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The Cheshire County Conservation District Honors Manning Hill Farm as the 2025 Cooperator of the Year
Each year, the Cheshire County Conservation District honors an individual, business, or organization with the “Cooperator of the Year” award. This is done to celebrate the efforts the recipient has undertaken to steward the natural resources on their land in cooperation with the Conservation District and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This year, we are happy to announce Manning Hill Farm of Winchester, NH, as our 2025 Cooperator of the Year. Sam and
Nina Branwen
4 days ago6 min read
The Cheshire County Conservation District Honors Wendy Ward as the 2025 Educator of the Year
It’s an annual tradition for the Cheshire County Conservation District to honor a community member or organization as the “Educator of...
Nina Halsted
Oct 27 min read
Powering Tomorrow: How Clean Energy New Hampshire (CENH) is Helping Communities Shape an Energy Future that Works for Everyone
Energy is the backbone of communities across New Hampshire, powering our homes, small businesses, and local farms every day. It’s so...
Katharine Kusack
Sep 43 min read
Meet Nina: CCCD Welcomes a New Team Member!
Hi! My name is Nina Halsted, and I am thrilled to take on my new role as Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator. In this...
Nina Halsted
Jul 303 min read
Farm Service Agency: A USDA Partner Spotlight!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers a variety of resources and programs to operate your farm and help you recover in the event of a natural disaster. Learn more about how FSA can assist you!
Kelsi Lord
Jul 33 min read
Grass Gives Way to Wildflowers: A Neighborhood Initiative to Provide Pollinator Habitat in Keene
The Edgewood neighborhood is a residential development that hugs the eastern Keene-Swanzey border. Geographically, the area was originally pine barrens and became home to New England’s first conifer nursery in 1906. The city aptly refers to our neighborhood as Edgewood because it is edged by woods. At the heart of our neighborhood lies an almost 2 acre commons. In July of 2023 I began to think of what that space could be!
Sarah Ellsworth
Jun 53 min read
Conserving Farmland in the Granite State: 1,813 Acres & Counting!
Since 2020, the NH Farm Future Fund has distributed over $372,000 to protect over 1,813 acres of land throughout the Granite State! The mission of the NH Farm Future Fund is to provide funding for farm viability planning in concert with the conservation of important agricultural soils.
Benee Hershon
May 12 min read
Every Turtle Counts: New Initiative Supports Local Turtle Conservation
New initiative seeks to support turtle conservation in our region and beyond!
Benee Hershon
Apr 35 min read
A Case for Drawing Lines & Showing Up
Conserving the Cheshire County farms, fields, and forests that I, and we, call home isn’t just about showing up!
Sparky Von Plinksy
Mar 65 min read
Climate Resilience Grant: A Closer Look at Building a Strong Farm Future in Our State!
Take a closer look at the NH Climate Resilience Grant, its impact, and why it matters!
Benee Hershon
Feb 63 min read
Expanding Accessibility: The Monadnock Farm Share Program
With the holidays behind us, a new season is around the corner! CSA season!
Benee Hershon
Jan 26 min read
2024: A Year of Growth!
2024 was an exciting year for our organization’s programs and internal operations! We’d like to reflect on the year behind!
Benee Hershon
Dec 5, 20247 min read
An Idea Becomes Reality: Planting a Hedgerow Through the Conservation Opportunity Fund
In December 2023, Eileen Casey of Keene began planning a Conservation Opportunity Fund hedgerow project to support wildlife on her property!
Eileen Casey
Oct 30, 20246 min read
The Cheshire County Conservation District Honors Britton Farm as the 2024 Cooperator of the Year
Each year the Cheshire County Conservation District honors an individual, business or organization with the “Cooperator of the Year”...
Amanda Littleton
Sep 24, 20245 min read
The Cheshire County Conservation District Honors Laura White as the 2024 Educator of the Year
This year we are happy to announce Laura White as our 2024 Educator of the Year!
Benee Hershon
Sep 4, 20247 min read
Making a Forever Farm in Winchester, NH
Making forever farmland through a collaboration between The Monadnock Conservancy & the NH Farm Future Fund!
Martin Royle
Aug 1, 20243 min read
Meet Ellinore: CCCD Welcomes a New Team Member!
CCCD is excited to welcome our newest team member and Administrative Coordinator: Ellinore Todd Long!
Ellinore Todd Long
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Pollinator Habitat Blooms in Keene: A Conservation Opportunity Fund Story
Initially I figured it would take us many years to plant our pollinator habitat, enter the Conservation Opportunity Fund!
Emily Daigle
Jun 6, 20243 min read
Expanding Connection to Nature: The Outdoor Gear Library
In the spring of 2023, the staff at the Keene Public Library were approached by the Cheshire County Conservation District with the idea...
Benee Hershon
May 3, 20246 min read
Starting from the Ground Up: A Closer Look at CCCD's Equipment Rental Program
From April 2023 through November 2024, I took time away from my role with the conservation district to work on farms up and down the east...
Benee Hershon
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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