Farmland Conservation & Access

Gardening tools in various colors
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
The farm in Bartlett that the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust has conserved.
"Upper Saco Valley Land Trust Announces Conservation of Mountainside Farm in Bartlett"
Article via Conway Daily Sun
USVLT is pleased to announce its newest land project – a conservation easement protecting 128 acres of forestland along Dundee Road in Bartlett. The M... Learn More
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"A Refresher on Regenerative Agriculture"
Blog post via Vital Communities
Across the Upper Valley, farmers are implementing climate-friendly, sustainable practices that improve the health of the soil,  bolster their farms ag... Learn More
USDA Farm Production and Conservation
Get Started! A Guide to USDA Resources for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers
Resource via USDA
This guide can help you get started with USDA, whether you are new to farming, ranching, or forestry management, or just new to working with us. From ... Learn More
Controlled burning in New Hampshire's White Mountains
New Hampshire Bulletin's two-part series about how fire is used as a regenerative force in New Hampshire
Read both parts of New Hampshire Bulletin's two-part series about how fire is used as a regenerative force in New Hampshire. Learn More
A family farm in loudon that was conserved by LCHIP
"Protecting New Hampshire's Natural, Historic, and Cultural Resources: Family Farm Conserved in Loudon"
Blog post via LCHIP
Since the late 1800s, four generations of the Pearl family have stewarded Pearl Farm, and it is now permanently protected for future generations. The ... Learn More
NH Business Review article July 29 2022
"UNH Professor links Land Conservation to Higher Housing Costs"
Article via NH Business Review
In a report to the NH Association of Realtors last year, Richard England, emeritus professor of economics and natural resources at the University of N... Learn More
Regenerative agriculture blog post by Vital Communities
"Regenerative Agriculture: Get to Know It"
Blog post via Vital Communities
Across the Upper Valley, farmers are implementing climate-friendly, sustainable practices that improve the health of the soil, bolster their farms aga... Learn More
ATTRA Agrisolar Clearinghouse
"Solar Sheep— an example of multifunctional land use"
Blog post via ATTRA's Agrisolar Clearinghouse
Solar Sheep— an example of multifunctional land use via ATTRA Learn More
Cheshire County Conservation District
Cheshire County Conservation District's Call for On-Farm Demonstrations of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) is currently seeking specialty crop producers in our region with renewable energy or energy efficiency pr... Learn More