Market season over for 2015

We just wanted to let everyone know that last Tuesday was our last market. Thank you all for a great season! There were a lot of changes this year and we appreciate the support from everyone that found us at Hunky Dunk Farm & Keepin It Local Market on Tuesdays. We also want to thank our vendors for bringing their beautiful veggies, desserts, music and crafts! We look forward to next year and hopefully we will see you then!
Thank you,
HippieCakes, Little Yiayia's LLC, The Root Seller, Richard Doucette, Sam Southworth, Esau, Old Family Farm, Cracked An Egg Farm, The Yankee Cheeseman, Sandra Koski

More updates on the Northwood Farmers Market for 2015

Hi Friends,
We've got some big news for you.
We've recently discovered that our Thursday market is competing with a few other local markets in the area.
Because of this, we have decided to change the market day from Thursdays to Tuesdays.
Our first market will be TUESDAY, May 5th.
Please watch this page for more information as the date nears!
Also, if you're a vendor, and would like to participate, please let us know! We'd love to have you!

We're moving come May!

Hey Friends!

Sorry for a little bit of radio silence here on the Northwood Farmers Market page! We've been going through a few changes and we're still working out the details!

For now, we'll update you with what we know!

On Thursday, May 14th, the Northwood Farmers Market will be back for it's 8TH SEASON!

You won't find us on the corner of Rte 4/202 anymore, we've
moved up the road and will be located in the parking lot of Hunky Dunk Farm & Keepin It Local Market! Don't worry, there will be plenty of parking and easy in/out access!

We're looking forward to a other great year, but we need more vendors!

FARMERS! We're talking to you! Fresh produce, eggs, meat, flowers, honey, syrup, we want it all!

We'll also be accepting a limited number of crafters/artisans for this year's market.

For more information and an application, please shoot us an email at northwoodfarmersmarket@yahoo.com

See you in the spring!

New market vendor: Moose Mountain Farm!

Tina Nason has sent us this wonderful description of their farm in Brookfield.  

We are a family owned and operated farm, raising our ten children to appreciate this natural way of life. What began as momma's love for cows and the need to feed our growing family has turned into Moose Mountain Farm. Although we are not certified organic we only use composted manure and Neptune's Harvest Organic Fertilizers, which we are a distributor for as well.
We are currently milking three cows; Jersey/ShorthornX, Purebred Jersey and a Jersey/GuernseyX. These girls give us incredible milk that we use for drinking as well as yogurt, butter, and cheese.
We offer starter plants in the spring and vegetables in season, free range chicken, forest fed pork, pastured turkey,our own ground beef, maple syrup,farm fresh eggs, local honey,all natural care products, and lots of baked goods. Check us out on Facebook at Moose Mountain Farm.
The farm has grown and flourished quickly. We are, at present, caring for a couple hundred laying hens, 165 broiler chickens at different stages, 7 piglets, 25 guinea keets and our newest additions to the farm, 5 ducklings.
We thank the Lord for giving us the vision and strength to live this agrarian lifestyle. We are thankful for the financial support from our customers and encouragement to keep on farming!

We are delighted to welcome them to the Northwood Farmers Market!

YAY!!

Yay !!! the market is back … Thursday, May 22, same place, same time (3:00 - 6:30) and many of your favorite vendors.
While it's early in the season, you will still find lots at the market - including starter plants for your garden, meat, eggs and more.
See you at the market!

The start of the market in verse!

The Market starts again in May

Then once a week through Labor Day

On Thursday afternoons you'll see

The flags and tents announcing we

Have local foods to sell to you

So bring your friends and neighbors, too.

See you at the NFM !

Starting May 22, 2014 from 3:00 - 6:30 pm

Corner of Routes 4 and 202/9

2014 Market Schedule

The Northwood Farmers Market will open on May 22 and run through October 2nd.

New England Food Policy Report

New England Food Policy Report GET THE REPORT → In New England, demand for local, sustainably produced food is high. However, our region currently imports the majority of the food it consumes. This is due in part to the fact that many of our laws do not support local food production, creating policy barriers at the local, state, and federal levels that affect our region’s capacity to grow and consume more of our own food; process and distribute more of our own meat, poultry, and seafood; and support our signature farmland and those who farm it. Today, we are taking a great step toward supporting the growth of New England’s local food system. In partnership with American Farmland Trust (AFT) and the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG), we are releasing an extensive, groundbreaking report analyzing policies to strengthen our region’s food system.

The new report, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System, is a call to action. It provides a critical policy focus to existing work across the region to build a food system in New England that is healthy, economically vibrant, just, environmentally sustainable, and resilient. Download the report now at http://www.newenglandfoodpolicy.org. Fortunately, according to the recent 2012 Census of Agriculture, in every New England state the number of farms and the amount of land in farming increased from 2007 to 2012. What’s more, in some of these states, the number of young farmers grew as well. Throughout New England, many new and veteran farmers alike are working to feed our region while responsibly stewarding our land. But they need sound policies that supports their efforts — policies that can allow New England to capitalize on the opportunity to build a sustainable food system. New Englanders deserve healthy food that supports our communities and environment. You have the power to tell your policymakers what has to change to make that happen.Take the first step today by reading and sharing our new report. Thanks for all you do on behalf of New England’s food system, Jenny Rushlow Staff Attorney Director of CLF’s Farm & Food Initiative

Latest newsletter from Keepin' It Local Market

Sharon's Granola

You can read the latest news from our local market here.

Organic breads now available from Keepin' It Local Market

Greetings!

Just wanted to send out a note to let everyone know that we are now carrying organic breads from Abigail's Bakery!

We also restocked our pork and beef freezers this weekend, and we're now carring chorizo sausage and pork tenderloins.

Hope to see you all soon!

Cheers,
Jesika
Hunky Dunk Farm & Keepin it local Market
284 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
603-401-2844

They have potatoes!

Message from Keepin' It Local! Market!

Greetings!

Just wanted to let you all know that we got our retail licence this past Tuesday! With that being said, we will now be introducing some new products in the store.

Today our friends at The Root Seller in Nottingham brought by some delicious Blue Gold potatoes! They're delicious!

"Blue Gold" potatoes
A moist, waxy potato. Good all-purpose variety, but best roasted or in soups and stews! $2.00lb

Thanks for Keepin' It Local!
Jesika

Keepin' It Local Market
284 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261

Keepin' It Local Market is OPEN!

We are open!!!

We currently have our farm raised meats, raw honey, bee pollen, maple syrup and gluten free granola.

We are also scouting for more local products to sell in our store. If anyone knows a farmer or friend that makes or grows local products we'd love to meet and talk with you! We are hoping to stick with a healthier more organic base of products, but are considering conventional products as well. Please email, call or stop by!

Also we are curious which local foods and farms you already buy from to give us an idea of what products to carry. We'd love to make your commute shorter and help you still eat that great farm fresh food!

Hope to see you soon!
Cheers,
Jesika & Bobby

hunkydunkfarm@gmail.com
603-401-2844
284 First Nh Turnpike Northwood

Deerfield Winter Market meets

The Deerfield Winter Market begins Sunday, November 17 at the Old Town Hall, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.  

More winter markets

Seacoast Eat Local announces their winter markets.

Join us along with old friends and family to feast your eyes on delicious root vegetables, crisp leafy greens, meats, cheeses, milk, tea and beer, baked goods and canned foods. All from over 60 vendors throughout the season! While you are there, be entertained by local musicians and learn new cooking skills at our demos. Kids won't feel left out either, with a variety of fun activities to keep them engaged and learning about local foods and farming. Don't forget to help keep fresh local food on the tables of those in need as well. We will have food donation tables at our markets helping a variety of food pantries throughout the season.

Nottingham Winter Market starting next weekend

Last market of the 2013 summer season!

A drizzly day for the last market of this year's summer season.  Red Manse was there for CSA pickup and the Root Seller had a wide variety of products: maple syrup and sugar, dried beans, eggs, potatoes and fresh pulled carrots by the bucket load!  What a great year it has been!  We've met a lot of new people, did some presentations on healthy cooking and eating, and as always, got to see old friends and meet new ones.  

See you in the spring!  Have a great winter and don't forget to check here for news of winter markets in the area.  

Farmers Market Studies Released in New Hampshire

 We think it is fair to say that people are well pleased by their farmers markets.

In the survey of farmers market patrons, researchers found that the majority of customers spend between $26-50 per market visit, 77 percent travel fewer than 10 miles to their farmers market, and 46 percent shop at their local farmers market once per week.  

You might even say we love them.

Extended season for some of our vendors

Be sure to check the Market on Thursdays through October, some of our vendors plan to be there.  Expect shorter hours due to earlier sunsets.

Fine Tuning Your Marketing - Merchandising Skills and Safe Food Handling

Now is the time of year for growers and producers selling at summer farmers market to catch their breath or get ready for the winter farmers market season. Whether you are thinking of evaluating your last season market display to make changes and get new ideas for future markets, you will want to attend the “Selling Successfully at Farmers Markets” workshops. The same workshops will be offered at the UNH Cooperative Extension offices in two different locations. Feel free to attend either Thursday, October 17 at the Carroll County Extension office in Conway, NH or Thursday,  October 24 at the Merrimack County Extension office in Boscawen. Workshops will be from 6-8 pm.  And the following topics will be covered:  Fine Tuning Your Marketing Skills & Merchandising” presented by Nada Haddad; and Safe Food Handling presented by Ann Hamilton and Deb Maes. The presentations will be by Food and Agriculture Field Specialists with UNH Extension. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is highly recommended as space is limited. Contact Nada.HaddadATUNH.edu or 603 -679-5616.

UNH Extension thanks the following agencies and organizations for their support: NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, NH Farmers Market Association, USDA and the Northeast Center for Risk  Management Education.

UNH Cooperative Extension provides New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families and communities, sustain natural resources, and improve the economy. Visit extension.unh.edu.

Dairy Day: September 12, 2013 at the Market

REMINDER!
Northwood Farmers Market Presents
Dairy Day with Local Goat and Cow Producers
Thursday,  Sept. 12, 3:00-6:30 pm
Want to know where to get and how to use local dairy products?  Curious about goats milk soaps and cheeses, raw milk, organic daily products?  Join us.