by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
It’s clear a love of agriculture runs deeply in the Curtis Szalach family. Siblings Andrew and Erin Curtis Szalach enjoy promoting the Ayrshire breed at events like the New York State Fair and through their various memberships. (more…)
by Katie Navarra
Brent Zimmerman is no stranger to farming. He grew up on a family farm in Michigan that raised dairy, hogs, hay and wheat. After high school he pursued a career in banking until a two-week vacation took him to Tuscany, Italy, in 1991. Instead of boarding his return flight, he stayed for 25 years and changed careers, getting back to his roots. (more…)
by Enrico Villamaino
In order for a farm to succeed, more than just farming acumen is needed. An ample understanding of agriculture is essential, but even the most knowledgeable farmer would find it difficult to prosper without a fundamental understanding of business practices. (more…)
by Enrico Villamaino
When a family farm in a small hamlet of upstate New York is recognized for the quality of its work, that’s commendable. When that farm finds itself going toe to toe with some of the farming giants from the Midwest, and still winning awards, that’s all the more remarkable. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Fewer families farm these days, meaning that they’re one or two generations or more removed from firsthand knowledge of farming. In New York, Ontario County farmers coordinate to host Fun on the Farm on odd-numbered years. This year marked the 15th event in 26 years. A different farm hosts the event each year. Though it includes many family-oriented activities, Fun on the Farm hosts are working farms that don’t ordinarily host guests — not agritourism locations that are continually open to the public. (more…)
by Jane Primerano
OXFORD, NJ — The animals from Just One More Farm have made appearances on television shows such as “Saturday Night Live” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” (more…)
by Enrico Villamaino
Tractor aficionados had the opportunity to bid on a variety of models from the collection of a lifetime. Phil Card’s lifetime, to be exact. (more…)
by Enrico Villamaino
As a workday, eight hours is pretty average. When standing in line at the DMV, it’s an eternity. But for milking a cow, processing and packaging the milk, and then having it on the shelf and available for sale, eight hours is actually pretty darn fast. (more…)
by Troy Bishopp
Thurso, Québec, is the birthplace of legendary hockey player Guy Lafleur, who was named one of the 100 greatest NHL Players in history. It’s also the home of the century-old Maloney Homestead Farm, now known in the French-speaking province as Ferme Brylee. Most folks who visit gladly trade their poutine for a chance to savor grass-fed meat barbecued over the fourth-generation farm’s open-air Argentine-style parrilla. “It’s our farm’s expression to the people and planet,” said Brian Maloney. (more…)
by Edith Tucker
GREENLAND, NH – The highlight for most of the 80 farmers who attended the New Hampshire Direct Marketing Conference – “Agritourism: Building Connection Between Farmers, Customers and Community” – at the Portsmouth Country Club on Nov. 4 was the frank and open discussion by those who have taken the plunge into this new world. (more…)
by Edith Tucker
GREENLAND, NH – Based on many years of experience, insurance agent Andy Robertson, senior advisor, NFP Property & Casualty in Bedford, NH, offered a wealth of tips and warnings for those considering opening their farms up to agritourism at the 11th annual New Hampshire Direct Marketing Conference sponsored by UNH Cooperative Extension on Nov. 4. (more…)
by Edith Tucker
GREENLAND, NH – Agriculture Commissioner Shawn Jasper kicked off New Hampshire’s 11th Direct Marketing Conference on Monday, Nov. 4 at the Portsmouth Country Club, co-sponsored by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension and the Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. He was introduced by moderator Nada Haddad, Agricultural Business Management Field Specialist for UNH Extension in Rockingham County. (more…)
