Concord, N.H. – Nov. 20, 2014 – After deliberating for two hours last night, the City of Concord Planning Board decided to table the continued application for a Major Site Plan Approval of Fournier Foods, LLC. The proposed 5,524-square-foot USDA poultry processing facility continues to receive substantial opposition from East Concord residents as seen last night with approximately 40 people in attendance. Continue reading
New Hampshire Farm Bureau President Jeff Holmes (left) presented Glenn and Sandra Pierce of Strafford with the 2014 Profile Award.
Concord, N.H. – November 8, 2014 – The New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation honored Glenn and Sandra Pierce of Strafford with the Profile Award for outstanding service to New Hampshire agriculture and rural life. The 73rd consecutive Profile Award was presented at the state Farm Bureau annual awards banquet last night at the Fireside Inn & Suites in West Lebanon. Continue reading
Winner of the 2014 Discussion Meet, Amy Gowell Drogue (right) with presenter Ray Conner.
Concord, N.H. – November 8, 2014 – Amy Gowell Drogue of Barnstead won the state Young Farmer Discussion Meet at the New Hampshire Farm Bureau annual meeting yesterday. The competition is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected. Continue reading
Excellence in Agriculture recipient Christina Murdock, DVM of Concord (center), with award judges Ruth Mann and State Representative Bob Haefner.
Concord, N.H. – November 8, 2014 – Christina Murdock, DVM of Concord, won the Excellence in Agriculture Award at the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation 99th annual meeting last night. She will represent the Granite State at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in San Diego, C.A. this January. Continue reading
Achievement Award winner Adam Crete of Boscawen with Beth Hodge of Hinsdale. Adam will represent New Hampshire at the American Farm Bureau annual meeting in San Diego this January.
Concord, N.H. – November 8, 2014 – Winners of the Young Farmer Achievement Award were announced at the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation 99th annual meeting last night. Young Farmers from around the state competed for awards by demonstrating knowledge of and achievement in agriculture, as well as commitment to promoting the agriculture industry. Continue reading
November 3, 2014 – To benefit the Young Farmer program of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation, Grainger supplied $250 worth of products. Items included a cordless cutoff tool, an aluminum straight pipe wrench and a fire extinguisher, which were auctioned off at the growers’ dinner at the Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy last night. Continue reading