What Is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, this is a program between a farm and a consumer where the consumer will pay, in advance, for a share…
Category: 7 Why Local Food?
A Hands-On Workshop at Fat Peach Farm
This past weekend, local food enthusiasts of all ages gathered at Fat Peach Farm (FPF) to learn about the unique challenges of growing tomatoes outdoors, in the soil. This workshop…
Start Your Spring Victory Garden
From backyards, balconies, and community plots, the resurgence of the victory garden is taking place across the U.S.. Born out of necessity during times of war, Americans are turning to…
Behind the Cover
The story behind the cover photo of Seacoast Harvest taken by Caitlyn Winders. The newest Seacoast Harvest has now been released to the public, and hopefully you’ve been able to get…
9 Reasons to Shop at Farmers’ Markets During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Shopping of any nature can seem like a daunting task on a normal day, and even more difficult during the COVID-19 crisis. Usually farmers’ markets are seen as a social…
Consider the Effects of Pesticides on Your Food Choices
Blog post by SEL Intern and UNH Student Samantha Lent Pesticides are substances used to repel or kill plants and animals that are pests to the crop. There are different…
The Energy Crisis and its Role in Agriculture
By Seacoast Eat Local Intern, Samantha Agriculture is the method of farming which includes growing crops and reproducing animals for food, materials and other products. Unfortunately, global agricultural systems are…
How Does Climate Change Relate to Retail?
Blog post by Seacoast Eat Local Intern, Samantha There is no doubt that cities around the world produce a high volume of global CO2 emissions. This is why many cities…
Climate Change and Its Effect on Agriculture
Post by Seacoast Eat Local Intern: Samantha Climate change has been a hot topic in recent years, and for good reason. Climate carries massive importance to agriculture by managing and…
5 Great Ways to Enjoy the Market as a Family
One of the great things about farmer’s markets is that the whole family can participate and have fun. With all the different stands containing colorful fruits and veggies, music, or…
Food Waste in America
Did you know that Americans waste about 40% of their food, while 14.3% of American households are food insecure? The USDA Economic Research Service defines food waste as “the component…
The True Cost of Buying Far-away Foods
While non- local foods may sometimes have the lower price tag in a grocery store near you, local foods are a better “deal” for the consumers health, community, local economy…