UNH Cooperative Extension - Coös County

09/29/2026

Once a Spartan, always a Spartan! A huge shoutout and thank you to Whitefield Fire Chief John Ross (WMRHS Class of '84, center) for volunteering his time at the North Country Career Expo on September 15th!

Co-Directors Michelle Gross (WMRHS) and Ray Berthiaume (UNH Extension Office) are so grateful for all the amazing volunteers who helped make the event a success!

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

Webinar series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals meets third Tuesday from October 2026 - March 2027. Virtual but registration required. Cost per session: Non-credit seeking participants are free, 1 pesticide recertification credit: $10.00

09/28/2026

We are so happy you attended and enjoyed the event!

09/19/2026

Coös County 4-H Achievement Ceremony & New Year Kickoff!
November 7, 2026 | 9:30am - 1:00pm
629 Main Street, Lancaster, NH
North Country Resource Center
Granite State Room

In the Coös County 4-H Program, we like to step back and reflect on the past year of accomplishments. The Coös County 4-H Achievement Ceremony is the perfect time to do this. It also represents a great opportunity for you to meet the rest of the Coös County 4-H Family, share experiences of the past year and introduce new families to 4-H.

We are planning to hold this event with time for food and activities. All are welcome to come and find out more about 4-H in Coös County. Please be sure to RSVP to tell how many people will be attending, if you will bring a dish to share (or choose another item on the list to bring), and sign up for an interactive activity if you'd like.

Be sure to spread the word about this event to your family and friends. Bring them along for our new year kick-off including some activities along with the awards ceremony. Can't wait to see you all!

Please RSVP through SignUp Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0544A5AB29A2FC1-65861190-2026

Snow Date: November 8 | 1:00pm - 4:00 pm

09/11/2026

Hi everyone. I wanted to make you aware of changes in our phone system. I know a lot of you have been calling our office and ask to speak to someone by their extension number. However, those numbers have changed. We don't have the availability yet for you to call and select their extension number, but it is coming. You will need to call our office number: 603-788-4961 or 603-862-7012 and we can transfer you. We do NOT have the ability to text or receive texts with our phone system.

If you prefer you can always email the staff member you are looking for and they can get back to you:
Ray Berthiaume, Forestry: [email protected]
Will Hastings, Ag: [email protected]
Christine Whiting, 4-H: [email protected]
Andy Schafermeyer, 4-H Outdoor Rec: [email protected]
Caroly McQuistion, Admin Asst/Receptionist: [email protected]
Tracy Shepard, Admin Asst/Barry Camp Registration: [email protected]

08/20/2026

📢 Volunteers Needed! 📢

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the North Country Career Expo a fantastic experience for local students!

Event Details:
📅 Date: September 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Lancaster Fairgrounds

How you will help:
👋 Meet and greet arriving students.
🧭 Answer questions and provide guidance.
📋 Support event organizers to keep things running smoothly.

Come be a part of an event that connects students with career opportunities and helps them explore their future!

Ready to join us? Please contact Ray Berthiaume, UNH Extension, Natural Resources Field Specialist/County Forester
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 603-862-7123

08/19/2026

Attention 4-H Alumni NH 4H Alumni

"Memories & Milkshakes"
Hey Coös and Ess*x 4-H Alumni! Remember the thrill of finishing that final project? The smell of the barns? The taste of a Dairy Bar milkshake? It’s time to bring those memories back to life!

We are building a 4-H Alumni Throwback Display in the 4-H Hall this year, and we need your memorabilia to make it complete. We want to see your:
4-H t-shirts & club banners 👕
Prize-winning projects & record books 📚
Ribbons, photos, and fair memories 🥇

To sweeten the deal, if you bring in a piece of your 4-H history to display, we will hand you a coupon for a FREE item at the Dairy Bar! Yes, a FREE ITEM from the 4-H Dairy Bar, just for taking a trip down memory lane.

Please contact Christine Whiting, 4-H Program Manager, to sign up: [email protected].

08/19/2026

Forestry Basics Workshop
August 20, 2026 | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Teneriffe Mountain
120 Sam Plummer Rd, Milton, NH 03851

Join us for us for this walk led by UNH-CE foresters, Wendy Scribner and Lindsay Watkins, at Teneriffe Mountain to learn more about your local woods!

Topics Include:
Invasives
Tree ID
Insects & Diseases
Crown Spacing & Tree Health
Thinning your trees
Creating openings for new growth
And more!
Details:
Bring your own lunch and plenty of water! This will be a moderately strenuous hike with some uneven terrain. Be sure to bring bug spray and dress appropriately for the weather. ​

REGISTRATION LINK IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

08/13/2026

Fuel the North Country Workforce! Become a 2026 Career Expo Sponsor!

Remember the energy of our first Expo in 2024? We had two real helicopters on site and completely redefined what a career fair can be! On September 15, 2026, we are taking that success and turning the volume all the way up at the Lancaster Fair Grounds.

We rely entirely on sponsors to keep this massive, hands-on event running. Your business can directly inspire hundreds of students from Coös, Grafton, Carroll counties, Vermont, and Maine, plus connect with adult job seekers at our afternoon community fair! We also accept Individual Donations. Anyone can donate any amount to help the career Expo. You do not need to be a business to donate/sponsor.

Why Sponsor?
Massive Visibility: Get your brand in front of hundreds of students, job seekers, and local families.
Direct Recruiting: Meet motivated candidates face-to-face.
Community Impact: Build a stronger, more resilient North Country economy.

Pick Your Sponsorship Level
Every dollar goes directly toward funding the event, and all packages include high-visibility perks like your logo on our recognition board, brochure, promotional items, and your business name featured in our press releases! (Note: anyone, individual or business, gets their name on the sponsor list)
🛠️ $500+ | Dream Builders Sponsor
🌟 $250 | Future Leaders Sponsor
🌱 $100 | Rising Stars Sponsor
We also accept custom flat-rate donations to support the cause!

Ready to Lock In Your Impact?
⚠ Deadline: All sponsorships and company logos must be submitted by August 31, 2026.
Email your logo to: [email protected]
Pay Online: https://unh-usnh.nbsstore.net/sponsorship-2
Pay by Check: Make payable to UNH Cooperative Extension and mail to: UNH Extension, 629A Main Street, Lancaster NH 03584.
Need an Invoice? Just let us know, and we will mail one to the address on your vendor registration!

Sponsorship questions: Contact Ray Berthiaume by email: [email protected] or call 603-788-4961.