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EatingEating Green TipsGo to a farmers' market without leaving homeVisit the state's virtual farmers’ market: http://www.nhfarms.com  1 comment
Farmer's marketsOne of the easiest ways to eat local food is to visit a farmers’ market in season. And there’s often more than just fresh, local food there: Many offer live entertainment and homemade goodies. This link will take you to a list of farmer’s markets in New Hampshire: www.nhfma.org/market-locations.htm Forage for your foodEating local is important, but so is having fun. And what’s more fun than eating a berry right off the bush? Two sites we like for searching through all the state’s pick-your-own options are: It's winter, go to the farmers marketThe newly established Concord Winter Farmers Market is about ready for its second event this year, to be held this Saturday (3/27) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bottled water is the enemyAccording to the Earth Policy Institute (www.earth-policy.org/): “Annual consumption in the United States in 1976 was less than 2 gallons for every man, woman, and child; some 30 years later, Americans on average each now drink about 30 gallons of bottled water a year.” According to the institute, compared with tap water, which is delivered through an energy-efficient infrastructure, bottled water is an “incredibly wasteful” product. Eating Green CommunityPremier All Natural Green Foodservice Filters Thrive in NH RestaurantsBy vandy27684 | July 06, 2009Premier All Natural Green Foodservice Filters Thrive in NH Restaurants A new farmers' market!By keepnhpretty | July 01, 2009I just saw this notice: Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center would like to announce the start of a small but enthusiastic White Oaks Farmer’s Market running Thursdays starting June 25 from 4pm-7pm throughout the summer. Though it is in its first year, the White Oaks Farmer’s market has attracted eight energetic local vendors offering everything from freshly baked breads to organic heirloom vegetables and hand-made crafts. An alert passed on from Seacoast Eat Local- Consolidation of state departments could put local food in jeopardy!By Say | April 22, 2009This was forwarded to me by a fellow eat-local enthusiast. This is important and there's plenty of information here to allow all of us to make an impression! From the NH Farm Bureau - please call your state representative and let them know we need a Department of Agriculture in NH! Local Foods Serve Us All WellBy maryrittle | April 19, 2009Eating locally grown food is healthier, supports the local economy and is less expensive (due to eliminating transportation costs). Does anyone know of resources about local foods in New Hampshire? Thank you. Looking for Simple Ways to Find Local FoodsBy musselman.as | April 13, 2009I have moved around a lot so I don't always know where to go to find information on farmers/producers of locally grown/produced food and/or restaurants that focus on local. Any suggests now that I am in NH? |
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