Category Archives: local food

Local Food Report: Barker’s Farm, Stratham

Posted on July 8, 2012 by diary of a tomato

As part of our local food system, farm stands play an important role, especially for those times when we’re between farmers’ markets. Located on Route 33 in Stratham, NH, Barker’s Farm, now in its fourth generation, has long been a source … Continue reading →

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Local Food: Dover Farmers’ Market

Posted on June 29, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Seacoast farmers’ markets are filling up with summer’s colorful bounty — here’s just a sampling from this week’s Dover Farmers’ Market. Above: turnips, beets, radishes and scallions from Connolly’s Gardens. Sunflowers, summer squash and cucumbers from Wake Robin Farm. Beet greens from Riverside Farm, … Continue reading →

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Local Food: Strawberries at Applecrest Farm, Hampton Falls

Posted on June 17, 2012 by diary of a tomato

If ever you’ve read The Cider House Rules by John Irving, Applecrest Farm will feel familiar. Irving drew inspiration for the book from his experience working there as a teenager. We used to live just down the road from here, and … Continue reading →

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Local Food: Gateway Farmers’ Market, York

Posted on June 9, 2012 by diary of a tomato

We’ve no shortage of greens, but made a trip to the Gateway Farmers’ Market in York this weekend to supplement what’s in the garden: beets and tomatoes from Riverside Farm; field strawberries from River Lily Farm; cilantro from Moondance Farm; and tucked … Continue reading →

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