Debra Heleba
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The New Hampshire Beekeepers Association is looking to build a better understanding of what’s killing the state’s honeybees and whether beekeepers are continuing to replenish lost hives.The organization found that 65 percent of the state’s honeybee...
In this edition of Innovations, we feature several Northeast Farmer Grant recipients and provide information on the 2019 call for proposals.
HIGHLAND - Verjuice, also called “Verjus,” or “Ghoreh,” is the sour (and bitter) juice made from grapes that are harvested while still green and unripe. The juice is used in many culinary creations and is common in Iran, France and Australia. Verjuice can be used to add acidity in everything from baking to vinaigrettes. Also, because it is made from grapes, it doesn’t interfere with the flavor of an accompanying wine.The Hudson Valley is abundant in wine
The Varroa mite, Nosema infection, and high annual losses of honeybee hives are a growing problem in New Hampshire. NH Healthy Hives program is a new initiative to promote healthy hive management. The theme for April 2019-Mar 2020 is Varroa Mite testing in order to help beekeepers (whether they treat or not) become more aware of their varroa situation. The New Hampshire
Ken Elliott's Farmer Grant project highlighted in this edition of UMass Extension's Vegetable Notes.
