Flood Damage Puts Farms at Risk

While our local farms seem mostly to have been spared extensive damage from Irene, Vermont is another story.  Seacoast Eat Local has an article on the mess to the west of us.

[Picture courtesy of a local VT blog.]

Safe Food Preservation Demonstration

Come to the Northwood Farmers Market on Thursday, August 18 and learn the latest techniques for safely canning and preserving your favorite summer fruits and vegetables. Our expert will answer your questions and demonstrate tried-and-true methods from 3:30 to 5:30 -- see you there at the corner of Rts. 4 and 202/9 in Northwood!