Emery Farm (Durham, New Hampshire)
| Industry | Farming |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1655 |
| Headquarters | 135 Piscataqua Road, , |
| Website | www |
Emery Farm is a continually owned family farm in the United States founded in 1655 by the Hills family and located in Durham, New Hampshire.[1] During its history, the farm was used mainly for timber harvesting and for growing hay and grain that was sold locally for animal feed.[2]
Two new additions to the farm have taken place since opening over 350 years ago. While the farm has functioned since 1655, the well known farm stand was established in the 1970s providing customers with local grown fruits and vegetables.[3] In 2016, the new owner, family friend Holly Philbrick-Craig, added a new cafe to the stand.[1] In 2019, the farm stand officially retired, and a new market and cafe was built in its place. The 2,800 square foot building sells local, fresh, and sustainable products including seasonal items such as pumpkins, Christmas trees and offers activities like apple picking.[4]
In March of 2017, Emery Farm workers fell victim to assault and robbery. Joshua Flynn (47 years old), entered the farm stand and cafe, and attempted to rob the establishment after tying up some of the staff. Reports of kidnapping and sexual assault took place while the robbing continued, but police were called in time to arrest Flynn.[5]
Emery Farm has a vast history of collaboration involving University of New Hampshire Horticulture students. Students learn from farming experience offered by Emery Farm year round. The experience helps students apply teachings to their own farm production on school property which provides fresh food to the universities dining halls.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Emery Farm will soon open a cafe". Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ Pfeiffer, Sacha (5 September 2007). "Emery Farm preserves the land, and a way of life". Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "Emery Farm | The Town of Durham New Hampshire". www.ci.durham.nh.us. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Press Release, Community (November 22, 2019). "Emery Farm Blog- New Market and Cafe".
- ^ Press, Associated. "Man who sexually assaulted workers at N.H. farm sentenced to 255 years". www.boston.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "The Menu Makers". UNH Today. 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
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