Respond & Adapt to Climate Change

Free Harvest Assistance to Farm Families Facing an Unexpected Crisis
Are you—or do you know—a farmer experiencing an injury, illness, or natural disaster? Farm Rescue provides free harvest assistance to farm families fa... Learn More
In recognition of National Farmers Market Week from August 2-8
DHHS partners with the New Hampshire Food Bank to administer Granite State Market Match, which provides a dollar-for-dollar match on SNAP purchases of... Learn More
Featuring Dr. Julia Herman, beef cattle specialist veterinarian
As the New World Screwworm situation continues to evolve, staying informed is one of the best ways producers can protect their herds and operations. I... Learn More
Funded by an $87,300 USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction Grant
NHDES is working with the Lakes Region Planning Commission to implement its Food Waste Composting Pilot Program, which is funded by an $87,300 USDA Co... Learn More
Climate Resilience Grant Program that Offers Flexible Funding for Farms Statewide
To help farms manage and mitigate the effects of climate change, the New Hampshire Conservation Districts' Climate Resilience Grant Program provides f... Learn More
Released by NRCD and the Environmental Law Institute
ELI and NRDC recently released a Model State Law on Reducing Food Waste in K–12 Public Schools—a template law that can be adapted and enacted by state... Learn More
Resource via Institute for Local Self-Reliance
"The food waste crisis continues to spoil progress for communities across the United States. The current burn-and-bury paradigm emits harmful pollutan... Learn More
Blog post via NOFA-NH
In organic agriculture, the soil is more than a medium for plant roots—it's a living system that forms the foundation of healthy crop production. One ... Learn More
Article via University of New Hampshire
"Once the stem snaps at harvest, a race begins between biology and decay, and when produce begins to decay, farmers lose income, grocers lose stock, a... Learn More
Article via University of New Hampshire Extension
"The Grafton County Farm, the last remaining county dairy farm in New Hampshire, has a long history of adapting and improving its operation. Establish... Learn More