Recent Down on the Farm Columns

Local businesses make hay by supporting each other

Down on the Farm | Thursday, May 17, 2012

Ask anyone to define “local agriculture” and they’re likely to suggest row crops or orchards and consider the question answered. While both responses are correct, …

Down on the Farm: Roasted Spring Asparagus

Down on the Farm | Friday, April 27, 2012

Take a walk through the orchards in Hollis’s town center, enjoying the firm, dry paths beneath your sneakers and the warm breeze against your face. …

Warmer, dry weather threatens local farms

Down on the Farm | Thursday, April 19, 2012

Take a walk through the orchards in Hollis’ town center, enjoying the firm, dry paths beneath your sneakers and the warm breeze against your face. …

Healthy early greens ready for farmers’ harvest

Down on the Farm | Friday, March 16, 2012

HOLLIS – The air is crisp, the fruit trees are bare and the strawberry patch is blanketed with snow. You might think your local farmer …

Healthy early greens ready for farmers’ harvest

Down on the Farm | Thursday, March 15, 2012

The air is crisp, the fruit trees are bare and the strawberry patch is blanketed with snow. You might think your local farmer takes a …

Recipe: Corn Andouille Chowder

Down on the Farm | Friday, February 17, 2012

What exactly do you picture when you read the words “open space”? Do you see a group of horses grazing in rolling green pastures bordered …

Supporting local farmers adds to overall economy

Down on the Farm | Thursday, February 16, 2012

What exactly do you picture when you read the words “open space”? Do you see a group of horses grazing in rolling green pastures bordered …

You can be a winter locavore in Greater Nashua

Down on the Farm | Thursday, January 19, 2012

The term “locavore” is popping up more and more frequently in casual conversation these days, but what does it actually mean? Locavores buy from neighboring …

Buying local Christmas tree can be beneficial

Down on the Farm | Wednesday, December 14, 2011

While some of us may still be in denial, the holiday season is here. It’s time for cheesy music, snow, and, you guessed it, Christmas …

Winter squash is at its best right now

Down on the Farm | Friday, November 18, 2011

As the cold November weather rolls in, most of us stop visiting our local farm stands. It’s easy to forget that fresh local produce is …

Winter squash is at its best right now

Down on the Farm | Wednesday, November 16, 2011

As the cold November weather rolls in, most of us stop visiting our local farm stands. It’s easy to forget that fresh local produce is …

Pumpkin flesh, seeds add nutrition to your diet

Down on the Farm | Friday, October 21, 2011

Fall is in full swing, and pumpkins are ready to be picked at your local farm stands. The variety that trumps all is the Giant …

Pumpkin flesh, seeds add nutrition to your diet

Down on the Farm | Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Fall is in full swing, and pumpkins are ready to be picked at your local farm stands. The variety that trumps all is the Giant …

Apple season has arrived in our neck of the woods

Down on the Farm | Friday, September 30, 2011

The local apple season officially opened with the statewide recognition of New England Apple Day on Sept. 7. The apple crop in New Hampshire is …

Apple season has arrived in our neck of the woods

Down on the Farm | Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The local apple season officially opened with the statewide recognition of New England Apple Day on Sept. 7. The apple crop in New Hampshire is …

Peachy time of season for cobbler

Down on the Farm | Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Kids get excited about birthday cake. I get excited about pie! For my birthday recently, my 18-year-old son made me a peach-blueberry pie with peaches …

Local farmers, UNH work to provide fresh corn

Down on the Farm | Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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