JU Food Hub member

For those of us who already know a little bit about growing different plants and bushes, attending a workshop where the presenter has so much experience and knowledge is a delight. Lisa Hoare of Covered Bridge Blueberry Farm bought a house that came with a blueberry farm and now she is a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to not only have healthy blueberry bushes, but how to get those really big blueberries that make you have to pop it in your mouth. Many of the 20 attendees at her workshop...

Underhill Town Meeting met in person on March 3rd, and the Food Hub information table was a sight to behold. Chantal O’Connor created a wonderful, automated slide show featuring photos of projects, farms and people. The table was an active stop and talk point for many residents. It was heartwarming to see the interest. The 2026 workshop season has begun. Last Saturday's workshop kicked off the season with tool sharpening with John Connell. Rusty tools were rubbed clean, pruning shears...

Sustaining local agriculture can come down to maintaining an interested work force. Two farmer-support ideas got some traction with the food hub members and will be researched over the next few months: getting youth and young adults interested and experienced in farming; and assisting with adult apprenticeships that would support farmers if they needed time off or leave for an emergency. We welcome any thoughts or experience you may have to offer. Last year we offered 13 different workshops...