Food & Agriculture
Why should we worry about growing our own food and eating locally?
Here are two interesting statistics to ponder:
(1) New Hampshire currently produces 6% of our food supply based on
existing agricultural infrastructure (compared to 20% + in Maine & Vermont)
(2) New Hampshire's food output in dollars is $134 million, yet our demand is $3.2 billion.
(From the Home Grown Report conducted at UNH. To learn more, click here.)
Food & Agriculture are regional issues, but there are many ways to take action locally.
Who Has a Garden Near You? Click here to learn more!
Hanover Farmer's Market
Wednesdays, 3 - 6pm on the Dartmouth Green (June - September)
Hanover Community Garden
This is the garden in winter. It is on Reservoir Road, across from the Ray School.
"When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization." - Daniel Webster
"When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization." - Daniel Webster
The Co-op Food Stores
Amazing classes, events, groceries and service. Located in Hanover, Lebanon and White River Junction, VT
Killdeer Farm & Farmstand
Celebrating their 30th Anniversary!
The highest quality produce begins with healthy soil. Well-managed, fertile soil is the foundation of our farm.
"When tillage beings, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization." - Daniel Webster
The highest quality produce begins with healthy soil. Well-managed, fertile soil is the foundation of our farm.
"When tillage beings, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization." - Daniel Webster
Upper Valley Localvores
Great recipes; Great connections
The Co-op Community Garden
Our Community Garden is located on a beautiful, bucolic piece of land in Norwich, Vermont. Plots are available to Co-op members for a modest fee.
"Community Gardening: Cooperation at its finest."
"Community Gardening: Cooperation at its finest."
The Upper Valley Co-op
Amazing classes, events, groceries and service. Located in White River Junction, VT
Focus on self-reliance
Focus on self-reliance
Cedar Circle Farm
Join the Cedar Circle CSA!
This is a bicycle-powered threshing machine being demonstrated at the 10/10/10 350.org celebration.
The Azadoutioun Foundation of Cambridge, Massachusetts purchased the farm in the fall of 2000. The foundation’s goal for the farm was to establish an agricultural education center along with a model organic farming operation.
This is a bicycle-powered threshing machine being demonstrated at the 10/10/10 350.org celebration.
The Azadoutioun Foundation of Cambridge, Massachusetts purchased the farm in the fall of 2000. The foundation’s goal for the farm was to establish an agricultural education center along with a model organic farming operation.
Upper Valley Food & Farm
Connecting people with farms and incredible food since 1999
Resources
The Gardening-Guy: Henry Homemeyer. Follow this link to learn more from our local 'gardening guy.'
Visit the Co-op Food Stores "Local" page on their web site - it has a fabulous list of resources.
Upper Valley Slow Food. More about them coming soon. For more on The Slow Food Movement, click here.
Other perspectives on local foods:
Just Food: Where Localvores Get it Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly, by James E. McWilliams (Little, Brown, & Company, 2009)
Post Carbon Institute: Food Miles in Discussion.
Organic Compost & Other products:
Longwind Compost & Worms: worms@longwindfarm.com or call 802/785-2089
Internal Link: Taking Action at Home
Visit the Co-op Food Stores "Local" page on their web site - it has a fabulous list of resources.
Upper Valley Slow Food. More about them coming soon. For more on The Slow Food Movement, click here.
Other perspectives on local foods:
Just Food: Where Localvores Get it Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly, by James E. McWilliams (Little, Brown, & Company, 2009)
Post Carbon Institute: Food Miles in Discussion.
Organic Compost & Other products:
Longwind Compost & Worms: worms@longwindfarm.com or call 802/785-2089
Internal Link: Taking Action at Home
Quotations
"Nature doesn't like monocultures...sooner or later she will destroy them." - Joel Salatin
"If you want to see me, come any time. If you care to see my house, make an appointment."
- A wise woman (Joel Salatin's mother-in-law)
"If you want to see me, come any time. If you care to see my house, make an appointment."
- A wise woman (Joel Salatin's mother-in-law)
