November is almost here! We have a had a full and eventful October, and while Fresh Start Farmers are starting to wind things down for the season, there are plenty of projects at the Food Hub keeping us busy, like the Fresh Choice Project and Farm to School Program.
We are also happy to report that there was an amazing turnout at the Climate-Smart Farming event last Thursday! People from all over New Hampshire--and even the country!--came to share knowledge and ideas about sustainable farming techniques, and to hear the experiences of farmers of color. Click on the pictures below to read more about it, plus get yummy recipes, learn about new products in stock, and hear what's to offer for Thanksgiving!
Thank you & we'll see you soon!
Questions? Email us at farmshare@refugeesuccess.org or give us a call at 603-606-2663 and we will get right back to you!
From all of us at Fresh Start Farms, take good care and be well.
We are a collective brand for immigrant and refugee farmers participating in the New American Sustainable Agriculture Program, a program of the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success. We work alongside new American farmers to bring farm fresh ingredients to your table via neighborhood farm stands, farmers markets, our FarmShare, wholesale and through NH Farm to School.
Twenty-three new American farmers make up Fresh Start Farms. Nine farmers are part of the New American Farmers Co-op and grow at Our Farm on Story Hill in Dunbarton, NH. An additional 14 farmers, the Umoja Farmers, grow on land at the St. Paul's School in Concord, NH.
All producers in the Fresh Start Farms collective implement organic practices. While not certified organic, the farmers grow nutrient dense produce without chemicals and in a way that promotes healthy soil, habitat, and environment.
We speak 13 languages, represent 7 countries and grow over 50 different varieties of produce!