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Farming in New Hampshire

Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for New Hampshire is not published yet. Choose a county for local referrals and listings.

Local help

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All New Hampshire resources

  • University of New Hampshire Cooperative ExtensionNew Hampshire

    New Hampshire's land-grant Extension service. Its agriculture section includes pages for beginning farmers and a county office list for finding local help.

    Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (New Hampshire)Find a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • UNH Extension Soil Testing ServiceNew Hampshire

    University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension's soil analysis service, with fertilizer and lime recommendations written for the crop being grown. Useful for testing a hayfield, pasture, garden or small commercial planting before and after a purchase.

    Tests listed by the lab: standard soil fertility (extractable nutrients, pH, organic matter), hay and pasture field soil test, organic matter, soil texture class, micronutrients, heavy metals, lead screening, compost

    Submitting samples: Samples can be mailed or dropped off at the lab in Durham with a submission form for the type of site being tested.

    Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

    Soil and plant testing labsServes: New Hampshire (farmers, homeowners and researchers)Office: Durham, NHVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

    National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

    Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

    List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Service CentersNationwide

    Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Counties in New Hampshire

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