This Friday and Saturday is the annual New Hampshire Farm, Forest and Garden Expo at the Deerfield Fair Grounds! This expo is awesome for anyone involved in farming, homesteading, or those just getting started. There are always tons of workshops, lectures and demos that cover anything from raising livestock, equipment maintenance and of course, gardening.
Workshops, demos and lectures are covered under the cost of admission and are an amazing way to learn from experts and get questions you have answered. A lot of the lecturers are from UNH’s Extension office or from other local farms and businesses. Below are just a few of the lectures and workshops taking place, as well as some of the exhibitors.
EXHIBITORS:
- 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire
- Poulin Grain
- New Hampshire Food Bank
- New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands
- New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Growers Assossation
- New Hampshire Bee Keepers Assossation
- New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation
- New England Dairy
- Concord Tractor
- Great Bay Discovery Center
- J & F Farms
- Maker’s House Homestead
- UNH Cooperative Extension
WORKSHOPS, LECTURES AND DEMOS:
- A Tour of the New Hampshire Barn Trail – FRI 10am
- On Farm Butchering: Begin with the End in Mind – FRI 10am
- Chainsaw Safety and Routine Maintenance – FRI 11am
- Mastering Multi-Species Livestock Management – FRI 1pm & SAT 10am
- Feed Your Soil First: Understanding Fertility and Fertilizers for the Home Garden – SAT 10am
- Raising Backyard Chickens – SAT 2pm
For a complete list of the exhibitors and workshops check out the link below!
Hope to see you there!
THE GOAT FARM 
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