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NH Food Alliance is a statewide network that engages and connects people dedicated to growing a thriving, fair, and sustainable local food system in the Granite State.

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2025 NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan

Implementing the Strategic Plan will take leadership, collaboration, initiative, and vision. Here’s how we’re going to do it.

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Farm to Aisle, Farm to Table

This fall, the NH Food Alliance is hosting an event series for leaders in the grocery and restaurant industries.

Register here

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25-26 Network Café Series

Join us on the first Friday of each month, September through April, to learn about and discuss the critical issues facing our food system right now. 

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Upcoming Events (from our Network Partners!)
NHPR
Apple growers anticipate a sweet crop for picking this season despite NH’s drought
Article via NHPR
"At Applecrest Farm Orchards in Hampton Falls, Todd Wagner is working long hours to prepare for a busy fall season of tractor rides, cider donuts, and... Learn More
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Practical Tips for Beginning Farmers
Resource From SARE
Based on their own experiences when starting out, farmers from across the country share advice about common challenges facing beginning farmers in tod... Learn More
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Gather turns food waste into meals: Trump cuts threaten program's growth
Article via Seacoast Online
"PORTSMOUTH — Each day, volunteers at Gather face a task similar to the premise of the Food Network’s show “Chopped” in preparing meals with previousl... Learn More
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2025 New Hampshire Building Exhibitors at The Big E
September 12-28
Celebrate NH agriculture and food culture at the The Big E this fall. Explore the New Hampshire building, coordinated by the NH Department of Agricult... Learn More
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Recording! Your Plan, Our Plan: Moving Forward the NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan
Part of NH Food Alliance's 2025-2026 Network Cafe Series
On September 5, the NH Food Alliance held its September Network Café, part of their 2025-2026 Network Café Series. The NH Food Alliance’s Director, Ni... Learn More
Maine
"New commercial-scale food production lab coming to UMaine will expand markets through innovation"
Article via The University of Maine
"Maine’s food economy and related rural workforce are well-positioned to grow with new commercial-scale processing and production capacity that will c... Learn More
Grist
"Following the USDA’s food and farm funding: Here’s what’s been canceled and frozen, and resources for those affected"
Article via Grist
"In the first seven months of President Donald Trump’s second administration, the federal funding landscape has been radically changed — especially fo... Learn More
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"Understanding consumer values of participants in a cost-offset community supported agriculture (CSA) program"
Article via Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Human Delvoplment
"Community supported agriculture (CSA) programs offer consumers access to fresh, local foods in exchange for an upfront subscription payment. Over the... Learn More
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"Agritourism for Beginners"
Article via The National Center for Appropriate Technology
"The first time I visited a local farm, I was beyond excited to see carrots and cauliflowers grow. As a life-long agritourist, I still stare in awe at... Learn More
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"Selling to Local and Regional Markets: Barriers and Opportunities for Beginning Farmers "
Article via The National Center for Appropriate Technology
"New and beginning farmers often face challenges in gaining access to certain markets, forcing many to focus on direct-to-consumer outlets. With the g... Learn More