I recently had the privilege to join Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Chris Pappas at the 2019 Climate Impacts Maple Breakfast hosted by the Union of Concerned Scientists at the University of New Hampshire. I was on the panel with...
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For many homeowners, finding a way to keep the front lawn looking nice without being wasteful of water is a challenge. Especially in the summer months, conserving water is important because it can have a big impact on your local resources and...
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Immediate opening for beginning Farm Manager 2019 Willow Brook Farm & Arts Center in Barnstead, NH is seeking a FarmManager to continue development of a modest 25-40 share CSA.This is an exceptional opportunity for a beginning farmer with an...
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JOB DESCRIPTION: INTERN, FARM ASSISTANT WILLOW BROOK FARM & ART CENTER 2019 Summary The Farm Assistant Intern supports the Farm Manager in all aspects of maintaining the farm in support of the mission of Willow Brook Farm & Art Center in...
MoreAnnouncing Position: Program Intern 2019
JOB DESCRIPTION: INTERN, PROGRAM COORDINATOR WILLOW BROOK FARM & ART CENTER 2019 Summary This position provides administrative work in support of the mission of Willow Brook Farm & Art Center in Barnstead, NH. This position has a great...
MoreThis Is How You Can Save Money When Your Kids Want to Start New Hobbies
You know that your kids need hobbies to keep them learning and active. However, when you are working with a tiny budget, spending money on supplies can seem more like a burden than a boost for your children. Thankfully, there are some simple ways...
MoreMake Vegetables Fun for Children
By Kristin Louis Contributing writer parentingwithkris.com Make Vegetables Fun for Children How many of us despair that our children will never eat vegetables? The struggle is real. Consider this: All foods taste better when you’re hungry. Try...
MoreNew England Grassroots Environmental Fund award
LOCAL FARM TO TRAIN FARMERS AND GROW HARVEST FOR FAMILIES IN NEED Willow Brook Farm & Art Center Receives Grant to Launch New Program to Connect Food Insecure Families with Locally Grown, Healthy Food Barnstead, NH – Willow Brook Farm &...
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2019 Beginning Farmer Fellowships Willow Brook Farm & Art Center Now seeking applications for prospective farmers for our Beginning Farmer Fellowship program. We are looking for first year Fellows to coordinate growing for a small Community...
MoreHowling winds
I don’t know about you, but those winds kept me up all night. Barnstead got hit pretty hard. We lost a lot of trees — dozens of white pines on the edge of one forest section will now get turned into lumber. A few downed hardwoods...
MoreWinter preparation
This week has started out on a horrible note after hearing the news yesterday of the shooting that went down in Las Vegas. My heart aches for the all the victims and families involved, I pray that our country can send the most powerful healing...
MoreSwimmin’ in the Cider!
Thanks to all for coming out to the farm and making Cider Day the best event of the year! We collaboratively harvested apples and pressed dozens of gallons of cider while keeping cool in the shade of the barn. Our joined effort and...
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