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"Uber for Tomatoes: Could 'Crowdshipping' Solve Food Transportation Problems for Small Farms?"
Podcast via NCAT's Voices from the Field
In this episode of Voices from the Field, we meet Dr. Carolyn Krejci, an industrial engineer and expert on supply-chain management at the University o... Learn More
Science and Innovations for Food Systems Transformation
"Science and Innovations for Food Systems Transformation"
A compilation of the findings of the Scientific Group of the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021
The chapters provide science- and research-based, state-of-the-art, solution-oriented knowledge and evidence to inform the transformation of  contempo... Learn More
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"Reduce Food Waste At Home"
Blog post via Littleton Food Co-op
Blog post about reducing food waste at home from Littleton Food Co-op. Learn More
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"Legal Food Hub Publishes Agriculture Employment Rules for New Hampshire"
Resource via Legal Food Hub
This guide published by the Legal Food Hub on December 8, 2022 is a brief look at what labor laws apply to farming activities to help New Hampshire a... Learn More
Cornell University
"Grain Mixtures Could Offer Climate Adaptation"
Resource via Cornell University
Cornell University scientists published research on ancient cereal grain mixes and their potential to adapt in real time to climate change. Learn More
USDA
"FNS Awards $50 Million for Improving Seniors’ Access to Locally Grown Foods, Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience"
Press Release via USDA
USDA Food and Nutrition Service today announced $50 million in grants to 47 states and tribes to modernize and expand the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutri... Learn More
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Recording: Food and Climate: Carbon Market Pitfalls & Better Strategies for Regenerative Organic Practices
Hosted by NOFA-NH and Seacoast Permaculture
NOFA-NH and Seacoast Permaculture present a panel discussion with Q&A that will addresses issues with current carbon markets programs and the challeng... 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
Where Global Climate Meets Local Food
Where Global Climate meets Local Food
Part of NH Food Alliance's 2022-2023 Network Cafe Series
On January 6, 2023, the NH Food Alliance (NHFA) hosted "Where Global Climate meets Local Food," part of their 2022-2023 Network Cafe Series. 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