Please join us for on Wednesday, May 14 for our last Food For Thought discussion. 3:00-4:30pm in the Feed Loft at the Canterbury Country Store.
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The Topic: “Plan Ahead! Walk through the 2025 NH Food Alliance Strategic plan with us.”
The NH Food Alliance is a network of people, businesses, organizations, and communities working together to develop the first-of-its-kind NH Food and Agricultural Strategic Plan. In partnership with NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets, and Food; UNH Extension; plus 89 other food system organizations and hundreds of individuals, this Alliance has proposed over 140 recommendations that address agricultural and food-related issues through topic specific briefs.
No, we will not explore this whole plan, but we will discuss the overall roadmap to provide direction and concrete plans for networking and cooperation! We will focus on the Direct-to-Consumer & Consumer Education brief which relates directly to farmers markets and the role CCFMA can play in making healthy and local foods accessible and valued by all in NH. You may also be interested in checking out other relevant briefs focused on Home and Community Gardens, Grocery Stores and Food Cooperatives, and Food Hubs and Collaborative Marketing.
As always, we will aim for a lively, interesting, and fun discussion! Whether you’re a dedicated market member or simply curious, YES, your voice matters!
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This link is for your perusal of the full Strategic Plan…well worth taking a look!
https://www.nhfoodalliance.org/new-hampshire-food-agriculture-strategic-plan
This links you directly to the Direct-to-Consumer & Consumer Education brief that specifically relates to farmers markets….please read this one!
https://www.nhfoodalliance.org/direct-consumer-consumer-education
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Our Vision (excerpt from 2025 Food and Agricultural Strategic Plan)
"We envision an equitable and just food system in New Hampshire in which healthy and local food is accessible to and valued by all Granite Staters; where producing food can be a viable occupation, and farmers and fishermen are well-resourced and supported in producing a variety of crops and products; where there is a thriving local and regional food economy and jobs within our food system that provide livable wages, supportive workplace conditions, and access to healthcare and other benefits; where the New Hampshire food system is a steward of our natural resources and is resilient in the face of a changing climate."
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Check our Event Calendar to see another exciting event on Wednesday, May 14th. HARI in CONCERT!
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The outdoor Markets are located in the parking area and
meadow next to the Elkins Public Library, in the historic center of Canterbury. 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, NH, 03224. Wednesdays, 4 - 6:30 p.m., first week of June thru the first week of October.
The two indoor Markets are located just up the hill from the center of Canterbury in the CES (Canterbury Elementary School) Gym. 15 Baptist Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224.
November Market is on the Saturday 2 weeks before Thanksgiving, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
December Market is on the Saturday 2 weeks before Christmas, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Email: canterburyfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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