NH Gov. Sununu visits Barnstead Farmers Market

EAST BARNSTEAD, NH – Gov. Chris Sununu proclaimed the first week of August as the 21st Annual New Hampshire Farmers Market Week while visiting the Barnstead Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 8. The Granite State’s recognition coincided with the 2020 National Farmers Market Week that’s celebrated

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Crop Comments: Spread the Closest Fields Last

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