CONCORD, N.H. — Merrimack County Conservation District will be hosting a Farmer Appreciation Night on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 6-8pm. This event, held at the NH Audubon McLane Center in Concord, NH, will be honoring the farms that have supported NH Gleans and who are feeding local families.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the many exciting food access initiatives currently going on in their community and to hear more about NH agriculture from our guest speaker Lorraine Merrill, NH Agricultural Commissioner. Attendees will enjoy a buffet of locally sourced food and the short documentary, “Food for Thought, Food for Life.”

Cost is $15 and all proceeds go to MCCD’s local food programming. Secure your spot now and RSVP by emailing localfood@merrimackccd.org or call 603-223-6020. Checks can be made out to Merrimack County Conservation District and mailed to 10 Ferry Street, Suite 211, Concord, NH 03301. Payment will also be accepted on the day of the event. Thank you for your support! To learn more about MCCD’s programs, visit www.merrimackccd.org.

–Merrimack County Conservation District

For more articles out of New England, click here.