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Food + Nutrition
Do You Know
Helpful People + Places
Local Agriculture
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Healthy Eating Tip |
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Reach for water
Sodas and other soft drinks add extra calories. Quench your thirst with water instead.
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Local Agriculture |
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Farmers' Markets
Unlike food that travels long distances, locally grown fruits and vegetables are harvested at peak quality and flavor. A fun way to find the freshest fruits and vegetables is to visit a farm stand or farmers’ market.
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Choose a county from the list or rollover your county on the map to find Health Education near you!
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Hillsborough County, NH
Amherst, New Hampshire
Day/Time: Thursdays, 2:30 - 6:30 PM
Season: June 7 - October 11
Location: Amherst Village Green
What you'll find: Fresh produce, fruit, fish, flowers, lamb, beef, chicken, eggs, cheese, milk, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, wine, Greek food, artisan breads, wool, and agricultural crafters.
More Info: 603.249.9809, grdnprty1@aol.com, www.amherstfarmersmarket.org |
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Bedford
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Season: June 19 - October 17
Location: Wallace Road to Benedictine Park
What you'll find: Certified organic and conventional vegetables, fruit, baked goods, flowers, fish, eggs, jam, jellies, maple products, wine, specialty foods, milk, soap, lotions and yarn. Decorate pumpkins, trick or treat, July 4 celebration, musicians at the market.
More Info: 603.472.5660 / 6663, cmoser03110@yahoo.com, dsklar1@comcast.net, www.bedfordfarmersmarket.com |
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Hancock
Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - noon
Season: Mid-May - Mid-October
Location: In the horse sheds behind the church
What you'll find: Organic vegetables, breads, jams, honey, maple syrup, berries, peace toys, rustic art, perennials, wreathes, fibers, fiber arts, and bedding plants. Music, dance, craft demonstrations weekly.
More info: 603.525.3788, cdaloz@worldpath.net |
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Hillsborough
Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - noon
Season: Late June - September 15
Location: Community Park, Main Street
What you'll find: Produce, perennials, baked goods, jams, jellies, and honey
More Info: 603.464-4640 |
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Lyndeborough
Day/Time: Fridays, 3:30 - 6:30 PM
Season: Mid-May - September
Location: Village Green, Route 31
What you'll find: Fruits, vegetables, bedding plants, meats, eggs, baked goods and jams.
More Info: 603.654.5362 |
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Manchester
Day/Time: Thursdays, 3:00 - 6:30 PM
Season: June - October
Location: Concord Street and Pine Street
What you'll find: Vegetables, herbs, flowers, melons, apples, wine, soups, bread, cookies, baked goods, prepared foods, strawberries, and certified organic products. Music, entertainment, children's events, cooking demonstrations.
More Info: 603.679.8101, charliereid@ttlc.net |
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Milford
Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - noon
Season: Late June - early October
Location: TD Banknorth lower lot, South Street
What you'll find: Locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, plants, baked goods, jams, jellies, maple syrup, and farm raised elk meat.
More Info: 603.673.5792, mosseyapples@aol.com |
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Nashua, New Hampshire
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Season: July 10 - October 16
Location: St.Louis deGonzague Church parking lot, 48 West Hollis Street
What you'll find: Fruits, vegetables, bread, syrup, and soap
More Info: 603.878.3437
Season: May - October
Location: 53-75 Main Street
What you'll find: Fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, goats milk soap, candles, apples, fruit wines, and breads.
More Info: 603.878.5700, sarahd@greatamericandowntown.org, www.NashuaDowntown.com |
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New Boston, New Hampshire
Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - noon
Season: July - October
Location: Town Common at the gazebo
What you'll find: Seasonal produce, eggs, bread, pastries, honey, maple syrup, chicken, beef, herbs, grains, granola, lamb, wool, knits, and plants.
More Info: 603.487.3577, newbostonfarmersmarket@yahoo.com |
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Peterborough
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Season: May 23 - October 4
Location: Depot Square Park
What you'll find: Starter plants, cut flowers, bouquets, perennials, vegetables, eggs, raw milk, chicken, goat meat, maple syrup and products, fresh fish, prepared Greek foods, vinegars, baked goods, breads, crafts, knitted sweaters, yarn, and fleece. Music each week.
More Info: 603.547.2108, greenfieldgardens.@verizon.net |
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Weare
Day/Time: Fridays, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Season: June - September
Location: Town Gazebo
What you'll find: Seasonal produce, fruits, certified organic fresh produce, lamb, pork, chicken, baked goods, certified organic breads, honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies, canned goods, fresh plants, cut flowers, and goats milk soaps and lotions.
More Info: 603.529.0782, wearefarmersmarket@hotmail.com |
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