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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices6-4-2012UNH Officials Reaffirm Commitment toAgriculture and Open SpaceErika MantzUNH Media RelationsFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationMantz, Erika, "UNH Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Agriculture and Open Space" (2012). UNH Today. 3983.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/3983UNH News Release: UNH Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Agriculture and Open SpaceMedia RelationsUNH Home | UNH News | UNH TodaySearch UNH• Email• Print•   Text  June 4, 2012 UNH Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Agriculture and Open SpaceDURHAM, N.H. – In response to a recent proposal to convert core space on the University of New Hampshire campus from open agricultural lands to retail development that generated broad-based concern on campus, in the surrounding community, and at the state level, the University of New Hampshire’s leadership has reaffirmed the institution's commitment to agricultural and environmental teaching and research, and the conservation of open lands. The proposal was one of many put forward as part of a campus master planning process that allows the university to test alternate visions of its future. That commitment is consistent with a number of recent university initiatives. The College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) recently hired several new faculty in the area of sustainable agriculture and ecosystems, and also established the first organic dairy research farm in the country at a land grant university. A new major in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems is growing rapidly, and a nationally unique program in Ecogastronomy, which combines courses in agriculture, nutrition and hospitality management, has been very successful.“The response of the community, both on and off campus, has made it clear once again that the agricultural mission and a strong environmental ethic are core values of the institution,” said UNH President Mark Huddleston. “Any planning process is an opportunity to test ideas and search for new approaches. While the process and timing of some of the proposals might have been improved, the value of the process is reaffirmed in the outcome.”  The master plan will include language specifying that changes to near-campus agricultural fields will be limited to those that sustain, and when possible enhance, the educational, agricultural and aesthetic value of the land.Provost John Aber highlighted the development and growth of new facilities and academic programs. “Our new agricultural programs and facilities have attracted increased student interest, major federal grants, and significant private support. We see this as a growth area for UNH in response to the rapidly expanding local and sustainable food economies throughout New England, as evident in the growth of farmers' markets, local food-based restaurants and local value-added processing.”Jon Wraith, dean of COLSA and director of the N.H. Agricultural Experiment Station, pointed out the importance of close-in research and teaching facilities to delivering a quality educational experience. “UNH is unique among regional land grant institutions in terms of the amount of agricultural land within walking distance of the core campus. These lands, along with the recently rededicated College Woods area, provide important teaching and research resources in support of student success. We know that these lands are an important asset in student recruitment, as well as state and alumnus pride in the university.”Page 1 of 2UNH News: UNH Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Agriculture and Open Space1/31/2018http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/releases/2012/jun/em04space.cfm.htmlState Commissioner of Agriculture, Markets & Food Lorraine Merrill has welcomed the expanding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in agriculture and food and agriculture-related fields of study. “Students and alumni tell us that having agricultural teaching and research facilities and the beauty of farmlands and woodlands all within walking distance of campus makes UNH a very special institution. I look forward to seeing how the next revision to the campus master plan update further articulates UNH’s commitment to agricultural and environmental teaching and research, and the conservation of the open lands that are a signature feature of this land, sea and space grant university.”-30-Media Contact: Erika Mantz | 603-862-1567 | UNH Media Relations Read UNH TodayUNH Photo GalleryGet ConnectedFind us on Facebook Follow UNH Today on Twitter UNH on Google Plus UNH on Foursquare UNH YouTube ChannelUNH Alumni Association on LinkedIn• Home• Expert List• Resources• Image Gallery• Getting the Word Out• Press Tips• About UNH• Contact Media RelationsCopyright © 2018, The University of New Hampshire  •  Durham, NH 03824  •  UNH main directory: (603) 862-1234. Media Relations is a unit of Communications & Public Affairs which is a division of University Advancement. 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UNH Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Agriculture and Open Space

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6-4-2012
UNH Officials Reaffirm Commitment to
Agriculture and Open Space
Erika Mantz
UNH Media Relations
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June 4, 2012 
UNH Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Agriculture and Open Space
DURHAM, N.H. – In response to a recent proposal to convert core space on the University of New Hampshire campus 
from open agricultural lands to retail development that generated broad-based concern on campus, in the surrounding 
community, and at the state level, the University of New Hampshire’s leadership has reaffirmed the institution's 
commitment to agricultural and environmental teaching and research, and the conservation of open lands. The proposal 
was one of many put forward as part of a campus master planning process that allows the university to test alternate 
visions of its future. 
That commitment is consistent with a number of recent university initiatives. The College of Life Sciences and 
Agriculture (COLSA) recently hired several new faculty in the area of sustainable agriculture and ecosystems, and also 
established the first organic dairy research farm in the country at a land grant university. A new major in Sustainable 
Agriculture and Food Systems is growing rapidly, and a nationally unique program in Ecogastronomy, which 
combines courses in agriculture, nutrition and hospitality management, has been very successful.
“The response of the community, both on and off campus, has made it clear once again that the agricultural mission 
and a strong environmental ethic are core values of the institution,” said UNH President Mark Huddleston. “Any 
planning process is an opportunity to test ideas and search for new approaches. While the process and timing of some 
of the proposals might have been improved, the value of the process is reaffirmed in the outcome.”  The master plan 
will include language specifying that changes to near-campus agricultural fields will be limited to those that sustain, 
and when possible enhance, the educational, agricultural and aesthetic value of the land.
Provost John Aber highlighted the development and growth of new facilities and academic programs. “Our new 
agricultural programs and facilities have attracted increased student interest, major federal grants, and significant 
private support. We see this as a growth area for UNH in response to the rapidly expanding local and sustainable food 
economies throughout New England, as evident in the growth of farmers' markets, local food-based restaurants and 
local value-added processing.”
Jon Wraith, dean of COLSA and director of the N.H. Agricultural Experiment Station, pointed out the importance of 
close-in research and teaching facilities to delivering a quality educational experience. “UNH is unique among regional 
land grant institutions in terms of the amount of agricultural land within walking distance of the core campus. These 
lands, along with the recently rededicated College Woods area, provide important teaching and research resources in 
support of student success. We know that these lands are an important asset in student recruitment, as well as state and 
alumnus pride in the university.”
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1/31/2018http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/releases/2012/jun/em04space.cfm.html
State Commissioner of Agriculture, Markets & Food Lorraine Merrill has welcomed the expanding opportunities for 
undergraduate and graduate students interested in agriculture and food and agriculture-related fields of study. “Students 
and alumni tell us that having agricultural teaching and research facilities and the beauty of farmlands and woodlands 
all within walking distance of campus makes UNH a very special institution. I look forward to seeing how the next 
revision to the campus master plan update further articulates UNH’s commitment to agricultural and environmental 
teaching and research, and the conservation of the open lands that are a signature feature of this land, sea and space 
grant university.”
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