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- August 21, 2008: UNH's new eco-gastronomy program in the news
- August 12, 2008: Canning Demonstrations at this week's farmers' markets
- August 8, 2008: good and bad farmers' market news
- August 7, 2008: Fresh chicken from Kellie Brook Farm is delayed! Will be available Saturday August 9 - Monday August 11
- August 7, 2008: Canning classes!
- August 6, 2008: Farmers' Market Survey
- August 5, 2008: Another farm tour opportunity!
- August 4, 2008: Spiderman spotted at the Portsmouth Farmers' Market - loves NH corn
- July 30, 2008: more on the ban on poultry sales at the Portsmouth Farmers' Market
- July 30, 2008: Lee Farm Day - August 9th - more info including maps to download
1. Seacoast Eat Local
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in the news: New Vendors Sought For Local Farmers’ Markets
If you are a farmer in Rockingham, Strafford, or York counties looking to expand your sales possibilities, apply for the summer markets! Last year saw record turn outs of customers at all the farmers’ markets, and with all the interest and support we’ve seen of late on the Seacoast, I can only think that this year will be even better. (And to the consumers out there - hold on - May 1 and the Portsmouth Market will be here before we know it):
Seacoast Growers’ Association invites new vendors to its six local farmers’ markets.
The deadline to apply for crafts or prepared food booths is March 1, and the deadline for agricultural producers — including wine, cheese and meat products — is April 1. The requirements are that all vendors must grow, make or produce what is sold, and that participating businesses must be based in Rockingham or Strafford counties in New Hampshire or York County, Maine.
An application form is available online at www.seacoastgrowers.org, and more information is available at seacoastgrowersyahoo.com.
Weekly farmers’ markets are held from May to November in Portsmouth, and from June to October in Dover, Durham, Exeter, Hampton and Kingston. This year’s focus is promoting SGA’s weekday markets, so new vendors are especially invited to apply for these opportunites. In addition to the goods of over 40 member businesses, farmers’ markets feature at-market demonstrations, workshops and entertainments, as well as nonprofit guests every week.
Seacoast Growers’ Association is a state-registered nonprofit organization bringing farmers’ markets to the Seacoast for over 30 years. SGA works closely with Seacoast Local, Slow Food Seacoast and Seacoast Eat Local to promote local agriculture and sustainable food distribution in our region.