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Tidbits - CSA February 2012

Here in the Upper Valley, we all know that winter lasts well into March, no matter what Punxsutawney Phil tells us this week. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t think about spring, or begin planning for the upcoming growing season. And that means it’s time to start shopping for your CSA [...]

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Tidbits - Meat and Cheese - January 2012

Cobb Hill Cheese

It may be the heart of winter, but eating locally is still an option this time of year! January is the perfect month to explore the wide variety of meats and cheeses produced by farmers and artisans in the Upper Valley.

Find smoked and salted, pork and beef, rabbit and venison—you can [...]

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Tidbits – Xmas Trees 2011

Valley Food & Farm Tidbits

The Latest on Local Agriculture

December 7, 2011

This edition underwritten by:

Co-op Food Stores

Connecting People to Farmers and Incredible Local Food Since 1999

Marketplace • Events & Workshops • News • Donate

M A R K E T P L A C E ::.. Christmas Trees

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“Dashing [...]

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Tidbits – Turkey 10/10/11

Valley Food & Farm Tidbits

The Latest on Local Agriculture

Oct 10, 2011

This edition underwritten by:

Co-op Food Stores

Connecting People to Farmers and Incredible Local Food Since 1999

Marketplace • Events & Workshops • News • Donate

M A R K E T P L A C E ::.. Turkeys

For more details and an accompanying map click here

It’s October, [...]

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Tidbits – Apples – 9/21/2011

Valley Food & Farm Tidbits

The Latest on Local Agriculture

September 21, 2011

This edition underwritten by:

Co-op Food Stores

Connecting People to Farmers and Incredible Local Food Since 1999

Marketplace • Events & Workshops • News • Donate

M A R K E T P L A C E ::.. Apples

For more details and an accompanying map click here

Apples are [...]

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Tidbits – Corn August 11, 2011

Valley Food & Farm Tidbits

The Latest on Local Agriculture

August 11, 2011

This edition underwritten by:

Co-op Food Stores

Connecting People to Farmers and Incredible Local Food Since 1999

Marketplace • Events & Workshops • News • Donate

It’s August, the lazy days of summer are here, and it’s prime cookout time. What better to go with your burgers than fresh, [...]

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Tidbits – Berries July 2011

Valley Food & Farm Tidbits

The Latest on Local Agriculture

July 25, 2011

This edition underwritten by:

Mascoma Savings Bank

Connecting People to Farmers and Incredible Local Food Since 1999

Marketplace • Events & Workshops • News • Donate

Hot summer sun getting to you?  Well, it’s raspberry and blackberry season, so get ready for a great little berry that makes a [...]

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Squash Vine Borer

A very large number of squash vine borer moths were found in traps located this morning about 30 miles south of Concord. The moths lay their eggs on the stem within a foot of the soil line. Larvae tunnel into the stem when they hatch. Sticky frass can be seen at the [...]

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Tidbits – Blueberries

Valley Food & Farm Tidbits

The Latest on Local Agriculture

July 14, 2011

This edition underwritten by:

NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

Connecting People to Farmers and Incredible Local Food Since 1999

Marketplace • Events & Workshops • News • Donate

A delicious complement to anything from ice cream to cereal, blueberries are great cooked in pies or muffins [...]

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Vegetable Farmer

Hi folks,

We continue to look for a produce farmer for the Chester Farmers Market. From experience, we know that a single produce vendor has the potential to earn $500 to $900 per 3-hour Sunday market and build up a loyal clientele. Chester has also been known for a very large Farm [...]

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