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Strengthening & Supporting
New Hampshire's Local Food System

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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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NH Food & Agriculture Strategic Plan

Become a Participating Partner. Join a Workgroup. Help move forward the Strategic Plan!

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Join a Workgroup

Work with individuals, organizations, and businesses from across NH to turn the NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan into action 

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Our Impact

The past year was a pivotal one for the NH Food Alliance— read our year in review to see what we've learned and where we're headed next.

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Upcoming Events (from our Network Partners!)
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RECORDING! Working with Journalists: Lunch & Learn with NH Association of Conservation Commissions
The NH Association of Conservation Commissions hosted "Working with Journalists" part of their Lunch & Learn series. This workshop and Q&A featured Ma... Learn More
Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network
Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network's 2022-23 Grant Roundup
Below are a variety of grant opportunities for meat and poultry producers: Learn More
NHPR
"Seeking to protect groundwater, N.H. looks to regulate PFAS contamination in soil"
Article via NHPR
Concern is growing about PFAS chemical contamination in soil across New England, where the harmful man-made substances have contaminated drinking wate... Learn More
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"Grass-Fed Organic Dairy Management May Be Key to Sector’s Resilience in New England"
New research highlights farm management, higher milk production factors of growing organic grass-fed dairy industry
New research highlights farm management, higher milk production factors of growing organic grass-fed dairy industry Learn More
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Monadnock Food System Spotlight of the Month: Elizabeth White and Douglas Higley of Blackfire Farm in Hancock
Doug Higley and Liz White co-own and operate Blackfire Farm, a small diversified farm in Hancock, NH. Higley is a Hancock native and met White at a fa... Learn More
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Local Regulation of Agriculture Toolkit from the NH Coalition for Sustaining Agriculture
The New Hampshire Coalition for Sustaining Agriculture is pleased to present the Local Regulation of Agriculture Toolkit, developed with grant funds p... Learn More
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"USDA Opens Peoples' Garden Initiative to Gardens Nationwide"
Press Release via USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its People’s Garden Initiative to include eligible gardens nationwide. School gardens, communit... Learn More
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"Farm Viability a Priority for NH Nonprofits"
Farm and food businesses are eligible for a team of coaches tailored to their needs via Vital Communities
Organizations from around New Hampshire are partnering to offer teams of coaches to New Hampshire farms and food businesses to help them meet their bu... Learn More
New Hampshire Bulletin
"New Hampshire estuary research receives $4.5 million in federal funding"
Article via the New Hampshire Bulletin
New Hampshire estuary research receives $4.5 million in federal funding Learn More
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Monadnock Food System Spotlight of the Month: Alanna Johnson and Glenn Kopp from Sunny Fields Farm in Peterborough
Article via the Monadnock Farm and Community Coalition
In 2018, her parents purchased Sunnyfield Farm from Ruth and Dan Holmes in Peterborough. Learn More