Sofie Wicklund
A 'Nock Out Summer: Improving Regional Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Learn more about the role Sofie played in Monadnock Outdoors' regional efforts this summer!
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Tarah Castiglioni
- Jul 6
- 3 min
The Perfect Match: TEAM Jaffrey Farmers' Market and Community SNAP Programs
Explore how one of our local farmers' markets increases community access to fresh, healthy and local produce.
Sarah Waring
- Jun 2
- 4 min
Rural Development and REAP: Emphasizing the ‘US’ in USDA
Explore the benefits of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to our farms, communities and climate!
Georgina Carley
- May 4
- 3 min
Little Patch of Weeds: Transforming Lawn to Meadow
Georgina and Marvin transformed their curiosity (and lawn) to create areas providing food and shelter for wildlife across their property!
Matt Smetana
- Apr 12
- 2 min
Farewell, Benée!
We bid farewell to our Community Engagement Director, Benée Hershon.
Jenna Rich
- Apr 3
- 6 min
How to Make Your Farm or Home Garden More Environmentally Friendly
By making a few small changes in the garden, you can help combat climate change, decrease energy bills, and more!
Benee Hershon
- Mar 2
- 5 min
Spring Community Member Spotlight: Jeffrey P. Smith Farm Scholarship
The Jeffrey P. Smith Farm Scholarship endeavors to connect young people with agriculture & the natural world!
Jon Meadows
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Manure Management with NRCS: A Water Quality Spotlight
Through the EQIP Program, NRCS assists our local livestock and vegetable producers to responsibly manage waste.
Benee Hershon
- Jan 5
- 6 min
Winter Community Member Spotlight: Michele Chalice
One local business is set to re-imagine what these outdoor spaces could look like and transform them into spaces which benefit all!
Benee Hershon
- Dec 1, 2022
- 6 min
December Community Member Spotlight: Gentile Family Homestead
The Gentile Family Homestead, a 24-acre gem of sustainable open pasture shares about their climate grant project!
Benee Hershon
- Nov 4, 2022
- 7 min
November Community Member Spotlight: Barbara Skuly
For over 25 years, Barbara Skuly has been a committed volunteer, cleaning and stewarding the Ashuelot River, so it is cleaner for us all!
Benee Hershon
- Oct 4, 2022
- 4 min
October Community Member Spotlight: Kris Snowman-Shelley
To support native pollinators, Kris Snowman-Shelley planted a beautiful pollinator garden through the Conservation Opportunity Fund!
Benee Hershon
- Sep 2, 2022
- 4 min
September Community Member Spotlight: Jeff Littleton
From the coldest days of the year, to the heat of summer, Jeff Littleton is in the field strengthening conservation efforts in our region.
Millie Richard
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
Granite State Market Match: Support Local Farmers, Strengthen Food Access!
The Granite State Market Match is a program designed to double SNAP benefits for recipients that spend a portion of their food assistance...
Benee Hershon
- Aug 1, 2022
- 4 min
August Community Member Spotlight: Philip Huckins
Every September, CCCD partners with local farmers' markets to celebrate Cheshire County Veterans, including Dr. Philip Huckins!
Benee
- Jun 23, 2022
- 6 min
July Community Member Spotlight: John Kondos
As the sun shines down on the Monadnock Region, one community member continues to dedicate his career to harvesting solar!
Benee Hershon
- Jun 3, 2022
- 5 min
June Community Member Spotlight: Kaisa Jarrell
As the farming season begins, Kaisa Jarrell of Green Wagon Farm is preparing for another season of providing fresh produce to the community!
Benee Hershon
- May 6, 2022
- 5 min
May Community Member Spotlight: Emma McHone
As spring emerges in the Monadnock Region, it is time to sow the seeds of another season at the Community Garden Connections (CGC)...
Benee Hershon
- Apr 7, 2022
- 5 min
April Community Member Spotlight: Mary Ewell
The average American contributes 80lbs of clothing and textiles to the waste stream each year, and often does so without giving it much...
Benee Hershon
- Mar 4, 2022
- 4 min
March Community Member Spotlight: Sara Powell
A 7-week farmer business planning course has just completed its first successful cohort, transforming local businesses and lives...
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