The New Hampshire Farm and Forest Expo is next weekend in Manchester, and it is a very inexpensive ($7) chance to see and learn more about agriculture in the state.
The schedule includes a variety of workshops, exhibits, and discussions for farmers, homesteaders/diy’ers, and local food activists including:
NH Farmers Market Association: Find out about NHFMA’s partnership with NH Made. Get updates from the WIC FMNP. Learn about selling products from your own kitchen with the “Homestead License”. NH Dairy Sanitation will be discussed in the afternoon and how to use Wireless Credit Card and EBT Processing Systems at your market.
The NH Coalition for Sustaining Agriculture Workshop Series – “Resources for Farmers”
What’s the Buzz on Honey Bees?
Rural Energy for America & Value-Added Producer Grant Programs
The Backyard Poultry Flock
A panel discussion called, Meeting the Demand for Local: Expanding the Market to Restaurants, Supermarkets and Schools
Intermediate Winemaking: Making Better Wines
Backyard Maple Sugaring
Check out their website for a full list of what is going on, directions, and more!