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In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, Robb Ellis and student co-host Jasmine visit Vernon Family Farm in Newfields, New Hampshire — a first-generation regenerative farm where Jeremiah and Nicole Vernon are proving that small farms can still thrive through creativity, resilience, and community.

From rotational grazing and soil health to agritourism and open space preservation, the Vernons share how they’re keeping their 33 conserved acres alive — both economically and ecologically. They discuss the ongoing case that challenges their ability to host community gatherings, and why these events are essential for the survival of local agriculture.

It’s a story about soil and stewardship, neighbors and nature, and the real meaning of “No Days Off.”