The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension announced on Apr. 2 a series of educational and networking events planned for cut flower growers throughout the state in 2026. The programming includes farm tours, webinars, and a conference aimed at helping local farmers develop new skills and connect with peers.
These initiatives are designed to support the growing sector of cut flower production in New Hampshire by providing opportunities for learning about pest management, fertility practices, and business development.
The schedule begins with a Cut Flower Growers Twilight Meeting at Spring Ledge Farm in New London on July 22, which will feature a tour and workshop on basic pest and disease management. A webinar focused on pest scouting and identification is set for July 29. Another twilight meeting will be held at Joppa Hill Educational Farm in Bedford on August 26, offering insights into fertilizer use in commercial systems. On September 2, there will be a webinar about fertility management for commercial-scale flower production. The season concludes with the Cut Flower Growers’ Conference on October 20, where participants can engage in peer-to-peer conversations, structured networking sessions, panel discussions, and expert presentations.
Amy Loader began working for University of New Hampshire Extension in 2001 as an agriculture educator, according to the official website. The organization promotes social well-being by supporting healthy communities, thriving youth, strong families and resilient ecosystems according to its official website. It utilizes county offices along with specialized facilities like the Geospatial Technologies Training Center and a soil testing lab according to its official website.
University of New Hampshire Extension serves as the outreach arm of the University of New Hampshire through partnerships with county, state and federal entities according to its official website. It engages roughly 6,000 volunteers annually across fourteen programs according to its official website, aiming to enhance communities through reliable expertise and hands-on learning strategies.
University of New Hampshire Extension functions as the outreach component delivering educational initiatives that bolster communities across various sectors. It maintains presence statewide involving volunteers in programs addressing community growth and environmental stewardship; it supports public efforts through practical research-informed strategies for people, enterprises and local areas according to its official website.