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Looking to support local food and children's nutrition? Buy "Early Sprouts" produce at Hannah Grimes Marketplace on Main Street in Keene. The produce is grown and harvested by preschoolers at ten schools throughout the region with the staff of Keene State College's Early Sprouts Garden Project. Hannah Grimes will donate 100% of the produce sales back to the Early Sprouts Garden Project.
The Early Sprouts Garden Project engages preschool children in a 24-week nutrition and gardening program. Children work in raised organic garden beds, explore vegetables using all of their senses, and learn how to cook six types of vegetables. Families receive a "take-home prep kit" each week, with a recipe and all the needed ingredients to reinforce learning. One parent shares, "My son went from being excited about dinosaurs to being excited about squash - we have eight varieties in our home right now."
Hannah Grimes Marketplace is open seven days a week. To reserve produce, please call 603-352-6862.
To learn more about Keene State College's Early Sprouts Program visit Keene State's Early Sprouts gardens just beside the CDC in Elliot Center or http://www.earlysprouts.org. |
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Roasting Chickens For Sale
Abenaki Springs Farm in Walpole will have fresh organic chickens available at their farm with pick-up on three different dates. For more information, please call Erin or Bruce Bickford at 445-2157.
Spring Sun Farm in Westmoreland will have fresh chicken available for pick up this weekend. Email Chris for more information at hayhurst33@yahoo.com.
Accoutant Needed
Tracie Smith, of Tracie's Community Farm, is looking for an accountant who is used to working with small businesses/farms to help with the farm book keeping and taxes. If you have any suggestions, email farmertracie@hotmail.com.
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Newmarket Community Garden
a Big Success
By Melissa Lattman, from SeacoastOnline, August 8, 2008
Newmarket, NH - Nestled at the end of a long dirt road is the Newmarket Community Garden brimming with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, squash, tomatoes and other produce. The Newmarket Community Garden Group includes town residents and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension specialists who joined together to make space available for local residents to garden. The group's goal is to strengthen the Newmarket community by fostering the production of local foods and bringing together diverse community residents, Wingate said.
The gardeners said there are many benefits to the community garden. "It's an opportunity (for people) to grow their own food with food prices as high as they are," Wingate said. Joan DeYoreo said with locally grown food, "you know where the food comes from," given recent food scares involving imported foods. "Being in the garden is very therapeutic, too," DeYoreo said.
To read entire article, visit SeacoastOnline.com.
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Sustainability Fact of the Week
NH LOSING 20,000 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE |
| "New Hampshire has been the fastest growing state in New England for the last four decades," says UNH Cooperative Extension agricultural business management specialist Mike Sciabarrasi. "One major consequence of this growth is that the state is losing approximately 20,000 acres of open space to development every year. These agricultural and forest lands being lost to other land uses provide essential ecological services such as clean water and air, groundwater recharge, and wildlife habitat. They provide the scenic backdrop that draws people here to live and visit." |
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Monadnock Farm & Community Connection's
"Feast on This" Film Festival:
Celebrating Farms, Community, Sustainability, & Health, September 11-14
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The First Annual "Feast on This" Film Festival in Keene, sponsored by Monadnock Farm & Community Connection (MFCC) and Spirited Nutrition, seeks to entertain while raising food, farming, and nutrition awareness. The festival includes such movies as: "King Corn", "Two Angry Moms", "Simply Raw", and a variety of short films. Film hosts include the Hannah Grimes Localvore Project, Stonewall Farm, Fritz the Place to Eat, First Course Culinary Training & Catering, and others. More event details are set to be released by mid-August.
For more information about MFCC, contact Amanda Costello at 603-756-2988 ext.116 or email at amanda.costello@nh.nacdnet.net. |
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Stonewall Farm Bike for Bovines
Sunday August 17, 8a.m. - 3p.m.
Stonewall Farm will host a 10+ mile mountain bike race. The event is a fundraiser to support the Farm's many programs and initiatives which promote responsible, sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship. The course includes logging roads, single-track and downhill rides with approximately 2000 feet of climbing. Certificates and prizes will be awarded, with cash prizes for professional riders.
In addition to three races, activities taking place at the Farm on race day include a children's race, horse-drawn hayrides, self-guided family rides, a bouncy house, tours of the farm and other family activities.
Race-day registration starting at 8 a.m. will be available but online registration is encouraged and can be found at: bikereg.com or call Stonewall Farm at 603-357-7278 for registration forms.
Check here for other upcoming events. . . .
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Grow Your Own Organic Garden
Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m.
Maplewood Natural Organics, Highgate, VT |
Want to cut your food bill and become more self-sufficient, but unsure of how to start? This workshop will be led by experienced organic gardener and farmer Hannah Noel, who grows over 40 vegetables and fruits. Pre-registration is required. $20 for NOFA members, $30 for non-members. Please bring a trowel and work gloves as well as a potluck dish to share for lunch. For more information and to register, contact: NOFA-VT, 802-434-4122,
info@nofavt.org
Click here to see more NOFA VT Events . . . . |
D Acres Farm
August Events
D Acres, Dorchester, NH Saturday, August 16: FARM DAY
Join the masses for our annual Farm Day harvest celebration, featuring live music, a pig roast, local veggies, raffles, a bonfire, and tours of the farm and gardens! At Farm Day, we welcome over 200 guests to the farm to share a meal (D Acres organic pork, complemented with lots of fresh, local veggies and homemade bread!) and build community! Bring a potluck dessert to share! We are thrilled to welcome the Crunchy Western Boys as the 2008 Farm Day Band!
Monday - Friday, August 18-22: KIDS WEEK AT THE FARM
With Larissa Phillips and Tyler Durham; 9am-1pm; $200 (sliding scale and family discounts available- contact us for more information!) D Acres welcomes youth to participate in real farm activities, including feeding the pigs, and chickens, gathering eggs, harvesting food from the gardens, and preparing and eating it in a tasty, healthy lunch. Young people will be encouraged to marvel at the diversity of life at the farm, and begin to see how plants, animals, insects, and others all work together in a healthy ecological system. Participating children will see that for the farm, and the world beyond, to work, ants, bugs and worms are no less important than oxen, trees, and people. Daily visits to the farm will feed the curiosity children naturally exhibit while fostering growth in a fun and exciting environment. |
| Click here for more information on D Acres Organic Farm & Educational Homestead. |
Prolific Micro-Gardening Organically
Garden Tour & Potluck Dinner
With Northeast Organic Farming Association
Saturday, August 16, 5:30 p.m., Bow |
Hilary and Jeff Warner say they are average people in a regular house who grew up in homes that had family gardens. They started growing organic vegetables and perennials the first year they moved in, 12 years ago. But they didn't know very much and didn't realize that they lacked 2 key ingredients that the gardens of their parents had- good soil and sun. Combine that with chipmunks, moles, and grubs, the results were disappointing. They managed to overcome these obstacles and have a rather prolific micro/mini vegetable and herb garden (~12'x10') along with an extensive perennial border all done organically.
As a Registered Dietitian, Hilary is particularly drawn toward growing nutrient dense vegetables. They have a compost pile, harvest rainwater, and will also talk about how they improved their lawn using organic methods. This year they are experimenting with extending the growing season with second plantings and by starting seeds later indoors. Bring a swimsuit for a possible dip in their pool! Address is 3 Pine Crest Dr, Bow, NH 03304
Click here for directions. |
Composting & Vermicomposting
Cheshire County Small & Beginner Farmer's Workshop
Sunday, August 17th, 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.
At Fertile Fields Farm |
Directions:
Fertile Fields Farm, Westmoreland
Beginner Farmers of New Hampshire is a farmer to farmer network with the goals of connecting farmers and the community, sharing ideas and information, and accessing technical assistance and agricultural education. |
The Sustainability Project
August Calendar of Events |
Work Day in the Emerson Brook Forest:
Sunday, August 17th, 9 am to 4 pm. Looking to be part of a great team effort? Join in the playful work of creating the wheelchair accessible center in Emerson Brook Forest, Gilsum. The event, sponsored by Chesco, a nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities, will focus on trail and garden construction. Come for all or part of the day. Long pants, sturdy shoes and work gloves are recommended. A bag lunch will be provided to those who sign up in advance.
Mushrooms in the Garden and Beyond:
Saturday, August 23rd, 3-6 pm. Join Dave and Jenny Wichland in the Emerson Brook for a mycological landscape workshop and Chanterelle foray. Mushrooms improve soil structure, serve as beneficial companions to plants and cultivate health in the garden and forest ecosystems. Followed by a potluck featuring the delicious Chanterelle mushroom. Sliding scale fee $35-45, barter available.
Board Meeting:
Monday, August 25, 6:30 -8:00 pm. Board of Director's meetings are open to the public and we welcome interested individuals. Come learn more about our activities, programs and opportunities to participate. This month, the agenda includes presentations on Board Governance and Sustainable Fundraising. The meeting will be held at the Cleveland Building community room located at 21 Roxbury Plaza, Keene.
For more information and directions for August events contact Valerie at: (603) 352-1887 or (603) 358-3444 or e-mail info@emersonbrookforest.org. |
Farmers' Summer Feast
Presented by Slow Food & Herban Living
Sunday, August 17th, 5 p.m. |
Our Menu Features, From Local Farms and Gardens: Fresh Bread, Churro Sheep Sausage, with Peppers & Onions, Freshly Picked Squash, Corn on the Cob, Heirloom Tomatoes, Salads of Tantalizing Varieties, Handpicked-for-You Blueberry Delicacies, Fresh Baked Cookies, Fresh Whipped Cream, Refreshing Iced Tea - All ingredients from local sources!
Limited Seating, Reserve NOW! $12 per person; Children under 6 Free; BYOB. Call Aasta at 603-547-2301 and send checks to: Slow Food Monadnock, 121 East Road, Greenfield, NH 03047.
All proceeds will be used to sponsor our Terra Madre Delegate, Lisa Beaudoin of Herban Living. All remaining proceeds will be donated to our local food pantries. Location: Herban Living Farm , 242 General Miller Highway, Temple, NH; www.herbanlivingbandb.com Slow Food Raffle: Tickets on sale now - 1 for $5 & 5 for $20
Grand Prize: 2009 Herban Living CSA Share a $500 value
Grand Prize will be drawn August 17th
All other prizes will be drawn Sunday September 14th
* Garden Tour with Roger Swain
*Dinner for 8 by Aasta & Nell
*Slow Food Membership for 1 year
*Ben Watson's Guide to Cider
*Slow Food Cookbooks
*Gift Certificates to local Establishments
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Canning Classes with Chef Hunn Monday, August 18th & 25th, 6 - 9 p.m. - $45
Atlantic Culinary, Dover, NH |
August 18th: Canning safety techniques with High Acid Fruits. In this class each person will have hands on experience of how to freeze and can High Acid Fruits and vegetables. Each Person will leave the class with a high acid vegetable frozen and canned, a fruit frozen and canned, and a chutney plus a Ball Blue Book on Canning Techniques and Recipes.
August 25th: Canning safety techniques with Low Acid, Vegetables, Pickling and Fruits. In this class each person will have hands on experience of how to freeze and can Low Acid Vegetables, Pickling techniques and freezing Whole Berries. Each Person will leave the class with a low acid
vegetable frozen and canned, a fruit frozen and canned, and a jar of pickles, frozen fruit plus a Ball Blue Book on Canning Techniques and Recipes.
Classes are limited to 25 attendees and must be pre paid. Please register at WBERRY@LLFARM.net and send enrollment fee to: Lasting Legacy Farm, 148 Second Crown Point Road, Barrington, NH 03825. If any questions please call 332-6328. |
Draft Horse Workshop
Technical Skills for Women
Tuesday - Friday, August 19 - 22
Fair Winds Farm, Brattleboro, VT
This workshop will focus on building skills & confidence in harnessing, hitching, driving & horse management. The farm uses a single horse and teams for hands on experience and individual instruction. Technical driving skill development is achieved with lots of time in the driver's seat and one-on-one instruction. This workshop develops a solid foundation of knowledge and experience, focused on women. $485 per person / $910 for two people from the same farm. |
| For more information: 802-254-9067, bekah@sover.net, http://www.fairwindsfarm.org. |
Land Use Partnerships & New Farmers Farm Tour and Potluck Dinner
Thursday, August 21, 6 p.m.
Two Mountain Farm, Andover |
See collaboration in action at Two Mountain Farm, where landowner Mary Anne Broshek has made it possible for Katherine Darling, 28, to establish a commercial market garden. In her fourth growing season, Katherine will share her perspective on beginning-farming and Mary Anne will talk about the property's history, process of land-use partnerships, and farm transfers. Topics will also include: season extension, plasticulture pros and cons, pasture and soil restoration, cut-flowers, post-harvest handling/storage.
For more details, visit NOFA-NH Calendar of Events. |
Natural Resource Business Institute
UNH Cooperative Extension
13-week course will help natural resource entrepreneurs plan for success |
Perhaps you've thought of putting your open fields to better use by raising beef cattle for the local market. Or, for some extra summer income, adding Pick-Your Own raspberries to your Christmas tree operation. Maybe you've wondered about the feasibility of producing shitake mushrooms on your woodlot, boarding horses or starting a campground. Should you diversify a multi-generation dairy operation to increase income opportunities that will encourage your children to keep farming after you retire?
An interdisciplinary team of UNH Cooperative Extension staff has teamed with outside experts to offer a 13-week Natural Resource Business Institute (NRBI) this Fall at UNH Thompson School of Applied Sciences in Durham. This first-of-its-kind course will provide individuals and families who want to start or expand a natural resource-based business with the essential information and preparation they need to be successful.
Dates and times: Wednesday evenings,
September 10 through December 10, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: UNH Thompson School, Durham, NH
For more information or to register:
Call UNH Cooperative Extension Nada Haddad at 603-679-5616 or Geoffrey Njue 603-749-4445.
The web address for online registration is:
https://www.events.unh.edu/register.shtml?event_id=4780
Also visit our website at www.extension.unh.edu |
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Vegetable Barley Risotto
From Elena Gustavson of Pete's Greens
http://eatlocalvermont.org/
This recipe is adapted from a great cookbook called A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen.
1 lb mushrooms, torn or sliced (oyster preferable but button or cremini would be a good substitute)
3 T oil, sunflower or olive
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 1/2 cups pearled barley, rinsed
1 cup local raspberry or apple wine (can substitute with white or red wine as well as port)
3 cups vegetable stock (preferably homemade, but can substitute with broth or a favorite, low-sodium style)
1/2 cup greens, roughly chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
Feta, blue or even a favorite hard grating cheese
Fresh cracked black pepper and sea salt to taste.
In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and saute mushrooms until soft and fragrant. Remove mushrooms and juice, setting aside.
Add 2 tablespoons of oil to pot, heat and saute onions and garlic over medium high heat until soft and fragrant. Add barley and toast for two minutes while stirring frequently. Lower heat and add wine, stirring occasionally until liquid is absorbed. Add chopped tomato and 1 cup of stock, stirring occasionally until liquid is absorbed. Continue adding stock in 1-cup increments, stirring occasionally to prevent burning until the barley is creamy, soft and still chewy, (taste test!), about 35 to 40 minutes. If you run out of stock, use water.
Just before all the last of the liquid is absorbed, add the remaining vegetables, including the mushrooms and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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NH Farmers Market Association Survey
Nominate Your Favorite Farmers' Market!
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Please help us by answering a survey for either: Farmers' Market Managers and/or Farmers' Market Customers.
Take the survey now!
The mission of the NHFMA is to educate the general public on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle acquired through locally grown agricultural products. We are dedicated to helping consumers understand the economic, social and ecological benefits of this lifestyle for themselves as well as for local farmers, growers and producers.
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Green Wagon Farm Upper Court Street, Keene
Bill Jarrell |
Imagine biting into a fresh, steamed or roasted ear of local corn, so fresh the kernels pop with each sweet bite. Can't you just taste it?
A bounty of fresh corn is now available, and at Green Wagon Farm in Keene you can pick out just the amount you want, from a basket brimming with ears that still smell of the cornfield.
"It's always picked the day you get it-off the spot for an hour or two or even less," says owner, Bill Jarrell. Temptation, a bi-colored variety, is the farm's current seller. "Nothing but good responses from people about it," says Jarrell.
Throw in a few extra ears. Corn is an excellent freezer choice. Or preserve it in a jar, its sunny contents canned and stored for a cold winter's day. And easily mixed with fresh red and green peppers, onions and spices, you have a medley of colors and flavors in a corn relish to accompany dinner, to preserve, to enjoy with a winter meal or give as a special holiday gift, if so inclined.
Green Wagon Farm is open seven days a week, Monday-Friday 10-6 p.m., weekends 10-5 p.m.
Corn is just one of many, quality seasonal vegetables available right here in New England. Support your local farmers and your community while enjoying fresh, nutritional food. Buy local.
Other farm-direct vegetables:
Pete's Farm Stand
Mike Janiszyn
Rte 12
Walpole, NH
The Farm on South Main
South Main St.
Troy, NH
Gus and Karen Gutierrez
603-242-7865 |
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Keene Farmer's Market Update
What's Fresh? |
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Located on Gilbo Avenue in Keene
Every Tuesday and Saturday from 9-2 Abenaki Springs Farm: Beans, carrots, onions, potatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, cabbageBasin Farm:
Cauliflower, broccoli, greens, beans, tomatoes, tomatillos, cherry tomatoes, peppers, kale, beets, cucumbers, baby carrots, cabbage, potatoes, onions, leeks, lettuce, bread
Bolles Farm:
Hamburger, shin shank, top round roast, boneless chuck eye roast
Milkweed Farm:
salad greens, heirloom tomatoes, green beans, onions, chard, leeks, cucumbers, kale, bok choy, beet greens, cherry tomatoes, summer squash, celery, cilantro, basil
High Hopes: Blueberries, apples
Monadnock Berries: peaches, plums, apricots , currants, gooseberries, blackberries, nectarines, apples, tomatoes, jam
Ruffled Feathers Farm:
Fresh Eggs only on Tuesday
Stonewall Farm:
Heirloom tomatoes, summer squash, herbs, cabbage, kale, chard, cabbage, parsley, dill, mint, thyme, maybe peppers
Sunset Farm: Squash, eggplant, cucumbers, summer squash, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, flowers
Sawyers Syrup:
Maple syrup, maple cream, maple roasted mixed nuts
And much more! |
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