Author Archives: Debra

Stout Oak Farm Open House, May 25

By Debra | Published: May 20, 2013

Stout Oak Farm Open House & Spring Seedling Sale Stout Oak Farm, Brentwood, NH Friday May 24th, 10am – 6pm Saturday May 25th, 10am – 4pm *OPEN HOUSE* Sunday May 26th, 10am – 4pm Mark your calendars for our annual Spring Seedling Sale and season kick-off Open House! Choose from a great selection of Certified [...]

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Chicken Processing Workshop, June 22

By Debra | Published: May 20, 2013

For anyone considering or already raising chickens for meat, the UNH Cooperative Extension is offering a Chicken Processing Workshop on Saturday, June 22nd — sign up for one of two sessions: Chicken Processing Workshop UNH Cooperative Extension Chichester, NH (directions and address given after registration) Saturday, June 22, 2013 Session One: 8 – 10 am Session [...]

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Saving the Farm: Conservation Easements

By Debra | Published: May 19, 2013

Local farmer, Renee Ciulla, wrote recently about how several New Hampshire farms used easements to ensure the possibility of continued agricultural production for future generations. Featured farms include Coppal House Farm, Good Earth Farm, Velvet Pastures Elk Ranch, Warren Farm, and Amber Acres. From Rodale Institute: Green rolls of open hills dotted with lines of [...]

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CSA Options Multiply

By Debra | Published: May 19, 2013

Nice mention of Seacoast Eat Local Board Member, Audrey Gerkin and Pickpocket Farm in the NH Agricultural Commissioner’s Weekly Market Bulletin. Via New Hampshire Farms Network: We get a lot of questions about CSAs—or Community Supported Agriculture farms. This innovative marketing model involving produce shares or memberships has evolved to provide many choices for farmers and their [...]

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2013 New Hampshire Fresh & Local Seafood Kickoff! May 26

By Debra | Published: May 13, 2013

Join local fishermen and chefs in support and celebration of our local fishing industry at the 2013 New Hampshire Fresh & Local Seafood Kickoff! on Sunday, May 26th at the Portsmouth Commercial Fishing Pier: 2013 New Hampshire Fresh & Local Seafood Kickoff! New Hampshire Sea Grant Portsmouth Commercial Fishing Pier, Portsmouth, NH Sunday, May 26, [...]

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“You Are What You Eat” Series: Grains and Smart Shopping, May 20

By Debra | Published: May 13, 2013

“You Are What You Eat” Series: Grains and Smart Shopping Jeremiah Smith Grange, 1 Lee Hook Rd, Lee, NH Monday, May 20, 2013 7pm Explore the growing and use of local grain, its nutritional value, and how to use this food in cooking new and old recipes. Also look at ways to shop smart using local [...]

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Farming 101: A History of Farming in Kittery and Eliot, May 11

By Debra | Published: May 6, 2013

Farming 101: A History of Farming in Kittery and Eliot Kittery Land Trust Star Theater, Kittery Community Center, Kittery, ME Saturday, May 11, 2013 4 pm Join us for the screening of Farming 101, a unique opportunity to learn more about the rich farming history of Route 101 in Kittery and Eliot.The film features Rustlewood [...]

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Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure, June 1

By Debra | Published: May 6, 2013

A workshop for small, sustainable poultry farmers interested in breeding, growing and selling standard bred poultry: Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure Sustainable Poultry Network Smiling Cat Farm, 155 Chase Rd, South Hampton, NH Saturday, June 1, 2013 9am – 5pm Have you ever tasted a farm-fresh egg or freshly-harvested chicken? Many people are [...]

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Local Food: Duck Confit with Ginger-Braised Red Cabbage, and Pan-Fried Potatoes

By Debra | Published: May 3, 2013

Despite the hardy souls we see walking around in shorts (we mean you, Mr. UPS Man) and sandals, it’s still considered early spring here and evenings can be downright chilly. We find ourselves craving such warming foods as this duck confit, served up with a side of red cabbage braised with ginger and apples. Truth [...]

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Jenness Farm Spring Open House, May 4 – 5

By Debra | Published: May 3, 2013

Jenness Farm Spring Open House Jenness Farm, 77 Garland Rd, Nottingham, NH Saturday – Sunday, May 4 – 5, 2013 10 am – 6 pm, both days Join us for our Spring Open House May 4th and 5th, 10am-6pm both days. Tour the farm, visit the animals and see the Spring babies. There will also [...]

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