North Country Fruit & Vegetable Farmers
by University of New Hampshire Extension · 5 episodes
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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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39 min
Solar Power with retired Extension specialist John Porter and poultry farmer Tom Giovagnoli
Integrating solar power in and around farms can reduce energy costs, improve sustainability goals, and transform a farms economic status. In this episode, we hear from Tom Giovagno…
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Alternative berry crops with Ben Shambaugh of Wayside Farm and Great Northern Berries
Ben Shambaugh founded Wayside Farm in Sandwich, NH over 30 years ago. Since 2013 he has been trying a variety of alternative fruit crops under the Great Northern Berries name. Thro…
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16 min
Growing an agricultural business with Bridget McKee of Bent Fork Farm
Bridget McKee and her husband Ben set out to start a vegetable farm that would fit in with their professional interests and the family life they want, in the place where they want…
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56 min
Mushrooms with Eliah and Louis of Northspore
Northspore is a rising mycology company in Southern Maine. Originally created by three friends as a mushroom farm they have grown to offer mushroom spawn, inoculation supplies, myc…
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34 min
Beekeeping with Janice Mercieri of White Mountain Apiary
Beekeeping has become a popular hobby for the backyard gardener, as well as an opportunity for commercial farms to diversify their business. Janice Mercieri of White Mountain Apiar…