Food Processing
In a 2011 study of over 45 Cheshire County Farms, 41% of farmers were currently producing value added products on site; 43% farmers are not currently producing value-added, but would like to start; and 12.5 % of the farmers currently producing a value added product, would like to produce a new type of product (1). According to this study, processing for dairy (more specifically, cheese) and meats was most desired among participants.
Farm Product Processing Facilities
From the information currently available, it appears that there are no centralized processing facilities located in Cheshire County.
Commercial Kitchens
Neighbor Made is an organization that provides a shared use kitchen and other resources for people starting food businesses.
Farm Product Processing Facilities
From the information currently available, it appears that there are no centralized processing facilities located in Cheshire County.
Commercial Kitchens
Neighbor Made is an organization that provides a shared use kitchen and other resources for people starting food businesses.
What's being made & Who's making it?
_New Hampshire Made provides a local food search tool on their website, which indicates businesses, the products they make, and the county in which they operate. Based on this database, there appear to be about 18 value-added food businesses in Cheshire County.
The Monadnock Buy Local 2011 Member Business Directory is also a good place to find local value-added food producers. |
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Sources cited
1. Sullivan, S. with Cheshire County Conservation District. (2011) Cheshire County, New Hampshire, Farm Needs Assessment: Farm Labor and Infrastructure. Cheshire County Conservation District.
Sources cited
1. Sullivan, S. with Cheshire County Conservation District. (2011) Cheshire County, New Hampshire, Farm Needs Assessment: Farm Labor and Infrastructure. Cheshire County Conservation District.