  UNH Cooperative Extension professionals understand the challenges and opportunities faced by the state's farms and have forged important partnerships within the state and region as well as nationally.

Situation:


Dairy/Livestock/Equine Programming

The New Hampshire livestock industry is diverse and scattered throughout the state. The state's livestock industry is important to maintaining open space and the rural setting enjoyed by its residents. Each aspect of the industry is important in maintaining the overall infrastructure needed for animal production.

The livestock industry has changed over the years and so has how it makes use of Extension. Many of the things traditionally assumed by Extension have been taken over by agribusinesses such as: forage testing, ration balancing, production testing, etc. Now more than ever the livestock industry is looking to Extension as a source of non-biased, researched-based information to make informed decisions. They are looking for help in holistic management, business management, facilitating family communication, and the practical application of current research findings.

Dairy
There are currently 140 commercial dairy cattle farms and seven licensed goat dairies in New Hampshire. New Hampshire's dairy industry is primarily located along the Connecticut River Valley on the western side of the state and the Merrimack River Valley in the central region.

The trend appears to continue towards fewer and larger farms, but New Hampshire's geography doesn't lend itself to the development of the large 1,000-cow mega farms of the west. There are not large, contiguous parcels of land available to support these numbers of animals or the disposal of their manure. New Hampshire dairy farmers are staying competitive by being efficient and starting creative enterprises. These include:
manufacturing of value-added dairy products, organic dairy production, utilizing forest resources, raising heifers on a contract basis, selling compost, and doing custom work among other alternatives.

Sheep
The 2004 Agricultural Statistical Report shows that there are 380 sheep operations in New Hampshire with a total of about 7,600 head of sheep and lambs. These are mostly part-time operations that raise breeding stock or cater to an ethnic meat market. Wool prices have been depressed and many producers convert their wool into value-added products such as yarn.

Beef
There's about 8,000 head of beef cattle in New Hampshire on 600 farms. These are primarily part-time operations raising breeding stock, show animals or animals for meat. The lack of slaughter facilities limits the growth of the industry and many operations do direct freezer beef sales to local customers.

Swine
The total inventory of breeding and market hogs is about 3,600 head on 220 operations. A lot of the pork is raised for home consumption or local freezer trade. Every spring there is a shortage of feeder pigs, but the lack of a fall feeder pig market limits the number of sows raised to meet the demand.

Equine
A 2002-2003 survey of the New Hampshire equine industry (41% response rate) showed a total of 7,888 horses owned, however extrapolating the numbers state wide may show a number in excess of 38,000 equines. The equine industry spends in excess of $100 million per year on operating expenditures. This industry consists predominantly of individual horse owners as well as a growing number of commercial stables that board, offer riding lessons and train horses. The equine industry is a large consumer of hay that supports haying enterprises which maintain open space.

Farm Management

Over 3,100 agricultural firms in New Hampshire generate nearly $750 million in annual product value and manage approximately 445,000 acres in farm land. New Hampshire's agricultural industry is principally comprised of small family farms offering a diverse selection of crop, livestock and specialty products. These family businesses are an integral part of the local community maintaining a working landscape and providing citizens with superior products as well as connections to farming and "rural" New Hampshire.

About half of State's farmers consider farming their principal occupation. For these and many of the part-time farms, the family relies on agricultural activities to provide money for an adequate standard of living. New Hampshire's farms need to be profitable if they are to continue to exist.

Farm management efforts enhance farm profitability by providing programs in agricultural finance, record keeping, enterprise analysis, business and estate planning, direct marketing and merchandising, and risk management. Each of these program areas address the unique needs of farmers to keep their operations viable.

Ornamental Horticulture

Ornamental horticulture contributes to the economy and environmental quality of the state, where quality of life is of utmost importance to residents and tourists. Horticulture keeps 21,000 acres in agriculture, over 14,000 of which is open space, helping to preserve the state's rural character. The ornamental horticulture industry includes at least 935 businesses in New Hampshire that generate $438 million or more annually in sales and services, according to a recent New England survey. Greenhouse and nursery crops are the fastest growing component of agriculture in this state, having increased by 87% between 1992 and 1997 (USDA Agricultural Census, 1997). Over half the firms identified landscape and tree services as an important part of their business. Over 80% of the income comes from sales and services within the state, making horticulture an integral and important part of the state's economy.

In addition, turf grass provides recreational areas and playing fields which serve as functional community centers and enhance community pride. Golf course turf also provides significant economic income in the state.

New products, technologies, and growing systems are continually needed in order to sustain the growth and profitability of the industry.  Management of nutrients, water, and pests are key components to profitability; as plant size, quality, and time to saleable product are dependent on appropriate nutrition, irrigation and pest control. Because of high capital operating costs, as well as increasing competition, quantifying the fixed and variable costs of production is also key to ensuring profitability.

Fruit and Vegetable Production

The commercial vegetable industry in New Hampshire is made up of about 313 farms with approximately 3,400 acres of mixed vegetables. The top grossing vegetable commodities are sweet corn, pumpkins, and tomatoes, with many others grown in smaller amounts. The NH commercial small fruit industry is made up of about 203 growers that harvest approximately 543 acres of small fruit. The top grossing small fruit commodities are strawberries, blueberries (highbush and lowbush), and raspberries. The NH commercial tree fruit industry comprises approximately 204 growers that farm approximately 2,650 acres of orchards. The majority of these are apple orchards, but peaches and pears are produced in small amounts. The farm gate value of all commercial vegetable, small fruits, and tree fruits in NH is approximately $23 million dollars. Roughly 95% of the total sales are through pick-your-own, roadside stands and farmers' markets, thus direct marketing is a major focus of educational efforts.

Both ecological and economic sustainability are needed to ensure long-term viability of New Hampshire farms. A short growing season, along with high labor costs and land values make fruit and vegetable production far more costly in NH than in other parts of the U.S. and world. Further, an extremely variable and humid climate means that disease and insect pests are a constant threat to the profitability of NH farms. To compete with west coast and international food producers, NH vegetable and fruit growers must produce unique and high-value products. Consumer awareness of the value of local agriculture and fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables will ensure that a market for high-quality NH produce exists.

To attain ecological and economic sustainability, NH fruit and vegetable growers must 1) make judicious use of farm inputs, 2) minimize crop production costs, 3) maintain high crop quality and yields, and 4) have reliable and consistent markets for their products. UNHCE will provide research-based information on technologies, production practices, and pest management strategies that will increase profitability and minimize ecological impact of fruit and vegetable production. UNHCE will undertake collaborative applied research to develop the needed information where it does not already exist.

Home Horticulture

New Hampshire's population now exceeds 1,288,000. Each year UNHCE receives thousands of requests from New Hampshire citizens for education on a wide range of topics including home gardening, wildlife, water quality, household pests, backyard livestock, food preparation and food safety, urban forestry and many other topics. UNHCE has developed a variety of methods to simultaneously meet this need and reduce the burden on staff.  Utilizing over 500 Master Gardeners (who volunteered 11,000 hours in 100 communities last year) UNHCE expanded its impact by responding to over 10,000 phone inquiries, conducting more than 50 workshops in schools and communities and working on a diverse range projects that resulted in aesthetic, environmental and economic benefits for both NH citizens and volunteers. Each contact with the general public, homeowners, gardeners and municipalities provides the opportunity to teach people how to make changes to their surroundings that optimize the safe use of their properties while protecting the environment.

Grass Farming & Forage Crop Production

Forage crops, including hay, pastures, and silage corn, account for over 100,000 acres statewide and are valued at approximately $28 million. These crops support a $116 million animal industry, since most of New Hampshire's dairy, livestock, and equine operations rely heavily on forage crops. Cattle, sheep, and horses have the ability to utilize forages efficiently; producers work towards harvesting quality forages that can support animal production while minimizing the need to purchase off-farm feed which can significantly enhance farm profitability.

Because of the acreage involved, forage crop production has the potential to affect soil and water quality in the state. By focusing educational programming on optimizing the use of on-farm and imported nutrients and taking an integrated approach to pest management, we hope to minimize or eliminate detrimental effects on environmental quality. In addition, production and use of high-quality perennial forages in a livestock system has the potential to garner new markets for the producer who wishes to engage that market segment looking for grass-based meats, milk and poultry products.

Promoting Local Agriculture

Direct marketing to consumers in NH has increased significantly, as evidenced by the rise in the total number of farmers' markets which now stands at 55 up from fewer than 30 five years ago. In addition Rockingham County now ranks 34th in the country in direct purchase of food items by consumers and Hillsborough County ranks 37th. Needs assessments have identified that NH producers seek to build their skills in direct marketing and seek to augment their farm profitability through the sale of their products and services directly to consumers.  Two additional factors dictate an increase in programming in this area: 1) the loss of wholesale markets for specialty crops as evidenced by the loss of the wholesale apple market and the impact this had on NH apple growers; 2) the rise in the "so called lifestyle farmers" who have chosen farming as a second occupation yet often have little farming background. These constituents need to earn a premium price with limited production and need assistance with marketing plans.

Assumptions


The sustainability of agriculture in NH requires a holistic approach that interfaces production, human resource, economic, and environmental issues, and civic policies.  All must be addressed at some level.

County Extension Agricultural Educators will be conversant and responsible for conducing programs in all aspects of agriculture in their respective counties. They will be encouraged and supported to develop one or more specialty areas for state-wide programming, i.e. fruits & vegetables, agronomic crops, holistic farm management, nutrient management, greenhouse production.

Specialists will continue to provide leadership and support in their specialties to county staff. They will provide leadership to both "commodity" and "issue" programming teams.

External Factors


Funding sources are requesting or requiring the following: an articulated strategic plan/vision, documented impacts and achievements, an understanding of the interconnectedness of the elements in a long term program, and illustrations of grass roots participation in the development and implementation of Cooperative Extension programs.

Outcomes

Condition Outcome: Enhance farm profitability by providing programs in agricultural finance, record keeping, enterprise analysis, business and estate planning, direct marketing and merchandising, and risk management.

Action Outcome:

Farmers analyze economic and production data of their enterprises in order to determine the mix of products, production levels, and use of resources that will help them meet their farm and financial goals.

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  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Farmers build their capacity to analyze economic and production data from their agricultural enterprises in order to determine the best levels of production and mix of products. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

  • Indicator:

    AG4 - 30% of participants implement risk management strategies including crop insurance, diversification of products and crops, conservation easements, and other risk reducing strategies.

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at each Risk Management activity (about 4 to 6 per year) will be surveyed to see if they have, or if they intend to, adopt any of the practices listed in the impact indicator. The survey will have a place for the participants to include their contact information if they intend to adopt any of the practices and if they are amenable to being contacted six months from the event. A random sample of those who provided their contact information will be surveyed via phone or electronically to see if any of the practices above were adopted.

Learning Outcome: Participants learn to utilize financial management tools. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Action Outcome: Farmers develop farm transfer and estate plans to insure the continuation of the family farm through the orderly transfer of farm and family assets between generations, adequate retirement planning, and identification of long-term goals. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Farmers are able to develop farm transfer and estate plans to insure the continuation of the family farm through the orderly transfer of farm and family assets between generations, adequate retirement planning, and identification of long-term goals. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Action Outcome:

Farmers develop strategies to manage farm risk in the following areas: production, marketing, farm finances, labor/human resources, environmental preservation and legal issues.

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  • Indicator :

    AG4 - 30% of participants implement risk management strategies including crop insurance, diversification of products and crops, conservation easements, and other risk reducing strategies.

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at each Risk Management activity (about 4 to 6 per year) will be surveyed to see if they have, or if they intend to, adopt any of the practices listed in the impact indicator. The survey will have a place for the participants to include their contact information if they intend to adopt any of the practices and if they are amenable to being contacted six months from the event. A random sample of those who provided their contact information will be surveyed via phone or electronically to see if any of the practices above were adopted.

Learning Outcome: Farmers increase their understanding of how to manage and reduce risks in their production, marketing, financial, labor, environmental and legal areas on their farms. (Show details)

  • Indicator:

    AG4 - 30% of participants implement risk management strategies including crop insurance, diversification of products and crops, conservation easements, and other risk reducing strategies.

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at each Risk Management activity (about 4 to 6 per year) will be surveyed to see if they have, or if they intend to, adopt any of the practices listed in the impact indicator. The survey will have a place for the participants to include their contact information if they intend to adopt any of the practices and if they are amenable to being contacted six months from the event. A random sample of those who provided their contact information will be surveyed via phone or electronically to see if any of the practices above were adopted.

Action Outcome: Farmers expand sales and profitability through direct marketing, determining appropriate prices, using effective merchandising and advertising techniques, promoting their farm image, assessing consumer demand, evaluating new products, markets, production techniques and addressing regulations. (Show details)

  • Indicator :

    AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A random sample of participants who attended marketing, pricing and other relevant UNHCE educational activities will be electronically surveyed to determine if any of outcomes listed above were achieved.
      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: Farmers increase their skills and knowledge in direct marketing techniques, pricing, effective merchandising and advertising techniques, assessing consumer demand, and understanding appropriate regulations. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

  • Indicator:

    AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A random sample of participants who attended marketing, pricing and other relevant UNHCE educational activities will be electronically surveyed to determine if any of outcomes listed above were achieved.
      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Action Outcome: Farmers maintain financial records and use these for financial analysis and income tax management. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome: Farmers increase their abilities in financial record keeping, financial analysis, and income tax management. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Participants learn to utilize financial management tools. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Action Outcome:

NH producers develop whole farm plans that integrate economic, environmental and quality of life parameters for farms and farmers.  Also included are farm succession plans, tax planning and record keeping.

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  • Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Farmers increase their abilities in financial record keeping, financial analysis, and income tax management. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome:

NH producers learn how to develop whole farm plans that integrate economic, environmental and quality of life parameters.

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  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Producers increase their ability to develop and implement business plans that identify goals, alternative markets, potential profits, sources of capital, and business structure. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Condition Outcome: Enhance the sustainability and profitability of producers in the ornamental horticulture sector of NH agriculture.

Action Outcome: Greenhouse and garden center operators increase their profitability by using financial management skills. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Farmers increase their abilities in financial record keeping, financial analysis, and income tax management. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Action Outcome: Municipalities, schools, golf courses, towns, and others increase the quality of the public parks and athletic fields through the implementation of turf management practices including fertilization, pest control, seeding, and soil modification. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A population of program participants from across the state will be selected and surveyed to see if they achieved the outcomes listed above.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: Participants learn turf maintenance and construction of recreation turf including parks, ball fields, golf courses. This includes fertilization, pest control, seeding, and soil modification. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A population of program participants from across the state will be selected and surveyed to see if they achieved the outcomes listed above.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Action Outcome: Producers and retailers utilize research on new plants, plant uses and production systems to increase profitability by expanding into new markets and improving production efficiency. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

       Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings and other major UNHCE educational activities to get information directly from producers regarding adoption of any recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge of new plants, plant uses and production systems to increase profitability by expanding into new markets and improving production efficiency. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

       Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings and other major UNHCE educational activities to get information directly from producers regarding adoption of any recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge of nutrient management and ways to fine tune application rates and timing of nutrients to optimize plant quality and environmental sustainability. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Action Outcome: Producers and turf/landscape managers increase quality and marketability of horticultural crops by controlling pests and diseases using monitoring techniques, insect and disease identification methods, growing degree day information, and both chemical and non-chemical mitigation strategies. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator : AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at pesticide re-certification trainings (PAT), as well as at other pest management programs will be surveyed via in-session questionnaires to determine if they adopted any new pest management practices or diversified their pest management practices as a result of UNHCE educational programs.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: Participants build their capacity to increase the quality and marketability of horticultural crops by learning how to control pests and diseases using monitoring techniques, insects and disease identification, growing degree day information, and both chemical and non-chemical mitigation strategies. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at pesticide re-certification trainings (PAT), as well as at other pest management programs will be surveyed via in-session questionnaires to determine if they adopted any new pest management practices or diversified their pest management practices as a result of UNHCE educational programs.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Action Outcome: Turf and landscape make optimal use of nutrient inputs and reduce nutrient movement off-site export through soil testing, identifying all sources of inputs and managing fertilizer use. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge of nutrient management and ways to fine tune application rates and timing of nutrients to optimize plant quality and environmental sustainability. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome: Participants learn about environmentally friendly landscape practices and water quality protection. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A population of program participants from across the state will be selected and surveyed to see if they achieved the outcomes listed above.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: Participants learn new soil testing methods, interpretation of greenhouse soil and media samples including electro conductivity and pH. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

Learning Outcome: Participants learn turf maintenance and construction of recreation turf including parks, ball fields, golf courses. This includes fertilization, pest control, seeding, and soil modification. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A population of program participants from across the state will be selected and surveyed to see if they achieved the outcomes listed above.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Condition Outcome: Increase the ability of New Hampshire's citizens to enjoy the benefits of home horticulture and sustain the economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits of NH agriculture.

Action Outcome: A successful Master Gardener Volunteer Program will be enhanced to expand the impact of UNHCE's programs and free up Extension Educators time by recruiting, training, supporting, managing, recognizing and retaining volunteers. (Show details)

  • Indicator :

    AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

    (Statewide target is 50 participants).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
    • Evaluation plan: o Home horticultural program participants will be surveyed through end-of-session questionnaires, interviews by Master Gardeners and other volunteers, and through electronic questionnaires to determine the achievement of the above outcomes. The Family Home and Garden Center will coordinate the collection of this information, working with the appropriate specialists.

Learning Outcome: The Family Home and Garden Education Center Director and the Master Gardener Coordinator learn skills that enable them to recruit, train, support, manage, recognize and retain volunteers. (Show details)

  • Indicator:

    AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

    (Statewide target is 50 participants).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
    • Evaluation plan: o Home horticultural program participants will be surveyed through end-of-session questionnaires, interviews by Master Gardeners and other volunteers, and through electronic questionnaires to determine the achievement of the above outcomes. The Family Home and Garden Center will coordinate the collection of this information, working with the appropriate specialists.

Action Outcome: NH citizens accessing UNHCE's home horticulture resources, including the Family, Home & Garden Education Center, county based programs, fact sheets, the UNHCE web site, and other Master Gardener or UNHCE materials, implement practices that protect the environment, increase their profitability, and/or improve their quality of life. (Show details)

  • Indicator :

    AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

    (Statewide target is 50 participants).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
    • Evaluation plan: o Home horticultural program participants will be surveyed through end-of-session questionnaires, interviews by Master Gardeners and other volunteers, and through electronic questionnaires to determine the achievement of the above outcomes. The Family Home and Garden Center will coordinate the collection of this information, working with the appropriate specialists.

Learning Outcome: NH citizens accessing UNHCE's home horticulture resources, including the Family, Home & Garden Education Center, county based programs, fact sheets, the UNHCE web site, and other Master Gardener or UNHCE materials learn how to implement knowledge gained in the following areas to save money, protect and improve the environment and improve their quality of life: annuals & perennials, child development, composting, family finance, food preservation, food safety, fruits, household insects, houseplants, invasive plants, lawns, livestock, molds and mildews, nutrition, parenting, ponds, soil testing, trees & shrubs, vegetables, volunteer programs, water quality, weeds, West Nile Virus, wildlife and youth development. (Show details)

  • Indicator:

    AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

    (Statewide target is 50 participants).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
    • Evaluation plan: o Home horticultural program participants will be surveyed through end-of-session questionnaires, interviews by Master Gardeners and other volunteers, and through electronic questionnaires to determine the achievement of the above outcomes. The Family Home and Garden Center will coordinate the collection of this information, working with the appropriate specialists.

Action Outcome: The active Master Gardener base (currently 500 volunteers) is stable and grows by 3% annually. Active Master Gardeners volunteer at least 15 hours annually, conducting education for UNHCE. The total number of Master Gardener volunteer hours remains stable at 10,000 plus hours.
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  • Indicator :

    AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

    (Statewide target is 50 participants).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
    • Evaluation plan: o Home horticultural program participants will be surveyed through end-of-session questionnaires, interviews by Master Gardeners and other volunteers, and through electronic questionnaires to determine the achievement of the above outcomes. The Family Home and Garden Center will coordinate the collection of this information, working with the appropriate specialists.

Learning Outcome: The Family Home and Garden Education Center Director and the Master Gardener Coordinator learn skills that enable them to recruit, train, support, manage, recognize and retain volunteers. (Show details)

  • Indicator:

    AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

    (Statewide target is 50 participants).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
    • Evaluation plan: o Home horticultural program participants will be surveyed through end-of-session questionnaires, interviews by Master Gardeners and other volunteers, and through electronic questionnaires to determine the achievement of the above outcomes. The Family Home and Garden Center will coordinate the collection of this information, working with the appropriate specialists.

Condition Outcome: Increase the consumption of locally produced agricultural goods and the utilization of local agricultural services.

Action Outcome: Farmers in NH expand sales and profitability through direct marketing, determining appropriate pricing, using effective merchandising and advertising techniques, promoting their farm image, assessing consumer demands, and addressing NH regulations. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

  • Indicator :

    AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A random sample of participants who attended marketing, pricing and other relevant UNHCE educational activities will be electronically surveyed to determine if any of outcomes listed above were achieved.
      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: NH farmers learn direct marketing methods, how to determine appropriate prices, effective merchandising and advertising techniques, how to assess consumer demand, and applicable NH regulations. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

  • Indicator:

    AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A random sample of participants who attended marketing, pricing and other relevant UNHCE educational activities will be electronically surveyed to determine if any of outcomes listed above were achieved.
      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Action Outcome: NH consumers purchase an increased amount of locally produced agricultural goods and services. (Show details)

  • Indicator :

    AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A random sample of participants who attended marketing, pricing and other relevant UNHCE educational activities will be electronically surveyed to determine if any of outcomes listed above were achieved.
      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: NH consumers increase their knowledge of where they can buy or access locally produced agricultural goods and services and the benefits of doing so. (Show details)

  • Indicator:

    AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A random sample of participants who attended marketing, pricing and other relevant UNHCE educational activities will be electronically surveyed to determine if any of outcomes listed above were achieved.
      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Action Outcome: NH growers and agencies collaborate to offer events that educate the public about the benefits of locally produced goods and services. (Show details)

  • Indicator :

    AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A random sample of participants who attended marketing, pricing and other relevant UNHCE educational activities will be electronically surveyed to determine if any of outcomes listed above were achieved.
      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: NH growers and agency staff learn how to effectively collaborate and put on events that educate the public about the benefits of locally produced goods and services. (Show details)

  • Indicator:

    AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A random sample of participants who attended marketing, pricing and other relevant UNHCE educational activities will be electronically surveyed to determine if any of outcomes listed above were achieved.
      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Action Outcome: NH pick-your-own fruit and vegetable producers make their farms accessible for all community members, including disabled people, to have the opportunity to take part in the experience of harvesting their own fruit. (Show details)

  • Indicator :

    AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A random sample of participants who attended marketing, pricing and other relevant UNHCE educational activities will be electronically surveyed to determine if any of outcomes listed above were achieved.
      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: NH pick-your-own fruit and vegetable producers increase their knowledge and skills in making their farms accessible for all community members, including disabled people, for harvesting their own fruit. (Show details)

  • Indicator:

    AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A random sample of participants who attended marketing, pricing and other relevant UNHCE educational activities will be electronically surveyed to determine if any of outcomes listed above were achieved.
      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Condition Outcome: Increase the economic and environmental sustainability of grass-based livestock operations and forage production systems in New Hampshire.

Action Outcome: Farmers develop and implement nutrient management plans for their pasture and forage systems. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their ability to develop nutrient management plans by understanding new research, nutrient cycles, soil testing procedures, soil test results, nutrient export channels, and crop utilization. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge about the essential components of an effective pasture management plan including goals, stocking rates, paddock size and layout, and residency intervals. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Action Outcome: Farmers develop and implement pasture management plans that include clear farm and/or enterprise goals, stocking rates, paddock size, paddock layout, and residency intervals. Plans may also include monitoring strategies and management components. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge about the essential components of an effective pasture management plan including goals, stocking rates, paddock size and layout, and residency intervals. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Action Outcome: Farmers increase the quality of the forages they grow and store. (Show details)

  • Indicator :

    AG5 - 20% of participants increase the yield and/or improve the quality of their forage crops.

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants of educational activities focused on forage production and quality will be surveyed electronically to see if their forage production increased and/or if their forage quality increased. Forage tests, livestock rate of gain, calving, weaning weight and other such indicators will be used in the survey.

      Ag staff will conduct oral interviews or use direct observations to evaluate this impact indicator.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their ability to develop nutrient management plans by understanding new research, nutrient cycles, soil testing procedures, soil test results, nutrient export channels, and crop utilization. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their ability to identify grass species, select appropriate forage varieties, identify and manage weeds, and monitor pastures for changing conditions. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator:

    AG5 - 20% of participants increase the yield and/or improve the quality of their forage crops.

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants of educational activities focused on forage production and quality will be surveyed electronically to see if their forage production increased and/or if their forage quality increased. Forage tests, livestock rate of gain, calving, weaning weight and other such indicators will be used in the survey.

      Ag staff will conduct oral interviews or use direct observations to evaluate this impact indicator.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge about the essential components of an effective pasture management plan including goals, stocking rates, paddock size and layout, and residency intervals. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge and skills in field crop integrated pest management including how to monitor crops, decide upon an acceptable level of pest injury, and mechanical, cultural, and chemical techniques to control problem weeds, insects, and diseases. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at pesticide re-certification trainings (PAT), as well as at other pest management programs will be surveyed via in-session questionnaires to determine if they adopted any new pest management practices or diversified their pest management practices as a result of UNHCE educational programs.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge and skills in forage production including new forage varieties, how forage quality affects animal performance, methods of evaluating forage quality, and harvesting practices. (Show details)

  • Indicator:

    AG5 - 20% of participants increase the yield and/or improve the quality of their forage crops.

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants of educational activities focused on forage production and quality will be surveyed electronically to see if their forage production increased and/or if their forage quality increased. Forage tests, livestock rate of gain, calving, weaning weight and other such indicators will be used in the survey.

      Ag staff will conduct oral interviews or use direct observations to evaluate this impact indicator.

Action Outcome: Farmers monitor their crops to decide upon an acceptable level of pest injury and then employ a combination of mechanical, cultural, and chemical techniques to control problem weeds, insects, or diseases. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

  • Indicator : AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at pesticide re-certification trainings (PAT), as well as at other pest management programs will be surveyed via in-session questionnaires to determine if they adopted any new pest management practices or diversified their pest management practices as a result of UNHCE educational programs.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their ability to identify grass species, select appropriate forage varieties, identify and manage weeds, and monitor pastures for changing conditions. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator:

    AG5 - 20% of participants increase the yield and/or improve the quality of their forage crops.

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants of educational activities focused on forage production and quality will be surveyed electronically to see if their forage production increased and/or if their forage quality increased. Forage tests, livestock rate of gain, calving, weaning weight and other such indicators will be used in the survey.

      Ag staff will conduct oral interviews or use direct observations to evaluate this impact indicator.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge and skills in field crop integrated pest management including how to monitor crops, decide upon an acceptable level of pest injury, and mechanical, cultural, and chemical techniques to control problem weeds, insects, and diseases. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at pesticide re-certification trainings (PAT), as well as at other pest management programs will be surveyed via in-session questionnaires to determine if they adopted any new pest management practices or diversified their pest management practices as a result of UNHCE educational programs.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Condition Outcome: Increase the sustainability of the New Hampshire dairy, livestock, and equine industries.

Action Outcome:

NH dairy and livestock producers utilize Field Crop Integrated Pest Management (Bt corn trial, root worm and pest monitoring, crop meetings), for improved weed control, pest monitoring, and pest control methods.

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  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome:

NH dairy and livestock producers learn the principals and practices of Field Crop Integrated Pest Management to improve weed control, and pest monitoring and control methods.

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  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at pesticide re-certification trainings (PAT), as well as at other pest management programs will be surveyed via in-session questionnaires to determine if they adopted any new pest management practices or diversified their pest management practices as a result of UNHCE educational programs.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Action Outcome:

NH dairy producers improve their production practices and problem solving including herd health, milk production, forage quality, and farm efficiency.

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  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome:

NH dairy producers increase their knowledge in herd health, milk production, forage quality, farm efficiency, new technologies animal nutrition, mastitis prevention, cow comfort, and ways to increase production.

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  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome:

NH producers increase their skills in animal composting, improving milk quality, utilizing photoperiod for increased production, and basic animal nutrition knowledge.

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  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Action Outcome:

NH dairy producers utilize new technologies and research in animal nutrition, mastitis prevention, forage management, cow comfort, and dairy production.

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  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome:

NH dairy producers increase their knowledge in herd health, milk production, forage quality, farm efficiency, new technologies animal nutrition, mastitis prevention, cow comfort, and ways to increase production.

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  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Action Outcome:

NH equine managers implement effective manure management methods and structures, basic horse health care practices, and improved pasture management and forage production methods.

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  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome:

NH equine managers increase their understanding of effective manure management methods, basic horse health care practices, and pasture management and forage production.

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  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Action Outcome:

NH livestock producers are effective in the areas of livestock production including ruminant nutrition and production basics.

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  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome:

NH livestock producers learn effective promotional methods, ways to increase farm profitability, and ruminant nutrition and other livestock production basics.

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  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Action Outcome:

NH livestock producers increase profits and efficiency through improved structural renovations, barn designs, manure storage systems and farm layouts.

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  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome:

NH livestock producers learn effective promotional methods, ways to increase farm profitability, and ruminant nutrition and other livestock production basics.

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  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome:

NH livestock producers learn how to improve structural renovations, barn designs, manure storage systems and farm layouts.

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  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Action Outcome:

NH poultry producers improve their production practices and problem solving including flock health, rate of gain, and farm efficiency.

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  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome:

NH poultry producers increase their knowledge in basic production practices and problem solving including flock health, rate of gain, and farm efficiency.

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  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Action Outcome:

NH producers develop whole farm plans that integrate economic, environmental and quality of life parameters for farms and farmers.  Also included are farm succession plans, tax planning and record keeping.

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  • Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Farmers increase their abilities in financial record keeping, financial analysis, and income tax management. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome:

NH producers learn how to develop whole farm plans that integrate economic, environmental and quality of life parameters.

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  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Producers increase their ability to develop and implement business plans that identify goals, alternative markets, potential profits, sources of capital, and business structure. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Condition Outcome: Increase the sustainability of the NH fruit and vegetable industries.

Action Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers are using university and on-farm research to enhance fruit and vegetable quality including; biorational/reduced-risk pesticides, new propagation techniques, season extension techniques, lighting, new pest and disease management practices, shipping methods, new crops and new cultivars for NH production conditions and markets. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers increase their knowledge of new university and on-farm research that can enhance fruit and vegetable quality including; biorational/reduced-risk pesticides, new propagation techniques, season extension techniques, lighting, new pest and disease management practices, shipping methods, new crops and new cultivars for NH production conditions and markets. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

       Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings and other major UNHCE educational activities to get information directly from producers regarding adoption of any recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

Action Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers conduct research on their farms to evaluate the suitability of alternative cropping practices. (Show details)

  • Indicator :

    AG4 - 30% of participants implement risk management strategies including crop insurance, diversification of products and crops, conservation easements, and other risk reducing strategies.

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at each Risk Management activity (about 4 to 6 per year) will be surveyed to see if they have, or if they intend to, adopt any of the practices listed in the impact indicator. The survey will have a place for the participants to include their contact information if they intend to adopt any of the practices and if they are amenable to being contacted six months from the event. A random sample of those who provided their contact information will be surveyed via phone or electronically to see if any of the practices above were adopted.

Learning Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers increase their skills in conducting on-farm research. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge of alternative nutrient cropping systems suitable to NH growing conditions. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

       Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings and other major UNHCE educational activities to get information directly from producers regarding adoption of any recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

Action Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers develop and implement nutrient management plans for their fruit and vegetable cropping systems. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

  • Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

      Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their ability to develop nutrient management plans by understanding new research, nutrient cycles, soil and tissue testing procedures and results, nutrient export channels, and crop utilization. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge of alternative nutrient cropping systems suitable to NH growing conditions. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level. 

       Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings and other major UNHCE educational activities to get information directly from producers regarding adoption of any recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

Action Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers monitor their crops to decide upon an acceptable level of pest injury and then employ a combination of mechanical, cultural, and chemical techniques to control problem weeds, insects, or diseases. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator : AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at pesticide re-certification trainings (PAT), as well as at other pest management programs will be surveyed via in-session questionnaires to determine if they adopted any new pest management practices or diversified their pest management practices as a result of UNHCE educational programs.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers learn how to monitor their crops, determine acceptable levels of pest injury and employ combinations of mechanical, cultural, and chemical techniques to control problem weeds, insects, or diseases. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
  • Indicator: AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Participants at pesticide re-certification trainings (PAT), as well as at other pest management programs will be surveyed via in-session questionnaires to determine if they adopted any new pest management practices or diversified their pest management practices as a result of UNHCE educational programs.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their ability to develop nutrient management plans by understanding new research, nutrient cycles, soil and tissue testing procedures and results, nutrient export channels, and crop utilization. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.

  • Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.

Condition Outcome: UNH CE agriculture resources staff, UNH faculty and NH farmer educators are meeting the needs of sustainable agricultural communities in NH and the NESARE region as a result of SARE professional development programs (PDP).

Inputs and Outputs

Program: Agricultural Resources (Show details)

   Outputs

      

Workshops/Conferences:

  • single & multi-day, grower schools
  • Farm & Forest
  • Producer Association Meetings
    (Show details)
Delivery method: Workshop (s)
Associated indicators: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)

AG4 - 30% of participants implement risk management strategies including crop insurance, diversification of products and crops, conservation easements, and other risk reducing strategies.


AG5 - 20% of participants increase the yield and/or improve the quality of their forage crops.


AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)


AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

(Statewide target is 50 participants).

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Number planned: 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200
Locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | New England | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | New England | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Pasture Walks    (Show details)
Delivery method: Group Discussion
Associated indicators: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)

AG5 - 20% of participants increase the yield and/or improve the quality of their forage crops.

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012
Number planned: 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Farm/Site Visits - includes kitchen table meetings and private consultations    (Show details)
Delivery method: One-on-One Consultation
Associated indicators: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)

AG4 - 30% of participants implement risk management strategies including crop insurance, diversification of products and crops, conservation easements, and other risk reducing strategies.


AG5 - 20% of participants increase the yield and/or improve the quality of their forage crops.


AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)


AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

(Statewide target is 50 participants).

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Number planned: 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
Locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Publications & News:fact sheets, news releases, newsletters,web page,TV & Radio Spots    (Show details)
Delivery method: other-indirect
Associated indicators: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)

AG4 - 30% of participants implement risk management strategies including crop insurance, diversification of products and crops, conservation easements, and other risk reducing strategies.


AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)


AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

(Statewide target is 50 participants).

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Number planned: 0 0 0 0 0
Locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Research - on farm and university-based    (Show details)
Delivery method: Group Discussion
Associated indicators: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)

AG5 - 20% of participants increase the yield and/or improve the quality of their forage crops.


AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Number planned: 500 500 500 500 500
Locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      

Misc Public Events:

  • Agricultural festivals
  • County Fairs
  • Road Races
  • Other public events
    (Show details)
Delivery method: other-indirect
Associated indicators: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

(Statewide target is 50 participants).

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Number planned: 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000
Locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Radio and TV Spots    (Show details)
Delivery method: TV Media Programs
Associated indicators: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)

AG4 - 30% of participants implement risk management strategies including crop insurance, diversification of products and crops, conservation easements, and other risk reducing strategies.


AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

(Statewide target is 50 participants).

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Number planned: 0 0 0 0 0
Locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Twilight Meetings    (Show details)
Delivery method: Workshop (s)
Associated indicators: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability.  (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)

AG5 - 20% of participants increase the yield and/or improve the quality of their forage crops.


AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.
AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting.

AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1)

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Number planned: 450 450 450 450 450
Locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Phone Consultations    (Show details)
Delivery method: One-on-One Consultation
Associated indicators: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.

AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

(Statewide target is 50 participants).

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Number planned: 13000 13000 13000 13000 13000
Locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Plant Diagnostic Lab    (Show details)
Delivery method: One-on-One Consultation
Associated indicators: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.

AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

(Statewide target is 50 participants).

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012
Number planned: 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250
Locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Pesticide Applicator Training    (Show details)
Delivery method: Workshop (s)
Associated indicators: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Number planned: 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500
Locales: Sullivan | Strafford | Rockingham | Merrimack | Hillsborough | Grafton | Coos | Cheshire | Carroll | Belknap | Sullivan | Strafford | Rockingham | Merrimack | Hillsborough | Grafton | Coos | Cheshire | Carroll | Belknap |


 


      Grants - Development and Administration    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


      Arthropod Identification    (Show details)
Delivery method: One-on-One Consultation
Associated indicators: AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices.

AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

(Statewide target is 50 participants).


 


      Soil and Plant Tissue Testing    (Show details)
Delivery method: other-indirect
Associated indicators: AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)


 


      Master Gardener Program    (Show details)
Delivery method: Education Class
Associated indicators:

AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.

(Statewide target is 50 participants).

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Number planned: 0 0 0 0 0
Locales: Sullivan | Strafford | Rockingham | Merrimack | Hillsborough | Grafton | Coos | Cheshire | Carroll | Belknap | Sullivan | Strafford | Rockingham | Merrimack | Hillsborough | Grafton | Coos | Cheshire | Carroll | Belknap |


 


   Inputs:

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Effort:

Reporting Year Days Seasonal Staff Days
2007 0 0
2008 0 0
2009 0 0
2010 0 0
2011 0 0


Special intent: Agricultural programs will reach out to under served audiences by working with urban immigrant and refugee populations on home horticulture and community gardening projects. Additionally, there are several major efforts aimed at connecting low income populations with locally grown, healthy foods, working with immigrant labor populations who participate in the H2A program, and reaching out to women farmers who seek help in procuring and managing their farms.


Total numbers for plan:

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Days 0 0 0 0 0
Grant Days 0 0 0 0 0
Integrated Research 0 0 0 0 0
Multistate 0 0 0 0 0
Seasonal Staff Days 0 0 0 0 0

Plan History

Date Person
03/09/2006 Review requested by Lisa Townson
03/10/2006 Reviewed by Lisa Townson
06/02/2006 Approved by Lisa Townson
08/13/2007 Rolled over by Lisa Townson
08/15/2007 Rolled over by Lisa Townson