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Organic Farmers Association
"Organic Farmers Association celebrates the long-awaited finalization of the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule!"
Release via the Organic Farmers Association
The Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule was published in the Federal Register, with with an implementation date set for March 19, 2024.... Learn More
National Farm Medicine Center
"Farmers and ranchers sought for a study about balancing children and work"
Survey via the National Farm Medicine Center
Researchers at the National Farm Medicine Center and The Ohio State University are looking for farmers and ranchers who are raising children 0 to 18 t... Learn More
Lobster traps
"Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable"
Article via New Hampshire Bulletin
Maine lobster fishermen received a Christmas gift from Congress at the end of 2022: A six-year delay on new federal regulations designed to protect cr... Learn More
NCAT Attra
"Financing an Organic Farm with Federal Programs"
Blog post via NCAT ATTRA
In this video, we hear Juan Raygoza tell the story of starting his farm. Juan, a vegetable farmer in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley, was able to finance hi... Learn More
Agritech Institute for Small Farms
Strolling of the Heifers Launches Agritech Institute for Small Farms
The Vermont nonprofit Strolling of the Heifers, known for its annual parade of dairy animals and promotion of local food, has provided seed funding to... Learn More
Watch VisitNH's video featuring the Kearsarge Food Hub!
How I Live Free: Kearsarge Food Hub
Video via VisitNH
How I Live Free: Kearsarge Food HubWatch VisitNH's video featuring the Kearsarge Food Hub! Learn More
NH Department of Agriculture Markets and Foods
"Farmers Find Success with NH Feeding NH"
Article via NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food's Weekly Market Bulletin
Earlier this year the Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food (DAMF) applied for and was awarded a USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative A... Learn More
Cheshire County Conservation District
Gentile Family Homestead
Cheshire County Conservation District's December Community Member Spotlight
Tucked away in Fitzwilliam, NH, the Gentile Family Homestead, a 24-acre gem of sustainable open pasture and hayfields is producing heritage breed live... Learn More
food justice certification
Free Technical Assistance with the Agricultural Justice Project
The Agricultural Justice Project (AJP) has funding to provide NE farmers with free technical assistance with employment practices! Learn More
USDA
"GAP Toolkit Helps Underserved Specialty Crop Farmers Access Markets"
Resource via USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation have created a Good Agri... Learn More