We’re in the heart of Chesterfield, New Hampshire

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We are a family owned farm.  We raise and sell our own  grass fed beef, pastured chicken, pork, turkey & duck.  Stop by and visit our farm stand, bring the children to visit with the animals.   Everything grown and raised on our farm is available for sale including   vegetables,  salad greens, peas, tomatoes, broccoli, pumpkins, winter and summer squash, green, wax, and purple beans, corn,
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP

The 1780 farm LLCContact Richard either via e-mail or call 818-929-2901 The 1780 Farm LLC – historical Family Farm.We have a market garden of approx 2 acres, operate a farm stand in season, have U-Pick Blueberries, sell eggs, raise grass fed beef, chicken, Duck and Sheep.   We sponsor educational field trips to our farm for the Chesterfield Elementary school which is located walking distance away.We have a beaver pond, 17
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Everything you need (or want ) to know about Cooking Grass-fed Beef

100% Grass-fed and finished beef is a healthier choice for you, better for the animals, and better for the environment. Not only is grass-fed beef lower in saturated fat, calories and cholesterol, it also contains the proper ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Since grass-fed meats are lower in fat, the way we cook them makes all the difference with flavor and tenderness.
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Internship Opportunities

Internship Opportunities ! Now interviewing for 2012 Summer Internships to start June 1 and end  September 1. Earlier start date or longer end time acceptable.   Contact Jeanny or Richard  for an application or e-mail your particulars to: The1780farm@live.com  or :   greenbeanjean@hotmail.com The 1780 Farm internship is designed for the individual who desires to learn the ins and outs of running a small, well-diversified farm
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Egg Tests from Mother Earth News

Mother Earth News’ first egg tests revealed that free-range eggs have a higher vitamin content and lower cholesterol and saturated fat content than supermarket eggs. And with the results of our latest tests, the news just keeps getting better! It turns out that free-range eggs are also a terrific source for one particular vitamin that we could all use more of.


Food Manifesto

Recently Mark Bittman posted a commentary on the state of food in the US. As a New York Times commentary, we have to agree with many of the points set out by Mark. Here is a link to the article. Some of the ideas for sustainable food supply: End government subsidies to processed food. Begin subsidies to those who produce and sell actual food
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