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Oct

Adding some spice to the Pioneer Valley

October 17, 2019

By: Dallas Kriebel

Kitchen Garden Farm is a 50-acre certified organic vegetable farm that started out with CSA shares for passionate cooks. Today, the farm grows hundreds of varieties of vegetables. However, it's most known for its variety of more than 100 kinds of hot peppers and the unique value-added products the farm produces from those spicy delicacies.

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Posted In: Innovation and Emerging Markets

Tags: fruit & vegetables, local food, niche farming, vegetable production, young & beginning farmers
1
Oct

Nature's Own Lawn Mowers

October 01, 2019

By: Heather Hunt

Solar power is already a very clean, renewable energy source that serves an important role in reducing our carbon footprint. Yet, one forward-thinking farmer has found a way to make solar initiatives even more sustainable. This second post in our series highlighting innovation in Northeast agriculture explores the grazing of sheep on the grassy fields that lie below solar arrays.

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Posted In: Innovation and Emerging Markets

Tags: land management, livestock, renewable energy, real estate, solar energy, solar power, stewardship
17
Sep

Innovation at Work in Northeast Agriculture

September 17, 2019

By: Heather Hunt

Northeast farmers, fishermen and foresters are great examples of innovators. To highlight their efforts, this is the first post in our series on innovative practices Northeast producers are undertaking to create value for their surrounding community and beyond. Our first story comes from Great Bay, NH, where Jay Baker has embraced a mission to not only grow the highest quality of oysters but improve the quality of the waters he farms.

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Posted In: Innovation and Emerging Markets

Tags: aquatic, stewardship, young & beginning farmers
4
Jun

Innovating for Tomorrow

June 04, 2019

By: Bill Lipinski

The environment that Farm Credit East and its customers operate in is unique and it’s constantly changing. It requires a proactive and innovative mindset, and the willingness to adapt to remain competitive. Learn about some of the initiatives Farm Credit East has underway to ensure we continue to deliver high value products and services and tools to assist Northeast producers.

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Posted In: Innovation and Emerging Markets

Tags: business planning, collaboration, communication, financial management, key performance metrics