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streeter woods reporter2008 D Acres of New Hampshire Annual Report
In 2008, D Acres continued evolving in our quest toward SustainAbility. The theme for the Year was Gardening for Health: Cultivating Wellness. In addition to a focused workshop calendar we hosted a weekend event in September with a diverse and holistic slate of workshops, demonstrations and therapies. We also added the 1st Friday Pizza & Movie and 3rd Saturday Seasonal Soup Nites as community food events to complement the 1st Sunday Breakfast and Full Moon Potlucks. We continued to see staff transitions. Lauren and Bill left to join a similar project in Coastal Maine. Tyler Durham joined us as Youth Education Coordina-tor. Regina Rinaldo is the Kitchen & Fiber Arts Coordinator and Jessie Richard-son has returned to coordinate D Acres Workshops & Events. Neil Dominiecki is a consistent steward as the maple syrup and music coordinator. Joe Vachon is the resident Blacksmith and Louis Holland continues his role as Hospitality and Animal Husbandry coordinator.
Our onsite construction in 08 was focused on maintaining and improving the red barn and silo. We replaced the southern wall of the red barn and the base of the silo in order to rebuild with stone foundations. In 2009 we hope to finish
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Members save 25% on D Acres workshops and classes, 10% on hostel
fees, and are honored at our Member Celebration dinner.
Please mail this completed form, with membership payment, to: D Acres of New Hampshire, P.O. Box 98, Dorchester, NH 03266
Name: __________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________City, State, ZIP: __________________________________________Phone: (_____) ______________ E-mail: ___________________________ No thanks, but keep me on the mailing list_____ Student, Senior, Low Income ($15)_____ Individual ($25) _____ Family ($35)
the structural renovations necessary for the silo and the red barn. We also intend to build an outdoor kitchen, which will facilitate meal preparation and food preservation during the warmer months.
As a proponent and activist of sustainable development for over 20 years, it is easy for me to be discouraged by our cultural insistence on consumption and unlimited growth. The global economic depression & celebrity status of our federal executive catalyzed for me, the necessity to act locally as individuals and take ownership of our community. Our solutions lay beyond a dependence on aninconsistent global economic system. Our power to find and create solutions lay in the depth of our actions, and beyond our tendency to misplace hope and trust in those already in positions of power. We must take the initiative to redevelop the local economy and step up as leaders within our community. At D Acres our goals of developing the knowledge, technique, infrastructure and culture that renewably provides essentials to humanity remain the crux of the sustainability puzzle. In 2009 there will be a renewed focus, allowing for directed work on the fundamentals: community, expanded food production, fiber for clothing, shelter and farm infrastructure, herbal medicine and wellness. I encourage everyone to take a role as an active contributor toward a cultural shift. We must change our resource use and pollution patterns while providing for the necessities of life; community, food, water, shelter, medicine, fiber. It is our collective responsibility to pass on a legacy of sustainability. Do your part, make the change happen by your actions. Plant seeds, Save energy, Share food, Drive less, Meet your Neighbor, Buy nothing, Make music, Join today.
~ Josh Trought
staffJosh Trought Josh Trought Josh
Executive DirectorS. Tyler Durham
Youth Ed CoordinatorJoe Vachon
Resident BlacksmithLouis HollandLouis HollandLouis HHospitality &
Livestock ManagerJessie Richardson
Arts & Events CoordinatorRegina Rinaldo Regina Rinaldo Reg
Kitchen Manager & Fiber Arts Coordinator
board of directorsBrian Eisenhauer
ChairmanKevin Wall
Vice ChairmanElizabeth Trought
TreasurerJudi NorthSecretary
Michelle DunnBrett DurhamMike Long
Brian MarsicovetereBrian MarsicovetereBrian MarChip MauckJim Merkel
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d acres on the webCheck out our annual calendar of workshops and events at
www.dacres.orgRead about recent happenings on our blog at
d-acres.blogspot.comShow your support by becoming a fan of D Acres on Facebook!
residentsNeil DominieckiNeil DominieckiNeil Dom
Ev Belanger
thank youWe greatly appreciate your support throughout the year!
Donna AbellBrenda & Bob AkermanRich AngellCynthia, Ross, Ed & Rory ArmstrongPhil AroneanuAmey & Scott BaileyPatti BaileyMeredith BarrettSarah BartzGalen BeachCatherine & John BrentwoodDaniel J. BergeronAmy Beston & Ben MorganJoe Bish & Becca RodomskyAnn & Tom BlairJay & Robin BoyntonDan BrandDan BrandDan BrandSue BrothersSue BrothersSue BrothersRachel BrownRachel BrownScott BullardKaren & Lisa BuyofskyKaren & Lisa BuyofskyKaren & Lisa BuyofskyDylan & Geraldine CadwaladerDylan & Geraldine CadwaladerDylan & Geraldine CadwaladerTracy & Katie CatoTracy & Katie CatoTracy & Katie CatoCenter for Rural Partnerships at Center for Rural Partnerships at Center for Rural Partnerships at Plymouth State University Plymouth State University Plymouth State UniversitySho Chang & FamilySho Chang & FamilySho Chang & FamilyMargaret ChicklasMargaret ChicklasMargaret ChicklasStephen ChioccaStephen ChioccaStephen ChioccaStephanie CollinsStephanie CollinsStephanie CollinsGeorge ConkeyGeorge ConkeyGeorge ConkeyDave ConnaMartha CopithorneMartha CopithorneMartha CopithorneSteve CraneMichelle CunhaMichelle CunhaMichelle CunhaKaren DeaneRoy DellacriouexNancy DonahueJanet & Jules DonerMaynard Weston DowKim DudleyPauline & Win DukeoLynn Durham & Jonathan HallJoan EckleinGail ElsonGisela & Paul EstesEliza EvansJoelle FaganLaura Feldman & Eric WemhoffBryan Felice of Undustrial Timber FramesEllen FineWalter & Beverly FoggBill ForresterPhyllis Fox of Fox Hollow FarmKen GouldShannon GreenMelissa Greenawalt-Yelle
Meagen GrundbergDanielle & Jamie HannonWilliam F. Haring IIIJoel Heathcote & Sharon SeabrookBarry, Jen & Sabrina HeneyKathy HerrmannSandy & Alan HodsonHank JaffeMichael & Gisela MajeskiJanis Mallard & Jim EvansDavid F. MannCharles MartelSuzanne MartinChris & Simone MateraChris & Simone MateraChris & Simone MateraPatrick & Patti MayPatrick & Patti MayPatrick & Patti MayLydia & Jim McCartLydia & Jim McCartLydia & Jim McCartJennifer McGoldrickJennifer McGoldrickJennifer McGoldrickColleen, Anastasia & Armand Colleen, Anastasia & Armand Colleen, Anastasia & Armand McGowan McGowan McGowanBarbara & Doug McIlroyBarbara & Doug McIlroyBarbara & Doug McIlroyRyan McMahonRuth MillerRuth MillerRuth MillerSam, Virginia & Julia MillerSam, Virginia & Julia MillerSam, Virginia & Julia MillerMarion MillsMarion MillsMarion MillsLinda & Nick Molinario Linda & Nick Molinario Linda & Nick Molinario Bob Zelenka Bob Zelenka Bob ZelenkaJean & Joseph MonagleJean & Joseph MonagleJean & Joseph MonagleColin MorrisColin MorrisColin MorrisJohn MorrisseyJohn MorrisseyJohn MorrisseyJan NashJan NashJan NashKristen Nesbitt & Ivan OurusKristen Nesbitt & Ivan OurusKristen Nesbitt & Ivan OurusNewfound Challenge Program of Newfound Challenge Program of Newfound Challenge Program of Newfound Challenge Program of Newfound Challenge Program of Newfound HS Newfound HS Newfound HSJessica NovackJudy Olsen & Andy JonesJudy Olsen & Andy JonesJudy Olsen & Andy JonesJudy Olsen & Andy JonesJudy Olsen & Andy JonesMaren Olsen & Tim MoriMaren Olsen & Tim MoriMaren Olsen & Tim MoriMaren Olsen & Tim MoriMaren Olsen & Tim MoriMaren Olsen & Tim MoriMaren Olsen & Tim MoriMaren Olsen & Tim MoriMaren Olsen & Tim MoriMaren Olsen & Tim MoriPlymouth Area Renewable Energy Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Plymouth Area Renewable Energy InitiativeJohn R. PoppJohn R. PoppJohn R. PoppNancy & Mike PrimeauNancy & Mike PrimeauNancy & Mike PrimeauRuth PuleoRuth PuleoRuth PuleoLinda QuinnLinda QuinnLinda QuinnDana RiccoboniLaura & Gil RichardsonBob & Celine RicherNancy & Jerry RoyPaul & Mandy RuestMary Ann Ryder & Gladys RoseJess SarinelliOlivia & Jack SaundersJoel & Deborah SlocumMolly SmithEmily & Neil SmithMark & Daisy SoriceSlim Spafford & Sherry NelsonLarry & Eleanor SpencerLea StewartAndrea SutherlandKatie ThibodeauHeli & Bill TomfordJean & Charles Townsend
2009 is the year of traditional
arts & ecology
Louise TurnerVide & Annie ValdmanisNicole & Roger WadleighMarika WestRenata & Steve WheelerJessica WhitakerSteve Whitman & familyKaren & David YetmanAnthony ZacchinoLee Ann, Louie, Jeremiah & Benny Zeoli
Members
Donors
SupportersSupportersSupporters
Sustainers
Planned Giving
Kevin Maass & Michelle DunnQuentin BlaineDebra ColluraNeil DominieckiBrett Durham & Sue Sepenoski Lillian Etmekjian Karen Finogle Bob, Claire & Chris FriletteBob, Claire & Chris FriletteBob, Claire & Chris FriletteDavid F. MannDavid F. MannDavid F. MannAbbie & Curt MooneyAbbie & Curt MooneyAbbie & Curt MooneyCharles & Barbara PioliCharles & Barbara PioliCharles & Barbara PioliDana Riccoboni Dana Riccoboni Dana Riccoboni Ed & Marilyn WixsonEd & Marilyn WixsonEd & Marilyn Wixson
Elizabeth & William Trought
Alison AmdurAlison AmdurAlison AmdurMarilyn AshleyMarilyn AshleyMarilyn AshleyCate AshleyCate AshleyCate AshleyLaura BagwellMelinda & Paul BeachMelinda & Paul BeachMelinda & Paul BeachShaughn BoltonShaughn BoltonShaughn BoltonOlga Bowen & FamilyOlga Bowen & FamilyOlga Bowen & FamilyArtie & Diana BurdetteArtie & Diana BurdetteArtie & Diana BurdetteMike LongMike LongMike LongBrian Marsicovet & FamilyChip Mauck of SunweaverPaul Mc GoldrickGeorge & Marha MorrillMark, Janice & Catherine NelsonJudi & Greg NorthJudi & Greg NorthJudi & GregLen & Denise ReitsmaKel RossiterDanni Simon & Barrie SawyerUpper Valley League of Women VotersTom & Peg VachonMaria & Bob WeickYour Home, Your WorldVenture Print
Frank CasellaDara & Mike MacDonaldJonathan StewartKTM Auto
the mission of D Acres is to improve the human relationship with the rural New
England landscape through farm-based research, education, and demonstra-tion of sustainable farming, cooperative community, and healthy living.
In 2009, our annual calendar of events will be based upon the theme of Traditional Arts & Ecology. Workshops will include woodworking,
blacksmithing, printmaking, ceramics, painting, and fiber arts. Save the dates for our two largest events of the year:
Farm DayAugust 15, 2009
Our annual Farm Day harvest celebration, featuring live music, a pig roast, local veggies, raffles, a bonfire, and tours of the farm and gardens!
Traditional Arts FairSeptember 12 & 13, 2009
Join us for two full days of educational workshops, hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and performances by artists from
throughout New England!
“ This is such a beautiful, peaceful place!” ~ 2008 Herbs for Women workshop participant
education at d acres in 2008
Many thanksMany thanksMany than to those who helped realize the Year of Gardening for Health & Cultivating Wellness,
including the following supporters:Anne Slade Frey Charitable Trust
Baker River RealtyBenjamin Cohen Trust
Cafe Monte AltoCogswell Benevolent Trust
High Mowing Seed CompanyKTM Auto
The Lavoie FoundationMadeline G. Von Weber TrustNH Barn Preservation Alliance
Visitors: 4,326
Interns & Apprentices: 13
Volunteer Hours: 1184.5
Farm Tours: 666
Workshops: 45
Classes: 73
Community Events: 69
2009 wish list:Hay or strawHay or strawHa
Watering cWatering cWatering ans & hosesWheel barrows
Non-glossy newspaperBrown cardboard
Mulch leavesPlanting pots
Manure/silage fork Rhubarb plants
Front-end loader Greenhouse
Bird-proof netsSchool busSolar panels
Clay Fuel tank
Stock tanks12 volt water pump
Deep cycle batteries 12v
Wood stoves55 gal. storage drums
Sliding glass doorsHinges
Excavator 220v Air compressor
18” planerCarriage bolts & nuts
Hand grinderBlacksmith tools
Scrap steelAnvil
Broken & functional hand tools
Printing press Printing press rollers
Silkscreening suppliesBobbin winder Warping board
Dish towels
Flour grinder Chest freezer Clothes pins
Paint (latex, acrylic, oil)Bike pumpCB radios
Maple syrup equipment X-Country skis & boots
Musical instrumentsDouble & queen sheets
Mountain bikesWorking laptop or PC
Dry erase markers Pens
Scissors Sustainability-related reading materialComputer tech help
Data entrySeasonal garden help
more 2008 accomplishments
- Brought the Beehive Design Collective to the Pemi-Baker Valley - Hosted Cultivating Wellness Conference - Gave a noontime presentation at MOFGA’s Common Ground Fair - Presented at NOFA Winter Conference - Expanded 2nd edition of the Pemi-Baker Local Food Guide - Hosted a grafting & compost themed weekend with Mark Fulford
financials: jan 1 to dec 31, 2008IncomeCommunity Support Individual Contributions $29,113.19 Business Contributions $1,293.75 Foundations $16,100.00 Federal Grants $4,012.90 In-kind Gifts $5,259.43 Membership Dues $3,649.55 Fundraising Events $14,100.28 Total Community Support $73,529.10 Agricultural Programs General Education $28,431.54 Classes & Workshops $21,206.04 Farm Product & Ag Sales $23,570.24
Total Income $146,736.92Total Income $146,736.92Total Income
ExpensePersonnel $47,745.87Animals $4,986.95Advertising $2,288.27Dues $1,849.50Farm Ops $27,065.27Insurance $10,187.30Occupancy $23,708.59Prof. Fees $6,144.58Vehicles $9,067.06Miscellaneous $129.88
Total Expense $133,173.27Total Expense $133,173.27Total Expense
NH Electiral Co-op NH Trails BureauThe Gemini Fund of the
NH Charitable FoundationNina Baldwin Fisher Foundation
OnSite Computer ServicesPatagonia
The Robin Colson Memorial FundStacey Lucas
Stuart Family Fund
“ I think this experience will stick with my children forever. Thank you! We had a great time.”
~ 2008 Kid’s Week Participant“ Thanks - I’ve gone to two other hands on courses, but this was by far the most useful and comprehansive. I didn’t leave feeling like
I needed more.” ~ 2008 Hands-On Herbal Workshop Participant