Farmland Conservation & Access

USDA
"USDA Invests $65 Million for Conservation and Climate Action on Private Lands as Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda"
Article via USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $65 million through two funding opportunities for new tools, approaches,... Learn More
NHPR
"Climate change is threatening farms across New England. Here’s how farmers are responding."
Article via NHPR
Climate change is threatening farms across New England. Here’s how farmers are responding. Learn More
NOFA
Official Statement from the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, and the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire on Organic Certification Services in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food (NHDAMF) alerted the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) of... Learn More
NHPR
"Support for NH's small farms, disaster recovery at the center of farm bill listening session"
Article via NHPR
Rep. Annie Kuster held a listening session on Aug. 29, 2023 with advocates and officials on Tuesday ahead of the deadline to reauthorize the farm bill... Learn More
NOFA-NH TOPP program
NOFA-NH's Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is investing up to $100 million over five years in cooperative agreements with non-profit organiz... Learn More
NH Department of Agriculture Markets and Foods
"Successes in Urban Agriculture Across the Monadnock Region: Growing partnerships, community gardens and regional capacity"
Blog Post via NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food
The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), a 2022 Urban Ag and Gardens Grant Recipient, just completed a busy year in the Monadnock Region of N... Learn More
Monadnock Farm and Community coalition logo
Monadnock Food System Spotlight of the Month: Moosewood Ecological
Blog post via Monadnock Farm & Community Coalition
We also support land conservation - the work of organizations like the Cheshire County Conservation District and Moosewood Ecological. Land conservati... Learn More
Edgewater Farm
"The Hits of the Summer of 2023 Keep on Coming"
Blog Post via Edgewater Farm
Pooh Sprague, owner of Edgewater Farm, wrote a blog post about this growing season's struggles and successes. Learn More
NH Department of Agriculture Markets and Foods
"NH Conservation Districts Announce 2023 Climate Resilience Grant Program Awardees: Nearly $300,000 distributed to 37 farms in 2023!"
Blog Post via NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food
The 10 New Hampshire Conservation Districts announce nearly $300,000 in grants to thirty-seven awardees for the 2023 NH Conservation Districts Climate... Learn More
food for thought
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: building a climate-resilient food system for NH - recording
Everyone, from farmers and clean energy advocates to school gardeners and local food distributors, plays a part in building a food system that is resi... Learn More