Hardy: Growth leader in farming

HOLLIS – If even the proudest Granite Stater were asked to name the five states recognized in 2000 for progressive farming, cutting-edge growing technology and exceptional land stewardship ideals, fat chance New Hampshire would be one of them. Maybe Iowa? Definitely. California and Florida? For sure. And Texas would be up there, too. But rounding out the top five was – surprise – New Hampshire. It isn’t a stretch, anyone familiar with Brookdale Fruit Farm legends Elwin C.