By Jake Gehrung for the NH Food Alliance From humble beginnings as a seasonal roadside farm stand, the Kearsarge Food Hub has blossomed into a powerful force of good in their region, recently celebrating their 5th anniversary. It was founded by a group of passionate high school friends reconnecting after college, wanting to begin an…
The Belknap Foodshed – Shop Our Local Table
Writing and photograph by Mary & Gavin MacDonald of the Belknap Foodshed. My husband, Gavin, and I got into the food business via a hobby gone WAY wrong (a family competition BBQ team) and never looked back. Five years ago we had the opportunity to open Genuine Local – a food production facility on a…
Treading Water – the Fight to Keep NH Fisheries Afloat
By Jake Gehrung for the NH Food Alliance Andrea Tomlinson often worries about the future of New Hampshire commercial fishing. “Our local fishermen are in danger of becoming extinct,” she says. As the manager of NH Community Seafood, a fishing cooperative aimed at protecting and expanding New Hampshire’s seafood industry, Andrea has seen up-close the…
Salvatore Family Farm – Bringing Saffron Farming to NH
Writing and photograph by Ashley Salvatore of Salvatore Family Farms Salvatore Family Farm was recently established in 2019. We pride ourselves on using only organic and sustainable practices on our farm. We specialize in growing local and pure saffron spice. Saffron is a unique spice that is typically imported from Spain or Iran, but now…
The Hungry Caterpillar – A Unique Plant-Based Food Truck
Writing and photograph by Nicholas Ortins of The Hungry Caterpillar My wife and I started a plant-based food truck and a farm this year. We are hoping to grow to the point where we can grow most of our own produce or source through local growers. We have been sourcing through various local establishments so far,…