Homesteading

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Food Safety for Poultry and Rabbit Producers Class Schedule 2025 & 2026
New Hampshire producers can sell poultry and rabbits directly to NH restaurants without USDA inspection. NH producers can also sell rabbits to consume... Learn More
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Fermenting: Safe Food Preservation (PLUS a Sauerkraut Recipe!)
Fermentation of food and beverages has been around for centuries as a safe way to preserve food. Fermenting is the process by which beneficial bacteri... Learn More
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Sharing More Than the Harvest
Social Media Post Ideas for NH Farmers in the Height of Summer
Looking to make your farm stand out online this summer? Discover quick social media content ideas that show the care behind your products and give cus... Learn More
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Freezing Vegetables
One of the easiest, most convenient, and least time-consuming methods of preservation
Freezing is one of the easiest, most convenient, and least time-consuming methods of preserving foods. Learn More
Canning jars and lids
Successful Home Canning Starts with Jars and Lids
Successful canning starts with the use of jars in good condition and new lids with new or used ring bands in good condition. Learn More
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7 Social Media Lessons Every NH Farmer Should Know
What NH Farmers Are Learning About Social Media and What You Can Try Too
This spring, farmers from across New Hampshire came together fora six-week social media for Farmers course. The course aimed to help farmers confident... Learn More
Ayam Cemani chicken with black feathers and skin
5 Unique and Rare Chicken Breeds to Consider for Your Backyard Flock
These rare breeds of chickens could make fun additions to your coop
Raising backyard chickens is a great way to be more self-sufficient and is both fun and educational for kids of all ages. These are some breeds to con... Learn More
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How Should I Take Care of Backyard Chickens in the Winter?
Tips on keeping chickens warm and protected during cold months
Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience for the whole family and it’s a great way to be more self-sufficient. They are relatively easy... Learn More
Rows of onions in soil
New 2023 USDA Hardiness Zones Explained
The new hardiness map is based on 30-year averages of the lowest annual winter temperatures
The USDA has just released its updated plant hardiness zone map for the United States. This new map is based on 30-year averages of the lowest annual ... Learn More
Food Canned With Lower Acidity Vinegar Deemed Unsafe
Foods stored more than a day using 4% vinegar or lower should be discarded
The National Center for Home Food Preservation asks that foods stored using 4% vingar or less, for more than 24 hours, be discarded. Learn More