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BorderJumpers.org began in October 2009 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- when Bernard Pollack and Danielle Nierenberg began a journey to visit nearly every country in Africa. At every stop they are meeting with farmers, community organizers, labor activists/leaders, non-governmental organization (NGOs), the funding and donor communities, and local, regional, and international press.
With a Sony handycam, a 8-year old laptop, and sporadic internet connections - their goal is to bring stories of hope from across the region to as large an audience as possible. They will tell the stories that aren't being told-from oil workers fighting to have a union in Nigeria to innovative ways farmers and pastoralists are coping with climate change.
The readers of Blue Hampshire will enjoy reading their informative and interesting posts that include pictures, videos and writing from interviews and project visits on the ground, in Africa. All material posted on this site can aslo be found at www.BorderJumpers.org.
I went to the farmers' market in Exeter today. I usually make a token effort in the grocery store to buy locally when I can, but finally finishing--and inspired by--Barbara Kingsolver's book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" (and I highly recommend the book) I decided to make a little more of an effort. Even though it's December.
I was surprised, amazed even, by the bounty. There are tons of farms in the area, and lots and lots of interesting stuff: ground elk, farm-made chorizo, fresh pork, leg of lamb, sausage, and more. There was still beautiful produce: greenhouse lettuce, many varieties of potatoes, turnips, carrots, garlic, onions, squash. And baked goods, pies and breads. And more.
And, for people (like me) who don't cook very much, there were prepared foods: chicken pot pies with farm chickens; goat stew; mulligatawny; chilli. I bought a bunch of these, a little pricey, but still cheaper than eating out, and way tastier than pizza or fast-food chinese.
I probably spent too much money, I have no idea how I will work some of this food into our menu, but it was a ton of fun. For the seacoast area, more information on farms and upcoming markets is available at seacoast eat local.
One of our state's best and brightest is retiring, Commissioner of Agriculture Stephen Taylor. The UL has a tribute up:
Taylor has probably the most succinct biographical sketch of any department head in history: born in Hanover, grew up in Plainfield (Meriden is in Plainfield), attended Hanover High School and the University of New Hampshire, served in the Army, reported for the Portsmouth Herald, was a freelance writer, then managing editor of the Valley News before serving as commissioner of agriculture (1982-2007).
He has served as town moderator for many years.
...His writings and his speeches over the years reveal his love affair with small towns and small-town people. In retirement he said he will continue writing, and speaking, about forests and farms.
I'm jealous of Taylor, because in Classical terms, he has accomplished a trifecta success: farmer, thinker, citizen. If we had a country full of Stephen Taylors we'd be in pretty good stead indeed (there would be no reason for Wendell Berry to get upset about anything either).
Welcome to your Edwards Evening News! I just got back from a weekend volunteering for the Edwards campaign in New Hampshire, so tonight we have my special report from the Granite State. I'll tell you about door-to-door canvassing, making phone calls to voters, putting up a really large sign, and a visit to a house party for Elizabeth Edwards. All this, and the rest of the Edwards news, in tonight's EENR.
BorderJumpers.org began in October 2009 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- when Bernard Pollack and Danielle Nierenberg began a journey to visit nearly every country in Africa. At every stop they are meeting with farmers, community organizers, labor activists/leaders, non-governmental organization (NGOs), the funding and donor communities, and local, regional, and international press.
