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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

The Strategic Plan is here! Start exploring everything it has to offer and join us for what comes next.

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Meet the Network

There are hundreds of organizations in our network working together to grow NH's food system. Get to know them by exploring our Network Partner Map.

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Find Local Food

Whether you're a Granite Stater looking for local food or a buyer looking for local farmers selling wholesale, we have all of the resources for you!

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Upcoming Events (from our Network Partners!)
The Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
"Digging Deeper: New Thinking on 'Regional'"
Article via The Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
Clancy and Ruhf note that regions also play an important role in sustaining food chain participants and the natural resource base in the face of envir... Learn More
Community & Agriculture Resilience Audit Tool (CARAT)
Community Food System Audit Tool from the North American Food Systems Network
The North American Food Systems Network (NAFSN) has released a Community & Agriculture Resilience Audit Tool (CARAT). CARAT measures the resources wit... Learn More
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Climate Resilient Gardens: Gardening for Extreme Weather Conditions
April 10, 6-7:30PM
As home and community gardeners, how do we prepare and adapt our practices to make our gardens more climate-resilient? From seasonal temperature shift... Learn More
Feb network cafe 2024
Recording! NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan: An Introduction and Input Session
Part of NH Food Alliance's 2023-2024 Network Cafe Series
On February 2, the NH Food Alliance (NHFA) hosted "NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan: An Introduction and Input Session" as part of their 2023-20... Learn More
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USDA Local and Regional Food Systems Resource Guide
Resource via USDA
The USDA Local Regional Food Systems (LRFS) Resource Guide helps stakeholders quickly familiarize themselves with USDA programs that most often serve ... Learn More
January 2024 Network Cafe
The Role of Market Channels in our Food System
Part of NH Food Alliance's 2023-2024 Network Cafe Series
On January 5, the NH Food Alliance (NHFA) hosted "The Economic Impact of Our Food System," part of our 2023-2024 Network Cafe Series. Learn More
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"Reducing Barriers to Local Food Systems in New Hampshire"
UNH scientists are studying methods to better connect farmers to markets and consumers, and examining ways of improving local food access for Granite Staters
UNH scientists are studying methods to better connect farmers to markets and consumers, and examining ways of improving local food access for Granite ... Learn More
USDA
Organic Integrity Learning Center New Microlearning: 
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Class by the USDA
The USDA Organic Integrity Learning Center provides free, on demand, online training to support the professional development and continuing education ... Learn More
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"Can I Grow Here? Helping Urban and Innovative Growers Navigate Local Policies"
Blog post via the USDA
USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) is partnering with the Vermont Law and Graduate School Center for Agriculture and... Learn More
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
WIC is Vital – but Vastly Underutilized, Research Finds
Article via USDA
Study underscores the need for Congress to continue bipartisan commitment to fully fund WIC Learn More