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Off The Gravel Road

Off The Gravel Road

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Off the Gravel Road

Robb Ellis is a husband, father, grandfather, educator, tradesman, and public servant with a deep-rooted commitment to small-town life and hands-on learning. Born in Los Angeles, California, Robb moved to Vermont in the 1980s, where he began his first career in law enforcement. After retiring from the field, he transitioned into the plumbing and heating industry—eventually becoming a technical trainer at FIA, where he now helps shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals across New England.

Robb’s journey has taken him through Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and now New Hampshire—where he and his wife Kristen have lived for many years. Married for over 31 years, they’ve raised three sons and are now proud grandparents to two granddaughters.

In addition to his work at FIA, Robb serves on the Barnstead Select Board and as an ex officio member of the zoning board, where he brings a grounded, practical voice to local governance. He’s also the force behind Storer Ranch and Cow Camp, rural education initiatives rooted in soil health, regenerative agriculture, and trades-based learning. Through programs like the Storer Ranchers 4-H Club and partnerships with local schools, Robb is helping rural youth gain real-world skills and a sense of stewardship for the land.

Having lived in small towns across New England, Robb has come to appreciate their quiet differences and shared spirit. Off the Gravel Road, his podcast, explores what makes these communities tick—sharing conversations from porches, pastures, and town halls that reflect the values, humor, and grit of life beyond the pavement.


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    • Be Curious: A Conversation Between Emilia and Robb

      Be Curious: A Conversation Between Emilia and Robb
      Dec 12 2025

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      In this student-led episode of Off The Gravel Road, Emilia takes the host chair and interviews Mr. Ellis about his childhood in California, the mentors who shaped him, and how a winding path through law enforcement, HVAC work, Scouting, and community service brought him to TL Storer, Storer Ranch, and the Barnstead Select Board.
      Together, they explore soil health, cow camp, school partnerships, OWL adventures, and why youth voices matter in local government. It’s a thoughtful, funny, and honest conversation about learning, failing, asking questions, and being curious.

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      38 min
    • Through the Eyes of Our Elders: John Cotton — The Heart of Barnstead

      Through the Eyes of Our Elders: John Cotton — The Heart of Barnstead
      Nov 15 2025

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      In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, youth hosts Braelynn and Allysyn sit down with 92-year-old John Cotton, a lifelong resident of Barnstead whose family roots run deep through the town’s history. From riding his pony down Route 28 to school, to helping launch Barnstead’s Fourth of July fireworks and skating parties, John’s stories bring to life a time when neighbors knew every name, families farmed together, and the town’s spirit was built on hard work and laughter.

      John reflects on how much has changed and what must never be lost as Barnstead grows. With humor, humility, and heart, he reminds us that while we may live faster today, true community still comes from looking out for one another.

      Part of our “Through the Eyes of Our Elders” series — preserving Barnstead’s stories, one conversation at a time.
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      43 min
    • No Days Off: The Vernons’ Fight to Keep Farming Alive in New Hampshire

      No Days Off: The Vernons’ Fight to Keep Farming Alive in New Hampshire
      Nov 11 2025

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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.”
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      48 min
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