Commissioner of Agriculture, Markets and Food, Lorraine Stuart Merrill

By Laura Knoy on Sunday, April 19, 2009.

Now that the snow has melted, thoughts go to gardening and growing. We’ll talk with Merrill about the state of our farms and new rules and challenges that may arise… from organic regulations, to invasive insects, to the fate of the farmer’s market. We’ll also talk with her about the recession and what part it may play both with her department and the farms she oversees.

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Commissioner Lorraine Stuart Merrill talks with NHPR's Laura Knoy during The Exchange. (Brady Carlson, NHPR)

Commissioner Lorraine Stuart Merrill talks with NHPR's Laura Knoy during The Exchange. (Brady Carlson, NHPR)
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Looking forward to show
Tim Mitchell - Mon, 04/20/2009 - 08:29

I used to work for the UK's Defra department in communications. I used to meet farmers regularly and shows like this, I feel, will inspire them.

Tim Mitchell
World Ideas Ltd

NH: farmstands, PYO, festivals, dollar stretchers, and canning
Judi Dial - Mon, 04/20/2009 - 08:44

Some of the farmstand, PYO, etc. sites that the state has up are still 2008 directories, are they likely to be updated soon?

Also, are there any plans to do classes for those of us who haven't canned and want some help with it?

Thanks!

Judi Dial

organic standards and food safety
Lori Schreier - Mon, 04/20/2009 - 08:50

We are certified organic farmers and we very much appreciate the Depts Organic Certification staff for their guidance over the years. We also would like to ask that the state strongly advocate in Washington on behalf of small organic farmers and protect us from onerous recordkeeping and burdensome requirements proposed under the guise of food safety . Thank you.