North Country Fruit & Vegetable Farmers
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -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
September 29, 2021 12:57 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MBIntegrating 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 Giovagnoli, an egg producer with Pete and Jerry’s in Boscawen who shares that adding solar to the roof of his barn made his operation more economically viable. We also chat with John Porter, Retired UNH Extension specialist who continues to consult on infrastructure and barn projects in New Hampshire. John has ad...
Alternative berry crops with Ben Shambaugh of Wayside Farm and Great Northern Berries
September 29, 2021 12:56 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBBen 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. Through trial and error he has found what works and what doesn’t for his business. Come join us and learn about their journey into producing honey berry and other unique small fruit crops. Resources Wayside Farm Interviewer Nick Rowley Produced by The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Exten...
Growing an agricultural business with Bridget McKee of Bent Fork Farm
September 29, 2021 12:56 - 15 minutes - 9.14 MBBridget 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 to live. Join us to hear about the journey which had them starting their farm in Lancaster and then relocating it to Bethlehem. We’ll talk about how the farm chooses their markets and crops and some of their favorite tips for other farms. Resources Bent Fork Farm New Farmers Resources For more ...
Mushrooms with Eliah and Louis of Northspore
September 29, 2021 12:56 - 55 minutes - 32 MBNorthspore 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, mycological education and more. The crew at Northspore loves mushrooms and they want you to love them too! Join us as we talk about mushroom terminology, growing practices and marketing mushrooms on small farms. This episode is our COVID friendly answer to the North Country Fruit and Vegetable Seminar ...
Beekeeping with Janice Mercieri of White Mountain Apiary
September 29, 2021 12:55 - 34 minutes - 19.6 MBBeekeeping 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 Apiary has been successfully caring for bees and selling bee products, nucs and packages in Grafton and Coos Counties for many years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience about raising and caring for bees, as well as skill in running a business in New Hampshire’s North Country. Resources Before get...