Cheshire County UNH Cooperative Extension

NRCS in NH accepting applications for Conservation Programs.
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has set a signup deadline for their first round of funding for the next fiscal year. Agricultural producers and forestland owners should apply through their local USDA Service Center by October 16, 2026, to be considered in the first round of funding.
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/NewHampshire/news/nrcs-in-new-hampshire-accepting-applications-for-conservation-programs

Congratulations, Carl Majewski on receiving the Cheshire County Conservation District's Educator of the Year award. This honor is well deserved.

Did you know that UNH Extension has a quarterly newsletter for landowners? We provide private woodlot owners in New Hampshire with woodlot management news, pest updates, blogs written by staff, resources, and more! Sign up by clicking the link in the comments below.

Just a reminder that living in New England gives us a variety of weather, and this weekend is no exception. 🌧⛈🌤☀💨

Sullivan County Farm Day IS a rain or shine event. The farms will still be offering things to see, touch, taste, do, and make, along with optional purchases, so bring the appropriate gear for the weather. See you there!!

12 Local Farms. ONE GREAT DAY! A beautiful way to spend a fall day. 🍁🍎🎃
Sullivan County Farm Day – Something for Everyone!
September 26 | 10 AM–4 PM
FREE admission to the farms! Some farms may offer activities for a fee.
Full map & info: SULLIVAN COUNTY FARM DAY September 26, 2026; 10am-4pm
https://bit.ly/SullivanCountyFarmDay

NH Master Gardener Presentation on Composting
Thursday, September 17 at 1:15pm
Keene Senior Center
Registration required by calling 603-903-9680
This talk is perfect for beginners but will also offer tips and tricks for those already composting.

Last week, Cheshire County Master Gardeners had the pleasure of tabling at Art in the Park, representing the Friends of the Arboretum of Ashuelot River Park and UNH Extension Master Gardener Program. A great opportunity to connect with the community!

Learn more about the NH Master Gardener Program: https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/yard-garden/new-hampshire-master-gardeners

UNH Extension Yard & Garden

The Conserving Your Land book is a guide for landowners, conservation commissions, citizens, and others interested in learning about land conservation options and techniques. Originally written in 2005 by the Forest Society's Center for Land Conservation Assistance, the guide was revised and updated in 2019, and reprinted with minor corrections in 2024. Click the link in the comments to download a copy!

NEW DATE!
Choosing and Using on a Small Woodlot
September 14, 2026 | 3:00 - 5:00pm
East Alstead, NH

During this workshop, foresters and the landowner will show participants how to decide which trees to leave and which trees to cut during forest management based on the landowner's stewardship goals and interests. We hope that what you learn in these woods could be applicable in your own backyard.

There will be a demonstration of using the log arch to extract a cut log. The log arch is available to rent through CCCD.

Event is free. Registration required: https://www.cheshireconservation.org/event-details/new-date-choosing-and-using-on-a-small-woodlot

RAIN DATE: September 15th