A blueberry farm in Warner that has been in operation more than half a century has been awarded a $118,000 grant to help preserve it.
The grant from the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program was given to Five River Conservation Trust in Concord to support the protection of Blue Moon Berry Farm on Waldron Hill in Warner. The project has now raised 95% of the necessary funds to conserve 109 acres, including approximately 5 acres of highbush blueberry for pick-your own use, 7.5 acres of other crop and hay fields and agricultural buildings, and 90 acres of mixed hardwood forest.
Jan Gugliotti and Barbara Dieckman purchased the farm in 2000 to ensure it would remain a working piece of agriculture. The farm also has livestock, a small orchard, crop fields for vegetable production, and a space to sell farm products and crafts.
Five Rivers is accepting donations from the community to bring this project to fruition.
The LCHIP grant was announced Wednesday by Gov. Sununu as part of $4.3 million in matching grants to support 34 land conservation and historic preservation projects.
LCHIP is funded by fees on certain documents filed at county registry offices and by funds from the Moose Plate license program.
