North Country Fruit & Vegetable Farmers

About North Country Fruit & Vegetable Farmers

University of New Hampshire Extension specialists interview seasoned growers in northern New Hampshire who share insights into creating a successful agricultural business.

Publisher

University of New Hampshire Extension

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Sept 2021

Latest episode

29 Sept 2021

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2021

   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.

2. 

   29 Sept 2021

   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.

3. 

   29 Sept 2021

   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.

4. 

   29 Sept 2021

   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!

5. 

   29 Sept 2021

   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.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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