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Behind the Cover

The story behind the cover photo of Seacoast Harvest taken by Caitlyn Winders.  The newest Seacoast Harvest has now been released to the public, and hopefully you’ve been able to get…

Seedlings for Sale!

Have you tried your green thumb out lately? It’s time to get your garden going! While some things are best direct-seeded (peas, beans etc), it is best to start most…

Early Spring Risotto

While it may not be August with its plethora of fresh, local produce to consume – juicy tomatoes, zucchini, sweet corn… – there is still an abundance of fresh veggies…

Update from the ED: April 2023

Join Us on the Journey This season’s update from Shawn Menard, Seacoast Eat Local’s Executive Director, discusses current initiatives to shape our work. This month is the one-year mark when…

Food Policy Update: SNAP Emergency Allotments Have Ended

There are important changes happening this month for those receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Since the pandemic began, EAs, or emergency allotments, have been available for individuals receiving…

Update from the ED: January 2023

Written by Shawn Menard Deepening Our Roots This season’s update from Shawn Menard, Seacoast Eat Local’s Executive Director, shares some exciting news: we’ve moved into a new office space at…

Child Reauthorization Act

Written By: Monica Warren, Dietetic Intern What is the Child Reauthorization Act? Every five years, Congress has the opportunity to update and improve the Child Nutrition programs. The process of reviewing…

Food Insecurity & Children’s Nutrition

Written by: Monica Warren, Dietetic Intern   According to the USDA, 9 million children in the United States are food insecure as of 2021  “Food insecurity is defined as a…

Food Policy Update: The Farm Bill

By Morgan Morani, Food Access Coordinator As recent elections have come and passed, two pressing bills are on the agenda relative to food access: the Child Reauthorization Bill (which is…

Auspicious Brew: truly a Favorable Outcome!

Walking into Auspicious Brew, NH’s First Commercial Kombucha Brewery, is like walking into what owner Helen Leavitt calls a “jungle apothecary.” Located in a corner of the Dover Washington Mills,…