Visit us at the Farm and Forest Exposition February 3rd and 4th

The 36 acre Miles Smith Farm (MSF) in Loudon, NH, was first farmed by Miles Smith in the 1850’s, and is now owned and operated by Bruce Dawson and Carole Soule.  The farm features naturally raised free range Scottish Highlander and Angus cattle.  Over the year, MSF has accomplished many conservation goals.  MSF has completed the following conservation practices with help from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: grazing management plan, comprehensive nutrient management plan, manure storage areas, fencing, water systems, and rotational grazing.

Miles Smith Farm was also chosen as NHACD Cooperator of the Year because of their “out of the box” thinking and contributions to agricultural awareness.  MSF owners Carole Soule and Bruce Dawson are founding members of the Loudon Agricultural Commission.  MSF has also successfully applied for and received USDA Rural Development funds to create a value added product.  MSF is currently looking to produce and market their own brand of sausage.  MSF is also an innovated in terms of sustainable energy use.  With the assistance of MCCD and Southern NH Resource Conservation & Development Area Council, MSF received a free farm energy audit that identified areas where significant energy and cost savings could be found.  With financial assistance through USDA Rural Development and the Community Development Finance Authority, MSF opened up their “solar store” on May 20, 2011.  This store is 300 square feet and is attached to their 160 year old barn.  The space is heated by thermal radiant heat.  They water for this system is heated by solar collectors on the roof of the barn.  They are also planning a photovoltaic system as part of their solar store.  MSF has also been working on a project to brand NH beef and ensure that NH can feed more of itself via local, pasture raised beef.

Miles Smith Farm focused on agricultural education as well.  MSF holds a yearly agricultural day at their farm to teach families about local agriculture and where their food is from.  MSF also works with local entities to teach Merrimack County residents about agriculture.  Cole Gardens and St. Paul’s School in Concord have both hosted MSF cows for educational purposes.

MSF has been honored for BOTH their conservation ethic and their commitment to improving NH’s local food availability.  Congratulations to Bruce Dawson and Carole Soule of Miles Smith Farm.   For more information about Miles Smith Farm, please visit their website at www.milesmithfarm.com.

Newport, NH September 23, 2011 – The Sullivan County Conservation District Board of Directors announced that Lynn Brennan of Westminster, Vermont has been appointed as the new District Manager, replacing retiring Manager Janice Heighes who has served as District Manager for the past twenty-eight years.

Ms. Brennan brings to the District an extensive conservation background. Through her work for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and then the Orleans County (New York) Conservation District, she has gained a thorough knowledge of conservation practices and programs. Ms. Brennan has experience with grant writing and implementation, design and installation of Best Management Practices, and addressing a wide variety of landowner concerns.

With her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Resource and Forest Engineering, Ms. Brennan has a strong background in land surveying and technical design.

The new District Manager also comes with significant agricultural experience. In addition to being raised on a hog and beef cattle farm, she has since worked with a diverse range of agricultural ventures. Ms. Brennan has worked on both livestock and crop farms and has provided technical assistance to operations ranging from nine-acre organic farms to conventional farms working thousands of acres.

“I am eager to promote the Sullivan County Conservation District’s mission of providing assistance to residents with soil and water resource issues. I look forward to meeting the residents of Sullivan County and am open to hearing their concerns and ideas,” said Ms. Brennan. The Conservation District office is located at 24 Main Street in Newport, New Hampshire and Ms. Brennan can also be reached by phone at (603)863-4927 and via email at conservationdistrict@sullivancountynh.gov

“Ms. Brennan’s strong technical background, knowledge and experience with a conservation district in the State of New York will be a tremendous asset not only to the mission of Sullivan County Conservation District, but also to the landowners of Sullivan County in protecting and managing their natural resources. Her leadership will strengthen our capacity to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead,” said Chairman David Grobe.

Office Location
Same as Mailing Address

Telephone
603.679.2790

Fax
603.679.2860

Email
rccd@ttlc.net

Web Site
www.rockinghamccd.org

Office Hours
8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Board of Supervisors Meeting
The third Tuesday evening of each month

District Manager and Other Staff
Leonard Lord, District Manager; Charles Currier, Program Coordinator; Ann Titus, Program Coordinator; Tracy Degnan, Conservation Specialist; Joanne Ward, Administrative Assistant

Board of Supervisors
Chairman Cynthia W. Smith; Vice-Chair James Raynes; Secretary Joanna Pellerin; Daniel Davis; Robert Goodrich

Associate Supervisors
James Nupp; Harold W. Bodwell, Jr. (Treasurer); Camilla Lockwood

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Office Location
Same as Mailing Address

Telephone
603.756.2988, ext. 116

Fax
603.756.2978

Email
amanda@cheshireconservation.org

Web Site
www.cheshireconservation.org

Office Hours
9:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Board of Supervisors Meeting
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm, USDA Service Center, Walpole

District Manager and Other Staff
Amanda Costello, District Manager

Sharlene Beaudry, Administrative Coordinator

Board of Supervisors
Paul Crosby, Chair, Johan Baybutt, Vice Chair, Pete Throop, Treasurer, Eloise Clark

Associate Supervisors
Tracie Smith, Emily Hague, Chris Gowdy, Bruce Bickford

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Office Location
Same as Mailing Address

Telephone
603.673.2409, ext. 100

Fax
603.673.0597

Email
kerry.rickrode@nh.nacdnet.net

Web Site

http://www.hillsboroughccd.com/

Office Hours
8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Board of Supervisors Meeting
The last Wednesday evening of each month

District Manager and Other Staff
Kerry Rickrode, District Manager

Board of Supervisors
Chairman Art Lyford; Treasurer-Secretary Charles “Chip” Hardy; Chris Connolly; John Parker; Roger Noonan

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Office Location
Same as Mailing Address

Telephone
603.863.4297

Fax
603.863.4730

Email
janice.heighes@email.nh.nacdnet.net

Web Site
http://www.sullivancountynh.gov/conservation.html

Office Hours
Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4 PM

Board of Supervisors Meeting
Fourth Thursday 7:00 PM

District Manager and Other Staff
Janice Heighes, District Manager

Board of Supervisors
David L. Grobe, Chair; John Luther, Treasurer; Doddridge Johnson, Vice Chair; ; Robert Porter, Cornelia Sargent

Associate Supervisors
Richard Elsesser, Leon Stevens

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Office Location
The Concord Center
10 Ferry Street, Suite 211
Concord, NH 03301

Telephone
603.223.6023

Fax
603.223.6030

Email

stacy.luke@nh.nacdnet.net

Web Site
www.merrimackccd.org

Office Hours
9:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Board of Supervisors Meeting
The third Thursday evening of each month

Stacy Luke, District Manager

Board of Supervisors
Chairman Peter J. Blakeman; Vice Chair Gerald Courser; Treasurer Rob Larocque; Brenda Digilio; and Stanley Grimes Sr.

Associate Supervisors
Bob Drown Jr., Jamie Robertson

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Office Location
Mobile office building behind Strafford County Department of Corrections

Telephone
603.749.3037

Fax
603.743.3667

Email
bambi.miller@nh.nacdnet.net

Web Site

www.StraffordCCD.org 

Office Hours

8:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday

Board of Supervisors Meeting
Second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM at the new District Office, located behind the Strafford County Department of Corrections on Perimeter Road off County Farm Rd in Dover, NH.

District Manager and Other Staff
Bambi Miller, District Manager
Cindy Harvath, Temporary Plant Sale Assistance

Board of Supervisors
Chairman Mark Perry; Treasurer Richard Wasson; Kitty Miller; Robin Aikman; Jeff Winders

Associate Supervisors
Kurt Olsen; John Wastrom; Chuck Dill; Dorn Cox

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