Farmland Conservation & Access

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
UNH Agriculture Experiment Station
New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station Research Library
Stay up to date with the most recently published research!
The NH Agricultural Experiment Station scientists are constantly working to identify and answer questions for which answers do not yet exist. Learn More
Field Work podcast
Field Work Podcast with Ray Archuleta, It's All About the Soil
After a successful career at the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ray Archuleta began preaching about soil health. Mitchell caught up wi... 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
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NH Association of Conservation Commissions Conservation News, August 2022
Learn more about the NH Association of Conservation Commissions's conservation efforts in August 2022. 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
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"Sludge Applications (and PFAS Residues) Will Reduce the Safety of Our Food System"
Op-ed via Union Leader
On May 9, 2022, the Union Leader published an article reporting that in the wake of rising fertilizer prices, some farmers across NH are turning to sl... Learn More
Funding sources for food systems resource from MSU
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses
Resource via MSU
Michigan State University's Center for Regional Food Systems has compiled the seventh edition of their directory to support and benefit food-related b... Learn More