Contoocook Pantry Grows Seeds, Gives Back to Neighbors

Laura Russell has been growing vegetables like potatoes, lettuce, beans, and carrots for more than 20 years in her humble 4-foot-by-6-foot plot at her Warner home.

For her, it’s not just a personal interest but a means to savor the bounty of homegrown produce.

But when the Seed Project kicked off in 2021, a collaborative effort between the Abenaki Trails Project and the Kearsarge Food Hub, for local farmers and home growers like Russell it became more than just a chance to nurture their love for agriculture. It was an opportunity to give back to the community.