Update from the ED: July 2023

Beyond Our Programs: Engaging in the Food System This season’s update from Shawn Menard, Seacoast Eat Local’s Executive Director, discusses the various external projects our staff are involved in. If…

Update from the ED: April 2023

Join Us on the Journey This season’s update from Shawn Menard, Seacoast Eat Local’s Executive Director, discusses current initiatives to shape our work. This month is the one-year mark when…

Our Food has a Story: East Coast Aquaponics

Two college grads, pursue their dream to start up their own aquaponics farm Danny DeBiasi and Stephen Ziadeh met in college at the University of New England in Biddeford Maine,…

Thank you board members!

Time for a very special acknowledgment of some amazing people. Three board members’ terms are coming to an end this month. We wanted to take the time to thank each…

Volunteer with the Mobile Market

Our Seacoast Area Mobile Market (SAMM) is in need of volunteers to help successfully operate the program this summer. If you aren’t familiar with SAMM, learn more here. We need volunteers…

Storing Fresh Produce

Post by UNH Student and Seacoast Eat Local Intern, Chris G. Onions: All types of onions will last you approximately one month in refrigeration. A good method for prolonging their shelf…

Does New Hampshire Have Food Deserts?

Post written by UNH student and Seacoast Eat Local intern Meriah M. Your local convenience store is probably familiar to you for the many times you’ve stopped for a cup…

Safe Food Purchasing and Storage

Due to unprecedented events, Seacoast Eat Local has cancelled our winter farmers’ markets in March and April. This can be disheartening to those who enjoy the fresh food, food samples,…

The Man Behind Nutrition Incentive Programs

Post by Seacoast Eat Local Intern and UNH Student Meriah M. Who is Gus Schumacher? Fresh fruits and vegetables should be found in all of America’s kitchens regardless of the…

Market Match Across the United States

Post by Intern and UNH Student Meriah M. Here in New Hampshire shoppers using SNAP (formerly food stamps) are able to double their buying power at farmers markets through the…