Husseys named N.H. Dairy Farmers of the Year

CONWAY — Naughtaveel Farm, owned by Julie and Justin Hussey on the West Side Road in Conway, was chosen recently as the recipient of New Hampshire Green Pastures Dairy Farmer of the Year award.

It’s a significant prize for the last remaining dairy farm in Carroll County, a farm that is facing new economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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7-30-20 Naughtaveel Farm julie — Buy Now

Julie Hussey is interviewed on her farm Thursday. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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7-30-20 Naughtaveel Farm family — Buy Now

Owners of Naughtaveel Farm the Hussey family, Justin, Sawyer,13, Julie and Allie, 14, poses in front of their sign on West Side Road in Conway Thursday. The dairy industry is taking a big hit in the COVID-19 pandemic with wholesale selling prices much less than the costs to produce it. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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7-30-20 Naughtaveel Farm justin — Buy Now

Justin Hussey is interviewed on his farm Thursday. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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7-30-20 Naughtaveel Farm -calves 2 — Buy Now

Calves are kept separate to promote better heath and prevent spreading any illnesses as is the practice at daily farms and here pictured at the Naughtaveel Farm on West Side Road in Conway Thursday. At each stage they are introduced into the group and also pregnant and post delivery cows have separate areas in the large barns. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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7-30-20 Naughtaveel Farm tractor — Buy Now

A farm tractor is pictured at Naughtaveel Farm on West Side Road in Conway Thursday. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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