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"In 2012, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Services endeavored to create a national resource, developed by a small collaboration of industry experts, ... Learn More

"In the 1990s, when Roxbury Farm (now known as Roxbury Farm CSA) was in its pioneering phase, apprentices were a key part of our workforce. One of ou... Learn More

"Over the course of a summer as hot and dry as this one, without intervention, New Hampshire’s apple crop might drop right off their branches before e... Learn More

Food as Medicine programs are growing across the country, and they present a real opportunity for farms and food hubs, which have access to the fresh,... Learn More

"New and beginning farmers often face challenges in gaining access to certain markets, forcing many to focus on direct-to-consumer outlets. With the g... Learn More

"The first time I visited a local farm, I was beyond excited to see carrots and cauliflowers grow. As a life-long agritourist, I still stare in awe at... Learn More

"Community supported agriculture (CSA) programs offer consumers access to fresh, local foods in exchange for an upfront subscription payment. Over the... Learn More

Today, the characteristics that make a typical New England farm viable are different from what has traditionally been expected. With 80 percent of New... Learn More

This guide introduces poultry farming for small-scale, diversified operations, offering insights into enterprise options, economic benefits of poultry... Learn More

This project sought to test whether bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) could be grown as a secondary species on a Maine oyster farm. Learn More