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New Hampshire

Capital: Concord
Population: 1,235,786
Founded: June 21, 1788 (9th state)
State Bird: Purple Finch
State Tree: White Birch
State Flower: Lilac
Number of Counties: 10
Largest City: Manchester Population: 107,006

Soil

The soil is typically stony and relatively infertile. Soils classified as spodosols are common in northern NH, while inceptisols are prevalent in the south.

General

In 2000 there were 3100 farms in New Hampshire. Farmland occupied 169,968 hectares (420,000 acres) of which 32% was used to grow crops. The rest is mostly woodlots and pasture.

Animals

Dairy products account for nearly 1/3 of the states total farm income. Other livestock raised includes beef cattle and hogs. Chicken, cattle and calves and turkeys are also sold.

Climate

The growing season averages 120 days throughout most of the state. Humid short summers, long cold winters.  Variation in Temperature depending on if you are near the mountains or the ocean. January temperature average 12oF to 26oF with July temps average 63oF to 70oF. Precipitation averages 40” although the White Mountains receive about 46”.

Crops

The chief commercial crops raised in New Hampshire are greenhouse and nursery products, Christmas trees, and apples. Various vegetables and forest products are also sold. Hay is the chief field crop grown to feed livestock. Sweat corn is the leading vegetable that is produced. Many farmers tap the maple trees on their land to produce maple syrup and sugar. Forest products are also produced in New Hampshire.