100 Year Celebrations | New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation

In 2016 The New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation Celebrated its 100 year anniversary. To mark the occasion, each month one County Farm Bureau held a special event inviting anyone to attend!

January – Coos County

Despite some precipitation, Coos County Farm Bureau held their 100 Year Celebration on Saturday, January 16th. Coos County Farm Bureau President Joyce Brady said despite the weather, “We had a great time.”

Chris Brady of CJEJ Farm adds some branches to the bonfire. (Photo Denis Ward)
Dave Fuller or Fuller's Sugarhouse admires the fire. (Photo Denis Ward)
Joyce Brady, NHFBF 1st Vice President & Coos County FB President speaks to a reporter. (Photo Denis Ward)

February – Merrimack County

Merrimack County Farm Bureau hosted NH State Trooper Todd C. Ferris for a workshop on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations regarding farm vehicles as part of their 100 Year Celebration on February 20th.

NH State Trooper Todd C. Ferris gives a presentation on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Shawn Bersaw (left) and Bobby Drown at Merrimack County Farm Bureau's 100 Year Celebration
Chuck Souther of Apple Hill Farm (left) and Rob Johnson, NHFBF Policy Director, enjoying the presentation.
Former NHFBF President Wayne Mann (center-left) and current NHFBF President Denis Ward (center-right) chat with other attendees.

March – Strafford County

Strafford County Farm Bureau hosted a breakfast at the Jeremiah Smith Grange Hall in conjunction with the Town of Lee, which was celebrating its 250th Anniversarry, in March. Over 350 people celebrated the two historic anniversaries by enjoying great food and great conversation.

Strafford County Farm Bureau held their 100 Year Celebration at the Jeremiah Smith Grange Hall in Lee on Sunday, March 13th.
Over 350 people attended the event enjoying great food and great conversation.
Members of Strafford County Farm Bureau ready to serve hungry guests.
Strafford County Farm Bureau President Matt Scruton (right) greets guests.

April – Grafton County

Grafton County Farm Bureau showcased their county’s farms and agricultural organizations with tables and displays at the Monroe Town Hall for their 100 Year Celebration. The event also featured speakers, a video message from former NH Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Taylor, and a chicken barbecue.

(left to right) Rob Johnson, Henry Ahern, and Glen Putnam chat at the Grafton County Farm Bureau 100 Year Celebration.
New Hampshire Farm Bureau President Denis Ward addresses the audience at the Grafton County Farm Bureau 100 Year Celebration.
Dick Fabrizio of Windy Ridge Orchard waits in line for a barbecue chicken dinner at the Grafton County Farm Bureau 100 Year Celebration.
After dinner, State Trooper Todd Ferris gave a presentation on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and how they apply to farm vehicles.

May – Carroll County

Carroll County Farm Bureau held their 100 Year Celebration at the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. The over 60 guests had the option of a farm tour or a barn history tour and all were treated to a meal prepared by the Remick Farm staff.

Carroll County Farm Bureau President Frank Riley welcomes the crowd at the CCFB 100 Year Celebration
Carroll County Farm Bureau Secretary Lawrel Spera's son Rowan enjoys the open spaces at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
Attendees were given a tour of the Remick Farm where they had the chance to see cows, pigs, and more.
Carroll County Board Members Vince and Cindy Blandini (far left, far right) chat with New Hampshire Farm Bureau President Denis Ward (center right) and 1st Vice President Joyce Brady

June – Rockingham County

Rockingham County Farm Bureau celebrated 100 years of NH Farm Bureau with a Strawberry Festival Farm Day at Sunnycrest Farms in Londonderry. Tractor-drawn wagon rides, agriculture related booths & vendors, strawberry shortcake, and a speech by former NHFB President Wayne Mann were just some of the activities. They also demonstrated an antique shingle mill (shown above) and sold branded shingles.

James Cooney Jr. (foreground) and Brian Matarozzo operate a belt driven antique shingle mill at the Rockingham County Farm Bureau 100 Year Celebration.
Farmer Phil and NHFBF 1st Vice President Joyce Brady chat during the Rockingham County Farm Bureau 100 Year Celebration.
Brian Matarozzo brands shingles with a Farm Bureau logo. Attendees of the RCFB 100 Year Celebration at Sunnycrest Farm could watch the whole process as logs were milled into shingles and shingles were branded.
Former NHFBF President Wayne Mann speaks about the history of NH Farm Bureau at the RCFB 100 Year Celebration at Sunnycrest Farm in Londonderry.
Rockingham County Farm Bureau President Alden Dill's daughter Charlotte tries on some beekeeping gear at the RCFB 100 Year Celebration.

July – Sullivan County

Sullivan County Farm Bureau celebrated 100 Years of NH Farm Bureau over two days by giving out ice cream at the Newport Farmers Market on Friday, July 22nd and hosting a barbecue at the Sullivan County Farm on Saturday, July 23^rd. Attendees of the barbecue also had the opportunity to take a tour and learn the history of the Sullivan County Farm from Sullivan County Conservation District District Manager, Lionel Chute.

Farm Bureau members enjoy conversation at the Sullivan County Farm for Sullivan County Farm Bureau's 100 Year Celebration.
Attendees take a tour of the Sullivan County Farm grounds as part of SCFB's 100 Year Celebration.
Sullivan County Conservation District District Manager Lionel Chute gives a tour and history of Sullivan County Farm during SCFB's 100 Year Celebration
Guests at SCFB's 100 Year Celebration chat as they wait for the barbecue to begin.
Sullivan County Farm Bureau President Becky Nelson (Far Left) cuts a cake in honor of 100 Years of NH Farm Bureau.

August – Belknap County

Belknap County Farm Bureau hosted a tractor safety training at the Belknap County Fairgrounds to celebrate 100 Years of NH Farm Bureau. Mark Labonte gave a presentation on tractor safety and then gave tips to some youngsters who had the opportunity to try out what they had just learned on the Kubota tractor pictured below.

September – Cheshire County

Cheshire County Farm Bureau held a Farm Festival Day at East Hill Farm in Troy on September 5th to celebrate 100 Years of NH Farm Bureau. Activities included hay bale and butter making demonstrations, pony rides, an assortment of animals, and a cookout!

Staff and volunteers at East Hill Farm help the kiddos with pony rides during the Cheshire County Farm Bureau 100 Year Celebration.
On of the activities provided at the CCFB 100 Year Celebration on September 5th was a hay bale making demonstration.
(L to R) Former NH Farm Bureau President Sheldon Sawyer, Cheshire County Farm Bureau Board Member Beth Hodge, and UNH Cooperative Extension Agent Carl Majewski.
The pigs at East Hill Farm take a break from all the fun had at CCFB's 100 Year Celebration.

October – Hillsborough

Combining their 100 Year Celebration and Annual Meeting, Hillsborough County Farm Bureau hosted an event at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 2nd. The celebration featured live music from the Hickory Horned Devils, a pig roast, and a talk from Steve Taylor.

Live music performed by The Hickory Horned Devils kicked things off at the Hillsborough County Farm Bureau 100 Year Celebration.
HCFB President, Sean Trombly (left), presented UNH Extension Agent George Hamilton with an Appreciation Award.
HCFB also recognized Bob Haefner, the long-time Chair of the NH House of Representatives Committee on Environment and Agriculture, with an Appreciation Award
Former New Hampshire Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Taylor was the featured speaker at the HCFB 100 Year Celebration
A group picture of those in attendance for HCFB's 100 Year Celebration.