Every week we will be updating the following information as we post about the farm: 

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Farmer's Name:

Joanne Ducas

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Location:

Tamworth

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Type of Farming:

Vegetables

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Year the Farm Began:

2015

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First Generation Farmer?

Yes

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Why did you get into farming?

" In 2005, I worked on my first organic farm in rural Missouri. Later that year I graduated from UNH with a degree in Environmental Science. I am passionate about environmental stewardship and community building and realized that farming was a great way to combine those interests. After my first summer farming on a midsized commercial farm in Maine, I saw that it was the direction I wanted to move in. I now feel very passionate about feeding my community and the relationships we can build doing this work." -Joanne

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Farming is stressful, what do you do to try to ease that stress? 

"I have other farmers & friends that I can talk to that offer fantastic understanding and support through the tough times. The weekly feedback loop of positive interactions with CSA members and farmers market customers helps keep me going in the dog days of summer. I have also developed a lot of resilience from years of direct contact with the circle of life and mother nature. I always try to take moments to witness all the beauty around the farm and take a breath." -Joanne

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What's your one piece of advice for those who want to get into farming?

"We need more up and coming farmers. It is possible to make a living farming, and you need to be creative in how you adapt to what you and your community needs. You should not try to do it alone."

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