North Country Fruit & Vegetable Farmers University of New Hampshire Extension
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University of New Hampshire Extension specialists interview seasoned growers in northern New Hampshire who share insights into creating a successful agricultural business.
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Solar Power with retired Extension specialist John Porter and poultry farmer Tom Giovagnoli
The newest farming gadget is not a cultivation tool, but rather solar panels.
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Alternative berry crops with Ben Shambaugh of Wayside Farm and Great Northern Berries
Listen to our interview with Ben Shambaugh of Wayside Farm and Great Northern Berries. Ben has tried a variety of different berry crops over the course of his career. Come learn about these crops and hear Ben’s prospective on growing fruit crops, farm ingenuity and marketing these unique fruits.
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Growing an agricultural business with Bridget McKee of Bent Fork Farm
Today we will sit down with Bridget McKee of Bent Fork Farm in Bethlehem, NH. We’ll hear about her journey to building and relocating her vegetable farm in the North Country.
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Mushrooms with Eliah and Louis of Northspore
Today we meet up with Eliah and Louis at Northspore in Westbrook Maine. We’ll learn about some mushroom growing basics in the Northeast from the folks who live and breathe mushrooms!
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Beekeeping with Janice Mercieri of White Mountain Apiary
The bees teach us something new everyday. Beekeeping can be a viable enterprise on a small scale farm, but there are some considerations to take in before diving in.