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The Many Benefits of Healthy Soils
By Kate Duesterberg – May 23, 2019It is often said that soil is the foundation of life. Healthy soil that is full of life (fungal and microbial) has the ability to draw carbon out of the atmosphere through photosynthesis, then storing and using it to support the creatures living in the soil. Did you know that healthy soil produces healthier food? Read more →
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This Week at the Farm: Healthy Soil, Spring Planting, Hummingbirds
May 18, 2019Can you believe that we got snow in some parts of the Upper Valley on Monday night? We keep saying that this the last snow, the last frost, etc. but hopefully this really was the last of it! Read more →
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This Week at the Farm: On Mother’s Day, Celebrate Mom and Mother Nature
May 11, 2019Every year, it feels like spring is in full swing by Mother’s Day weekend. Tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs are in bloom. Cold-loving annuals like pansies and violas add splashes of color to your garden. You may even start preparing your vegetable garden and buying starts. Read more →
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This Week at the Farm: Lessons in Growing & Cooking
May 4, 2019What does the farm have this early in the season, you ask? Thanks to the hoop houses, there’s bok choy, mustard greens, chard – to name just a few of the greens we’re growing this spring. While the growing is a lot slower with the sun behind the clouds, we were able to do our first significant harvest this week. Read more →
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Cooking Up More Than Healthy Habits
By Meredith Rivlin – May 1, 2019While a lot of the focus of cooking with young people is on nutrition and encouraging healthy snack choices to directly address our nation’s obesity epidemic, that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits. Read more →
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It’s Opening Day!
April 27, 2019It’s finally here – the season officially kicks off today! We’re looking forward to welcoming all of you back to the farm for the season. Read more →
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This Week at the Farm: What Will April Showers Bring?
April 13, 2019Strolling through the greenhouses on a cold and rainy day is like walking through an oasis. Colorful flowers, wonderful smells, and warmth are a nice reminder that sunnier days are on the way. Read more →
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Meet Our New Education Programs Manager!
April 12, 2019Meredith joined our team earlier this month as the new Education Programs Manager. She comes to us with extensive experience in farm-based and outdoor education and agriculture. Read more →
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This Week at the Farm: Ready for Planting!
March 30, 2019Can you believe it’s spring, and the farmstand is opening (at 9 am!) in just 4 weeks? It’s really feeling like winter is finally coming to an end here – we’re even starting to see grass in a few places around the farm. Next week, we’ll be planting our spring greens (think: baby bok choy) and early season tomatoes. Read more →
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Meet Our Retail Manager!
By Laura Angers – March 29, 2019We’re excited to be welcoming a new member to our management team in 2019. Johanna Matson comes to us with years of customer service and management experience in the food industry. Read more →