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Here is the
program for the
2009 NH Farm & Forest Expo
(If you would like
to view the actual program brochure online go here.)
Friday,
February 6, 2009, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Please take special note:
This is a current listing of the meetings and seminars that are available at
this years Expo. Most are included in your admission to the Expo and some
have nominal charges to cover the expenses of providing the seminar.
Please check with our information booth during the Expo should you have any
questions. We hope that you enjoy your day!
There is a separate admission charge to enter the Exposition Trade Show that is
not included in the workshop or seminar fees.
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Value-Added & Energy Efficiency
Loan & Grant Training Seminar
9-11 a.m. Salon B |
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Presented by Steve Epstein. The 2002 Farm Bill
established the RE System and EE Improvement Program to help agricultural
producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption
through the purchase of renewable energy system (i.e. wind, solar, biomass
or geothermal sources) and installation of energy efficient improvements. |
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2009 Spring Crop Meeting
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Dartmouth |
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This workshop will share information that can help
commercial field crop growers produce a profitable and sustainable crop.
Presentations will focus on production practices, soil fertility, and pest
management practices that can decrease input costs and/or increase yields.
Pesticide Applicator credits. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Contact
Carl Majewski at (603) 352-4550 or email
carl.majewski@unh.edu to
register. |
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Beekeeping
9 a.m.-12 p.m Pierce |
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This session will feature a panel of experts which will
discuss topics such as how to get started in beekeeping, bee health, crop
pollination and much more. This will be a one stop source for answers
to all your beekeeping questions.
Panelists are:
Connie Stubbs is an entomologist with the University of Maine, School of
Biology & Ecology
Wendy Booth is a NH Beekeeper and officer with the NH Beekeepers Association
Chuck Souther is an apple and berry grower in Concord, NH
The program is free and open to all. |
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NH Farmers Market Association
9a.m.-5 p.m. Hale |
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Join us for our Winter Farmers Market Vendor meeting!
Workshops continuing all day Friday of interest to farmers and other vendors
who sell at NH farmers markets. Find out about NHFMA's partnership
with NH Made. Get updates from the WIC FMNP. Learn about selling
products from your own kitchen with the "Homestead License". Improve
your business by attending our afternoon workshops on risk management,
insurance and food safety! |
| 9 a.m. |
NHFMA Winter Meeting |
| 9:30 a.m. |
NH Made Opportunities, Ann Vennard, NH Made |
| 10 a.m. |
WIC FMNP Annual Report: Laurie Desmarais and Elizabeth
Biron, NHDHHS |
| 11 a.m. |
The Homestead License: Roy Ann Bossidy, NHDHHS |
| 1 p.m. |
Risk Management for Vendors at Farmers Markets: Mike
Sciabarrasi, UNHCE |
| 2 p.m. |
Insurance for Farmers Markets and Vendors: Dick
White, Clyde B. Foss Agency |
| 3 p.m. |
Food Safety for Food Entrepreneurs: Alice Mullen,
UNHCE |
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Farming With a Disability
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Frost |
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This workshop will review agricultural worksite
modifications for farmers who experience physical disabilities.
Adaptations to farm machinery, livestock handling and hand tools will be
discussed. |
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Tools, Tips and Resources for
Agricultural Commissions
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Salon C |
| Members of NH Agricultural Commissions share what they are
doing to promote and encourage farming in their towns, give practical advice
on how to start and organize an Ag Com and discuss the challenges and
successes of their work. The workshop, the first ever gathering of Ag
Com members in the state, will establish an informal communication network
of start-up and established Ag Coms to continue the exchange of ideas and
support. Topics to include roles and responsibilities of Ag Coms, new
tools for farmland conservation, tips for working with other town boards,
resources for barns, on-farm energy systems, and more. (NH Coalition
for Sustaining Agriculture) |
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Farm Leases & Leasing
10-11 a.m. Hawthorne |
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Presented by Land for Good. Is leasing a farm, land
or equipment right for you? Leasing is an important tool to access
land and other farm assets. While the personal relationship between
the owner and the farmer is important, a written agreement can address
future changes in land or farm ownership, responsibility for capital
improvements, maintenance, liability and taxes and provide direction to
settle disputes that can arise. Join a discussion about different
types of agricultural leases, how to negotiate terms and conditions, legal
and business aspects of leasing and how to put a lease to work for your
farming operation. |
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Forest Stewardship Committee
Annual Meeting
1-4 p.m. Frost |
| Contact Karen Bennett
(karen.bennett@unh.edu) for
information. |
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Farm Tourism
1-3 p.m. Salon C |
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Thinking about developing a corn maze, organizing farm
vacations, opening a farm stand, hosting weddings or converting your home to
a bed and breakfast? Experienced farmers and agency professionals will
exchange experiences, discuss your ideas, provide advice, and help you
consider steps to a profitable and rewarding farm tourism venture.
This workshop is designed to help those exploring and new to farm tourism as
well as seasoned pros identify appropriate activities and amenities,
communicate with neighbors and local boards, manage risk, plan marketing and
advertising, and better understand and business dynamics of farm tourism.
(NH Coalition for Sustaining Agriculture) |
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Feeding the Pregnant & Lactating
Ewe
1-3 p.m. Hawthorne |
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Bruce Clement will share what you need to know to
properly and economically feed your pregnant and lactating ewes.
Through use of practical examples, easy to understand handouts and
informative slides you will leave with the knowledge you need to help ensure
a successful lambing season. |
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NH Farm to Restaurant
1-4 p.m. Dartmouth |
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Three sessions in one! The first session features
the successes, problems, and plans for the future for "New Hampshire Virtual
Farmers Market." "Extending the Growing Session" explores meeting the
needs of chefs and consumers, while "Partnering with Federal Express" will
address enhancing distribution with a new Federal Express program. |
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General Farm Emergency
Preparedness
1-4 p.m. Salon B |
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Floods, fires, tornadoes, ice storms, chemicals
spills--are you ready to handle an emergency on your farm? NH State
Veterinarian, Dr. Stephen K. Crawford, UNH Cooperative Extension, Education
Director of Communication & Information Technology, David Foote and Steve
Turaj, Coos County Extension Educator, Agricultural Resources, will discuss
what to do should the unthinkable happens. |
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Good Forestry in the Granite
State-Public Listening Session
4-5:30 p.m. Salon C |
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After more than 10 years, a keystone publication for New
Hampshire's forest landowners and for resource professionals is being
revised. The new version of Good Forestry in the Granite State:
Recommended Voluntary Forest Management Practices for the State of New
Hampshire will consider new developments and address issues raised by
natural resource professionals, landowners and the public. This public
listening session is an opportunity for you to tell members of the revision
team what you like about the book, Good Forestry, and what needs to
be changed. |
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Chainsaw Operation & Maintenance
6-8 p.m. Frost |
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This will be a hands-on workshop on safety, use and
maintenance of the backyard chainsaw. Learn proper cutting methods,
safe handling, and maintenance tips. You are encouraged to bring your
chainsaw to this training session. |
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NH Farm & Forest Exposition Board
Meeting
7-8 p.m. Salon B |
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This is an opportunity for exhibitors and the general
public to meet the Board of Directors and discuss this year's Exposition.
We also welcome any suggestions for future Exposition plans. |
Saturday,
February 7, 2009, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Please take special note:
This is a current listing of the meetings and seminars that are available at
this years Expo. Most are included in your admission to the Expo and some
have nominal charges to cover the expenses of providing the seminar.
Please check with our information booth during the Expo should you have any
questions. We hope that you enjoy your day!
There is a separate admission charge to enter the Exposition Trade Show that is
not included in the workshop or seminar fees.
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Annual Awards Ceremony and
Breakfast
February 7, 2009, 7:30 a.m.
Location
Armory
Sponsored by
NH Farm Bureau &
Farm Family
Insurance
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The
Annual Awards Breakfast recognizes industry leaders and their contributions
over the past year. The following awards will be presented at the 2009
event: |
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--Andrew
L. Felker Memorial Award for leadership in promoting the growth and
prosperity of New Hampshire agriculture.
--Fred E.
Beane Memorial Award for fair, accurate and effective reporting of news and
issues impacting farming and forestry in the state.
--Farms
of Distinction, a program of the NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food
that annually recognizes those New Hampshire Farms that go the extra mile to
keep their busy farmsteads neat and attractive, thereby portraying a
positive image for New Hampshire agriculture.
--Green
Pastures Dairy Farm of the Year program showcases outstanding dairy farms
throughout New England. The 2008 New Hampshire winners will be introduced
and presented with a farm sign.
--The
Tree Farmer of the Year Award is presented to a landowner who has shown
exceptional forest management in the Tree Farm Program.
--The NH Horse Person of the Year,
presented by the NH Horse Council, recognizes outstanding achievement in the
equine industry.
This is a
reservation only event.
Tickets
may be purchased for
$15 by
calling 271-3788 by
January 30.
A small amount of tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
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Small Farms from the Ground Up
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (lunch break from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) Salon A |
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Topics will include Appropriate Technology, Creative
Energy Solutions on the Farm, Solar Greenhouses/Tunnels, Panel Discussion on
Crop/Revenue Insurance and more.
Pre-registration required, $10 Registration fee. Register for this
session online at:
http://www.events.unh.edu/register.shtml?event_id=5245 |
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Garden Workshop
9a.m.-2 p.m. Salon D |
| Presenters from UNH Cooperative Extension will present a
variety of topics for gardeners of all stages. Includes Margaret Hagen
(Container Gardening), Julia Steed Mawson (Every Child in the Garden), and
Dot Perkins (Gardening with Kids and the Elderly). |
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NH Lama & Alpaca Association
Meeting
9-11 a.m. Dartmouth |
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Winter meeting of the New Hampshire Llama and Alpaca
Association (NHLA). Come and share ideas and plans. The NHLA is
open to all those interested in llamas and/or alpacas. Dues are $20.
Visit our web site: www.nhla.org.
For more information call Betsy at (603) 569-2453. |
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Growing Giant Pumpkins
9-11 a.m. Hawthorne |
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Join Jim Beauchemin, 2005 New England Champion Giant
Pumpkin Grower, as he explains the hobby of growing giant pumpkins. It
has become a tremendous way for commercial vegetable growers to draw
attention to their roadside farm stands. The seminar will take you
from beginning to end of all aspects of growing giant pumpkins. Visual
and audio aids will be used to convey the excitement and make all
participants eager to give this most rewarding outdoor hobby a try.
Free seeds and tip sheets will be handed out to all those who participate in
the workshop. |
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Equine Challenge
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pierce |
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All youth, 4-H and Pony club members ages 9 to 11 are
welcome to participate in a friendly novice-level quiz bowl event, designed
to showcase their knowledge of horses. Questions will be given orally
or visually for youth to answer using a buzzer board. Youth
participants in this event do not have to be 4-H or Pony club members.
Come join the fun. Pre-registration is required on or before February
1. Contact Mary Davis at (603) 742-3712 or email
mcdavis511@comcast.net. |
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NH Dairy Goat Annual Meeting
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Salon B |
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9:30-10 a.m. ADGA District #1 Meeting
Presented by: Phil Cassette, ADGA Director
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meat Cutting: Understanding Your Butcher's
Cut Sheet
Sponsored by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension in
cooperation with the New Hampshire Dairy Goat Association. How do you
fill out the Butcher's cut sheet? What cuts of meat are expected from
each area of the animal carcass and how many pounds of meat should you
expect back when you take your lamb or goat in to the butcher for
processing? Rick Lemay from Lemay and Sons Beef in Goffstown, NH, will
lead a question and answer session on Meat Cutting.
Admission at door-$5 per family; 4-H members free. |
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Recent Advances in Equine
Medicine
9:30-10:30 a.m. Hale |
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Mike Davis, DVM, MS, founder and CEO of New England
Equine Medical & Surgical Center in Dover, NH, will discuss the latest in
equine medicine. Lameness evaluation, testing, technology, surgery,
imaging, physical therapy and more will be discussed. Slides from his
state of the art facility will be used. Dr. Davis will also talk about
what the Medical & Surgical Center offers and will be followed by a question
and answer session. This workshop is sponsored by the NH Farm Bureau. |
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NH Coverts Advisory Committee
Meeting
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Webster |
| Annual meeting of the NH Coverts Project Advisory
Committee-closed session. |
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Restoring & Reusing Small
Historic Water-Powered Mills
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Hawthorne |
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A roundtable discussion for those with hydro-powered
mills in all stages of preservation and operation. Is it economically
possible to run a small business on water power? What are the
educational or heritage tourism possibilities that might also provide
income? Can hydro-electric generation pay off? Where does a mill
owner turn for help?
Maggie Stier, Field Representative from NH Preservation Alliance, will lead
the discussion. |
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NH Horse Council Annual Meeting
12-2 p.m. Dartmouth (Updated) |
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Kid's Day
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Armory |
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Kid's Day is a fun opportunity for kids of all ages.
Kid's Day offer fun activities and the opportunity for kids of all ages to
see how 4-H and other youth groups from NH help young people learn and grow.
Bring your family and friends and learn about the forest, environment,
sciences and all types of animals. Come and join the fun, participate
in hands-on activities and enjoy the entertainment of the King Sisters and
other talented youth from NH.
Admission is $7 for adults, children 15 and under are free. Admission
paid at the Exposition gate allows you entry into this event.
Admission paid for Kid's Day also provides you entry into the 2009 NH Farm &
Forest Exposition Hall. |
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Emergency Care for Horses:
What to do before the Vet Arrives
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Expo Concourse |
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Mike Davis, DVM, MS, founder and CEO of New England
Equine Medical & Surgical Center in Dover, NH, and Celeste Blumerich, DVM,
currently interning at the Center will conduct a session for horse owners
about basic management of emergency situations at home, before the vet
arrives. The discussion will include colic (signs, examination,
treatment and prevention), lacerations, fractures and other emergencies.
Bandaging techniques will also be demonstrated. Weather permitting, a
live horse will be used to enhance the demonstration. This workshop is
sponsored by the NH Farm Bureau. |
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Cutting Firewood from Your Own
Woodlot
12:30-1:30 p.m. Webster |
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Whether you cut your own firewood, or have a forester
make those choices, this session will demystify how those choices are made.
Starting with woodlot assessment and setting objectives, learn how to pick
the trees to cut and the trees to leave. |
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Backyard Maple Sugaring--How To
Make Your Own Maple Syrup!
12:30-2:30 p.m. Hale |
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The sap will be running soon! Have you thought
about making your own maple syrup? Do you want to know what is needed?
Join Hank Peterson, NH maple producer, and Steve Roberge, UNHCE County
Forester, to learn the steps from the tree to the table plus the equipment
needed to get started making your own syrup. This special workshop is
geared to first-timers and beginner maplers. All aspects of maple
sugaring will be covered, including tree identification and tapping,
collecting and boiling sap, finishing, filtering and packing syrup.
Equipment and supplies needed, especially sizing and operating small
evaporators, homemade and commercial, will also be discussed. |
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Annual NH Farm & Forest Auction
1-3 p.m. Stark |
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A great opportunity to obtain NH products and services!
Featuring items donated by many of our Expo exhibitors for use in the home,
on the farm or in the forest, this is a great way to help us raise funds to
defray the cost of the NH Farm & Forest Expo. All auction items will
be on display prior to the Auction. |
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Critical Wildlife Habitats in NH
1-2:30 p.m. Hawthorne |
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Learn to recognize habitats on your land that are
critical for supporting rare wildlife in New Hampshire. Understand the
threats facing wildlife today and what landowners can do to help.
Presented by UNHCE (Malin Clyde and Emma Carcagno) |
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Small Flock Poultry Management
Disease
1-4 p.m. Salon B |
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The number of small poultry flocks in NH is on the rise,
small flock owners need information to keep their flocks and their community
healthy and disease-free. This educational session will provide
information on the basic principles of Poultry Disease, increase awareness
of Zoonotic Disease and educate attendees in the process of submitting
samples to the UNH Diagnostic Lab. |
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Llamas 101
2-4 p.m. Webster |
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Interactive presentation geared toward new or potential
llama and alpaca owners and other interested parties. This session
will cover basic llama personalities, llama body language, basic llama care,
how llamas are customarily used in the United States. |
Please note: This information
is current as of Dec. 22, 2008, and is subject to change without prior notice.
NH Farm & Forest Exposition Purpose:
Shall be to provide education and information for farmers and
woodland owners through the conduct of lectures, forums, seminars, an annual
trade show, and other similar activities to provide public outreach and promote
agricultural products.
The sponsors, UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Department of
Agriculture, Markets & Food and NH Division of Forests & Lands, programs and
policies are consistent with pertinent federal and state laws and regulations
and prohibits discrimination in its programs, activities and employment on the
basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability,
political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans, marital or family
status.
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