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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 and Agriculture Strategic Plan

We are spearheading a strategic
plan for our food system.
And we need you to get involved!

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August is NH Eats Local Month!

Join us for a 31 day celebration of local food and be part of the eat local movement in the Granite State.

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2023-2024 Annual Report

Read about the past year of work, collaborations and accomplishments of the NH Food Alliance

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Upcoming Events (from our Network Partners!)
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Farmers Market Operations Toolkit
Resource from Texas Center for Local Food
Based on the acclaimed Iowa Farmers Market Toolkit, this course offers a detailed break down of the market manager role, effective vendor recruitment ... Learn More
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"Biden-Harris Administration Makes Available Historic $3 Billion for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands Through Investing in America Agenda"
Article via USDA
USDA is making more than $3 billion in funding available for agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide to participate in voluntary conse... Learn More
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"USDA Provides $5 Million in Second Round of Payments to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs"
Article via USDA
This program is critical to keeping small, organic dairies sustainable as they continue to weather a combination of challenges outside of their contro... Learn More
cannabis
"If New Hampshire legalizes cannabis, the next challenge looms: attracting farmers"
Article via New Hampshire Bulletin
But even for an advocate like Riddle, jumping into a new crop like marijuana is not as easy as setting aside the land and planting. He would need to r... Learn More
agroforestry
"Urban Agroforestry"
Article via ATTRA
Urban agroforestry refers to the integration of trees and other perennial crops into urban, suburban, and other community spaces. Learn More
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"It smells like seed collection season at the NH State Forest Nursery"
Article via New Hampshire Bulletin
Every year, the nursery grows 3 million seedlings, the majority of which come directly from trees and plants already on the property or on other state... Learn More
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"New food pantry opens for students in Merrimack Valley"
Article via WMUR
School officials say students can focus on class when they’re not worried about food Learn More
BLM
"Local Black Lives Matter chapters plan to unite as Black Lives Matter New Hampshire"
Article via NH Public Radio
Black Lives Matter Seacoast is teaming up with other local chapters to form one cohesive group: Black Lives Matter New Hampshire. Learn More
NH Food Bank
"NH Food Bank Fights new obstacles to food security: Rising food prices, climate change, creates challenges for organization"
Article via Granite State News Collaborative
A perfect storm of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine have fueled food price hikes that have impacted the organization. But a still ... Learn More
USDA
USDA Publishes New Standards for Organic "Livestock and Poultry Production, Promotes More Competitive Organic Market"
Article via USDA
This new rule establishes clear, strong and consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production, levels the playing field for organic li... Learn More