Kendall and Rebecca discuss the experiences of young farmers in New Hampshire with Lindsay Matras, who runs a small dairy and sugaring business, and Gracie Phillips, who manages an organic orchard and educational center. Both farmers share their challenges and successes, highlighting the importance of family influence, the need for diversification, and the impact of technology and community support.

Show notes:

Lindsay Matras – thesudsycow@gmail.com

The Sudsy Cow – www.thesudsycow.com

Matras Maple Sugarhouse & Dairy – www.matrasmaple.com

Gracie Phillips – heartsongfarmwellness@gmail.com

Heartsong Farm and Lost Nation Orchard – www.heartsongfarmlostnationarchard.com

‘The Apple Guy’ – Michael Phillips - The Apple Grower: A Guide for the Organic Orchardist

NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan - https://www.nhfoodalliance.org/new-hampshire-food-agriculture-strategic-plan

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/

UNH Cooperative Extension: www.extension.unh.edu

The Little Red Hen Farm & Market - https://www.littleredhenfarm.net/

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Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu

In the first episode of Season Three of the Shared Soil podcast, Kendall and Rebecca discuss the North Country Farm Trail, an initiative by Kate Savage to promote agritourism and local agriculture in the North Country of New Hampshire. The Farm Trail aims to connect local consumers with a wide range of agricultural products and services, including fresh produce, dairy, meats, and local services like insurance and maple syrup production. The initiative offers three promotional packages for farmers, from a free basic package to more comprehensive options.

Show notes:

North Country Farm Trail: www.northcountryfarmtrail.com

Kate Savage: northcountryfarmtrail@gmail.com

WREN (Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network): www.wrenworks.org

Will Hastings: william.hastings@unh.edu

Olivia Saunders: olivia.saunders@unh.edu

UNH Cooperative Extension: www.extension.unh.edu

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Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu

We wanted to create a bonus episode for this season, kind of like a holiday card, thanking all of the farmers and people who work in agriculture in New Hampshire and beyond. So we’ve gathered a bunch of people to share what they are thankful to New Hampshire agriculture for.

Show notes:

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Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu

Carl Majewski – carl.majewski@unh.edu

Caroline Beaton – caroline.beaton@unh.edu

Jeremy Delisle – Jeremy.delisle@unh.edu

Sarah Allen – sarah.allen@unh.edu

Mary Choate – mary.choate@unh.edu

Amber Vinchesi-Vahl – amber.vinchesi@unh.edu

Katrina McKay – katrina.mckay@unh.edu

Seth Wilner – seth.wilner@uh.edu

Amy Loader – amy.ouellette@unh.edu

Depreciation is the reduction in the value of business equipment over time, which impacts both taxes and financial statements. Kendall Kunelius and Rebecca Dube review depreciation with Sam Stoddard from Farm Credit East. They discuss special depreciation methods, building leases, and the importance of accurate record-keeping and financial management for farmers.

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Show notes:

Farm Credit East: https://www.farmcrediteast.com/

Samantha Stoddard: samantha.stoddard@farmcrediteast.com

Harvesting a Profit: https://www.farmcrediteast.com/en/FINANCING/Beginning-Farmer-Programs/Harvesting-a-Profit

Cornell Cooperative Extension: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension

UNH Cooperative Extension: www.extension.unh.edu

Generation Next at Farm Credit East: https://www.farmcrediteast.com/en/FINANCING/Beginning-Farmer-Programs/GenerationNext

SCORE: https://www.score.org/

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Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu

Summary: Kendall and Rebecca discuss the New Hampshire tree fruit industry with UNH Extension fruit and vegetable field specialist Jeremy Delisle. They explore the challenges farmers face, including extreme weather events and market shifts. They also discuss the resilience of New Hampshire farmers, the use of integrated pest management, and the impact of community and grower associations.

Show notes:

Integrated Pest Management (IPM): https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/pest-disease-growing-tools/integrated-pest-management-ipm

Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) in NH: https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/pest-disease-growing-tools/network-environment-weather-applications-newa-new-hampshire

Poverty Lane Orchards (Farnum Hill Ciders): https://farnumhillciders.com/orchards

Apple Hill Farm: https://applehillfarmnh.com/

UNH Extension – https://www.extension.unh.edu

Multi-Cultivar Grafting Trap Trees Report: https://portal.nifa.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/1020950-multi-cultivar-grafting-a-novel-low-cost-grower-friendly-attract-and-kill-approach-to-manage-key-apple-pests.html

Natural Resources Conservation Service - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/

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Jeremy Delisle – Jeremy.delisle@unh.edu

Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu

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Kendall and Rebecca discuss disaster preparedness in agriculture with Olivia Saunders. The conversation underscores the importance of preparedness and community resilience in agriculture.

Show notes:

Integrated Pest Management (IPM): https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/pest-disease-growing-tools/integrated-pest-management-ipm

Wholistic Management Institute Training - https://www.holisticmanagement.org/programs

Wendy Johnecheck – wendy.johnecheck@unh.edu

USDA Floodwater vs. Pondwater - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/FloodingFrequency_Maximum.pdf

NH Emergency Preparedness - https://www.readynh.gov/

https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery

UNH Extension – https://www.extension.unh.edu

Farm Service Agency (FSA) - https://www.fsa.usda.gov/

Natural Resources Conservation Service - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/

Disaster Recovery Assistance - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/ewp-emergency-watershed-protection/ewp-disaster-recovery-assistance

NY Center for Agricultural Health and Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) - https://www.nycamh.org/

Disaster Animal Response Teams (DART) - https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/new-hampshire-disaster-animal-response

NH Climate Assessment 2021 - https://scholars.unh.edu/sustainability/71/

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Kendall and Rebecca discuss agritourism with Jada Lindblom and Gail McWilliam Jellie from UNH Extension. They take a look at its community and economic impact, as well as its many safety considerations. They stress the importance of proper planning, staff training, and community relations.

Show notes:

Jada Lindblom – jada.lindblom@unh.edu

Gail McWilliam Jellie – gail.mcwilliam.jellie@unh.edu

Farm Mapper App - https://farmmapper.org/

NH State Law RSA508:14 - https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/2023/title-lii/chapter-508/section-508-14/

Farm Day Celebration in Sullivan County - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7e410e5326a3434ab9fa69b11da0654a

Equipment Safety - https://necenter.org/

NETTRA Tourism Conference - https://www.nettra.org/2025-annual-conference.html

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Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu

Insights into Lending

Kendall and Rebecca speak with Charley Cummings, CEO of Walden Mutual Bank. They discuss the concept of "voting with your dollars" and its impact on sustainable finance and agriculture. He shares insights on lending practices, stressing the importance of long-term relationships and understanding the unique challenges of multi-generational farms. Cummings emphasized the need for farmers to understand cash flow, accrual accounting, and amortization.

Show notes:

Walden Mutual Bank - www.waldenmutual.com

EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization

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Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu