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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!)
USDA
"U.S. 2021 Organic Survey Results Released"
Release via USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the results of the 2021 Organic Survey, which show total sales of $11.2 billion in org... Learn More
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"Producers and Researchers Agree, Scale Up of a Sustainable Biochar Industry is Critical to Meet Climate Targets, and Build Agricultural Resilience and Soil Health"
Blog post via NCAT ATTRA
Today, on World Soil Day, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and American Fa... Learn More
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New SARE Bulletin Addresses Scaling Vegetable Farms for Wholesale Markets
Resource via Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) released a new bulletin, Scaling Up Your Vegetable Farm for Wholesale Markets, that provides a var... Learn More
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"Maine lobster industry wins reprieve but environmentalists say whales will die"
Article via NHPR
The lobster fishing industry in Maine caught more than 100 million pounds of the crustaceans in 2021 valued at more than $725 million. Learn More
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Free Technical Assistance with the Agricultural Justice Project
The Agricultural Justice Project (AJP) has funding to provide NE farmers with free technical assistance with employment practices! Learn More
Food System Resilience: A Planning Guide for Local Governments
"Food System Resilience: A Planning Guide for Local Governments"
Resource via Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future 
Food System Resilience: A Planning Guide for Local Governments is a resource guide aimed at helping local governments build food system resilience in ... Learn More
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"What’s In a Name? Challenges and Benefits of the Term 'Regenerative' "
Blog post via NCAT ATTRA
Regenerative has been touted as the next big thing. It personally resonates with me as a farmer, because to me (and emphasis is needed because there i... Learn More
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"Investing in Excellence: Supporting and Sustaining Markets"
Blog post via Market Cities
There is no surefire strategy or shortcut to building a successful market. But, there are proven ways to contribute to markets’ excellence, nearly all... Learn More
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"How Big Food Companies Are Greening the Farms That Supply Them"
Article via Reasons to be Cheerful
Encouraging their suppliers to practice more sustainable farming is increasingly seen by major food brands as a way to fulfill their climate promises. Learn More
University of Missouri Extension
University of Missouri Extension's Farm Hiring Video Series
University of Missouri Extension posted a series of short videos and related resources designed to help with farm hiring. Learn More