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UNH Sponsors Final Poinsettia Open House
UNH sponsors final Poinsettia Open House –
A few days ago I visited the University of New Hampshire’s Poinsettia Open House in Durham. This is an annual three-day event held after Thanksgiving.
This year the exhibit, held in the University’s greenhouse, included over fifty poinsettia varieties. (below)
While there, I found out that UNH’s horticulture degree program will end May 30, 2019.
I was sorry to hear that news.
Over the years I have visited UNH’s greenhouses various times for many events they sponsor like the Poinsettia Open House.
Also, part of my training as a Master Gardener took place in the very same UNH greenhouses.
UNH’s Thompson School of Applied Science will continue to offer two-year associates’ degrees. They include Veterinary Technology, Forest Technology, and in an Applied Animal Science program emphasizing livestock animals.
The Thompson School however will no longer offer degrees in Civil Technology, Culinary Arts and Nutrition, Horticultural Technology, or Integrated Agriculture Management.
UNH leadership explains its decision in this way.
The market has changed.
There is increased competition in availability and price for two-year associates’ degrees, fewer students in the applicant pool, and a significant increase nationally for short-term credentials.
All of this has led to decreasing enrollment and offerings not in line with state and regional workforce needs.
I know this was a hard decision for the University to make.
Many people have signed a petition to reinstate the Horticultural Technology program.
Not sure that will help, but I would sign it in a heart beat.
We need more programs in Horticulture, not fewer.
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