Farmland Conservation & Access

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"Billions in federal farm payments flow to a select group of producers, report shows"
Article via the New Hampshire Bulletin
The top 10 percent of recipients of federal farm payments raked in more than 79 percent of total subsidies over the last 25 years – producing billions... Learn More
Inflation Reduction Act
"Inflation Reduction Act provides additional $19.5B for ‘green’ ag"
Report via AG Daily
The increased funding levels begin in fiscal year 2023 and rapidly build over four years. These additional investments are estimated to help hundreds... Learn More
NH Association of Conservation
NHACD Conservation Planners Free Technical Assistance
New Hampshire Association of Conservation Districts (NHACD) Conservation Planners are available to provide free technical assistance regarding natural... Learn More
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"Manure Management with NRCS: A Water Quality Spotlight"
Blog post via Conservation News
Runoff from improperly stored manure can accumulate during rainfall events and enter our clean waterways. Learn More
Wetlands
"A Q&A on Agricultural Wetlands and Water Quality with NRCS’ Dr. Joseph Prenger"
Article via USDA Farmers.gov
This World Wetlands Day, Dr. Prenger answers questions about new CEAP findings on the capacity of wetlands to capture and store nutrients from croplan... Learn More
Penn State
"Penn State Research Identifies Benefits of Strategic Tillage"
Research via Penn State
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University explored the soil health implications of strategic tillage as part of an integrated weed management strat... Learn More
Organic Farmers Association
"Organic Farmers Association celebrates the long-awaited finalization of the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule!"
Release via the Organic Farmers Association
The Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule was published in the Federal Register, with with an implementation date set for March 19, 2024.... Learn More
Cornell University
"Grain Mixtures Could Offer Climate Adaptation"
Resource via Cornell University
Cornell University scientists published research on ancient cereal grain mixes and their potential to adapt in real time to climate change. Learn More
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Recording: Food and Climate: Carbon Market Pitfalls & Better Strategies for Regenerative Organic Practices
Hosted by NOFA-NH and Seacoast Permaculture
NOFA-NH and Seacoast Permaculture present a panel discussion with Q&A that will addresses issues with current carbon markets programs and the challeng... Learn More
NCAT Attra
"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