Regional Food Systems

"Maria Khan spent much of this year terrified as she watched Congress debate whether to cut funding for federal food assistance and other programs she... Learn More

Food as Medicine programs are growing across the country, and they present a real opportunity for farms and food hubs, which have access to the fresh,... Learn More

"PORTSMOUTH — Each day, volunteers at Gather face a task similar to the premise of the Food Network’s show “Chopped” in preparing meals with previousl... Learn More

Based on their own experiences when starting out, farmers from across the country share advice about common challenges facing beginning farmers in tod... Learn More

The University of New Hampshire dairy and livestock specialists are looking for farmers interested in the following program Learn More

"At Applecrest Farm Orchards in Hampton Falls, Todd Wagner is working long hours to prepare for a busy fall season of tractor rides, cider donuts, and... Learn More

"New and beginning farmers often face challenges in gaining access to certain markets, forcing many to focus on direct-to-consumer outlets. With the g... Learn More

"Maine’s food economy and related rural workforce are well-positioned to grow with new commercial-scale processing and production capacity that will c... Learn More

"Community supported agriculture (CSA) programs offer consumers access to fresh, local foods in exchange for an upfront subscription payment. Over the... Learn More

Clancy and Ruhf note that regions also play an important role in sustaining food chain participants and the natural resource base in the face of envir... Learn More