The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program is a decentralized competitive grants and education program operating in every state and island protectorate. The program is run by four regions—North Central, Northeast, South and West, each guided by a volunteer Administrative Council that makes grants and sets regional priorities. The councils include farmers and ranchers [...]
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June 1st, 2011 The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program had launched its newly designed website. The new site features enhanced search capabilities, seamless connection between SARE national and regional websites, and a Learning Center with free book downloads, online courses, grant information, videos and more. The site is mobile-device friendly and can be easily accessed [...] Larger text Smaller text By Rossilynne Skena When you buy a bottle of milk at the grocery store, there’s a premium built in intended to pay dairy farmers, but a state senator says that [...] By JUSTIN GILLIS CIUDAD OBREGÓN, Mexico — The dun wheat field spreading out at Ravi P. Singh’s feet offered a possible clue to human destiny. Baked by a desert sun and deliberately starved of water, the plants were parched and nearly dead. Dr. Singh, a wheat breeder, grabbed seed heads that should have [...] Dena Bray, of Dena Bray’s Cooking School, says Welcome to my new site: Gathering Flavors,where you will already find great recipes for Blueberry Muffins and a Rhubarb Cake. These baked items are perfect for the season. I would love your [...] Upon the suggestions of several growers who Whether in Vermont, New Hampshire, or elsewhere, keep in mind that there is probably farmers’ market near you when you’re on the road this summer. The number of markets has grown at a remarkable pace in recent years. Here is one that has come to our attention: Winooski Farmers Market Champlain Mill Green, Winooski [...] This week is the last week that LFP will be indoors at the UPS Store–hard as it is to believe, the Farmers’ Market season is here! Get ready for the first Plymouth Farmers’ Market on June 2. (Campton’s will begin a week earlier, on May 27.) Again, please be sure to thank Mark Younger for [...] The Bellow Falls Farmers Market is kicking off its 8th season on Friday, May 20th from 4 -7pm. The Market will run every Friday, rain or shine, though Oct 21st. As always, the Market will feature local farmers and craftspeople, prepared food and live entertainment. With an increasing demand and awareness for locally grown fruits and [...] |
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New NH Grower Listserv
Professor Becky Sideman from UNH has established a listserv for vegetable and berry growers in NH to allow discussion about all issues and topics related to growing and marketing vegetable and fruit crops in New Hampshire. This is a good way to find out whether other growers have a certain piece of equipment, to let [...]
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