North Country Farm & Homestead Conference

North Country Farm & Homestead Conference
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October 15, 2025 | 9 am – 3 pm | Lancaster Fair Grounds

North Country Farm & Homestead Conference 

Join us for a day of learning, hands-on demonstrations, and community at the North Country Farm & Homestead Conference! Whether you're a homesteader, small-scale farmer, or aspiring grower, this event offers a mix of concurrent sessions and live demonstrations designed to help you build skills, improve your land, and strengthen your operation. 

From soil health and cover cropping to backyard livestock, beekeeping, and variety trials, you'll gain practical, real-world knowledge tailored to small-scale and diversified farming. Enjoy hands-on activities like chainsaw maintenance, tractor safety, shiitake log inoculation, alongside insightful discussions on food preservation. 

With opportunities to network with experts, explore the trade show, and share experiences with fellow growers! 

 Register


Cost:  $30/per person. You will be able to list any dietary restrictions when you register. 

Topics include: 

  • Soil health
  • Cover cropping
  • Backyard livestock
  • Beekeeping
  • Variety trials
  • Chainsaw maintenance
  • Tractor safety
  • Shiitake log inoculation
  • Maple production

Contact

William Hastings

603-788-4961

 
The Day's Schedule Coming Soon

 
History

The North Country Fruit and Vegetable Seminar and Tradeshow started nearly 20 years ago by UNH Extension specialist Steve Turaj.

 
 
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2021 conference: Audio Only

 

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