Recommendation Action Lists

Recommendation Action Lists
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A recommendation that has a clear, named owner and can be addressed through an Recommendation Action Lists. 

Action Lists are a succinct group of recommendations that are expressly assigned to the organization or entity that has the power and ability to address it. The NH Food Alliance has drafts up a list of recommendations to provide to leadership at the organization or entity and presents it to them. Then they will select which recommendations they will work on and how. Organization leadership will report back to NHFA and other leadership part of the Network Leadership Team about their progress, in addition to asking for collaboration and support of their work as needed.

 

Current Recommendation Action Lists

Below are the Recommendation Action Lists that have been or will be distributed to the organization or entity that has the authority to address the Strategic Plan recommendations on the list. To learn the status or progress on a recommendation on a Recommendation Action Lists, click on the recommendation title below the view the recommendation's page.

 

Recommendation Status Brief Topic Type of Action
Overhaul the regulatory oversight of the New Hampshire food and beverage industry
A significant, collaborative, and evaluation-based overhaul of food and beverage regulatory oversight is recommended, including: Evaluating the…
Not Started Value-Added Processing & Co-Manufacturing Policy/Regulation
Collaborate to generate higher value for New Hampshire food products in the marketplace
Enhance marketing and technical assistance collaboration between the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food and other state agencies, local…
Not Started Labor & Workforce Coordination/Network development or support
Create collaborative partnerships between existing farm business technical service providers
Recommended partnerships and collaborations are between UNH Extension, the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, NOFA-NH, NH Farm Bureau,…
Not Started Farm Business Technical Assistance Coordination/Network development or support
Host annual local sourcing educational match-making events for restaurants and farms
Fund the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food and a non-profit partner to design and host annual educational and matchmaking events around…
Not Started Restaurants Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support, Investment/Funding
Create an advisory board to increase restaurants sourcing local ingredients
Create an advisory board or legislative commission, housed in the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, to support and advocate for…
Not Started Restaurants Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
Implement RSA 425:2-a, the NH Granite State Farm to Plate Food Policy and Principles
Support the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food in implementing RSA 425:2-a, the NH Granite State Farm to Plate Food Policy and…
Not Started Institutional Markets Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support, Policy/Regulation
Launch a state-run Large Animal Veterinarian Bridge Program
The program will address gaps and demonstrate demand for a large animal veterinarian practice in New Hampshire. The program could host a veterinarian…
Not Started Meat & Eggs Program creation, support, or expansion
Expand capacity for meat slaughter and processing
Expanding capacity for meat slaughter and processing can be achieved in one or more of the following ways: Invest in the construction of a USDA-…
Not Started Meat & Eggs Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
Pass a policy to support a permanent local food procurement reimbursement program for schools
Pass a policy to support a permanent version of the Local Food for Local Schools Purchasing Incentive Pilot Program through the NH Department of…
In Progress Food System Literacy, Childhood and School-Age Children Policy/Regulation
Highlight “NH Grown and Crafted” beverage producers to drive tourism
Drive tourism with a “Live Free” campaign to attract “adventurers” visiting our state by highlighting “NH Grown and Crafted” beverage producers, the…
Not Started Craft Beverages Program creation, support, or expansion

Recommendation Status Brief Topic Type of Action
Add UNH Extension personnel to provide training for cost-benefit financial analysis of value-added production
Add personnel at UNH Extension to increase capacity in providing programming and training specific to the cost- benefit financial analysis of value-…
Not Started Value-Added Processing & Co-Manufacturing Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support
Systematize food access data collection
Incorporate food access into existing statewide and regional data collection systems, like Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs), Community…
Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Coordination/Network development or support, Research/Study
Increase technical assistance capacity for food hubs and multi-farmer collaborative marketing initiatives
Increase technical assistance capacity in four areas: Coaching to design and facilitate a process for farmers and food businesses interested in…
Not Started Food Hubs & Collaborative Marketing Program creation, support, or expansion
Create collaborative partnerships between existing farm business technical service providers
Recommended partnerships and collaborations are between UNH Extension, the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, NOFA-NH, NH Farm Bureau,…
Not Started Farm Business Technical Assistance Coordination/Network development or support
Dedicate funds for UNH to provide water, soil, and pest testing services and technical assistance.
Not Started Climate Resilience & Disaster Relief Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Implement RSA 425:2-a, the NH Granite State Farm to Plate Food Policy and Principles
Support the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food in implementing RSA 425:2-a, the NH Granite State Farm to Plate Food Policy and…
Not Started Institutional Markets Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support, Policy/Regulation
Increase organizational capacity to support growers selling to wholesale markets
Increasing capacity for organizations, like UNH Extension, would allow for opportunities to offer more resources for business technical assistance,…
Not Started Grocery Stores & Food Cooperatives Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Fund two, full-time UNH Extension positions focused on home and community gardens
These two full-time equivalent (FTE) positions at UNH Extension will expand capacity for work in support of community and home gardeners, including…
Not Started Home & Community Gardens Resource/tool creation, support or expansion, Program creation, support, or expansion
Increase UNH Extension capacity to help producers enhance their marketing strategies
Increase capacity for direct technical assistance at UNH Extension to help producers enhance their digital presence and adapt to evolving consumer…
Not Started Direct-to-Consumer & Consumer Education Program creation, support, or expansion
Increase support and UNH Extension capacity from the University of New Hampshire
Two specific areas of support for farmers from the university are: Reinstating the Fruit and Vegetable Extension State Specialist position at UNH…
Not Started Fruits & Vegetables Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding

Recommendation Status Brief Topic Type of Action
Overhaul the regulatory oversight of the New Hampshire food and beverage industry
A significant, collaborative, and evaluation-based overhaul of food and beverage regulatory oversight is recommended, including: Evaluating the…
Not Started Value-Added Processing & Co-Manufacturing Policy/Regulation
Collaborate with local governments to support zoning changes to allow affordable housing on farm properties
Zoning changes to increase affordable housing would include housing for employees to address both housing and labor needs, while introducing a…
In Progress Supporting Future & Beginning Farmers Policy/Regulation
Support land transition for new and beginning farmers with tax relief or other incentive programs
Incentivize retention of land currently in farm use through tax relief or programs designed to support land transition to new and beginning farmers.
Not Started Supporting Future & Beginning Farmers Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
Develop markets for organic and sustainable farmers and food businesses
Develop these markets by creating economic and regulatory incentives and marketing campaigns, including: Offering a tax credit for retailers who…
Not Started Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
Expand Granite State Market Match and strengthen local food access infrastructure
Increase funding for programs, like NH Feeding NH, Granite State Market Match, and Double Up Food Bucks to improve access to fresh, local foods.…
Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
Streamline enrollment and extend recertification for food access programs
Implement auto-enrollment in SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) with Medicaid and extend SNAP recertification periods to ensure…
Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Policy/Regulation
Address policy and funding barriers for food access programs
Advocate for state and federal funding to expand federal nutrition programs, including support for staff and program implementation. Simplify…
Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
Protect farm workers and reduce barriers to worker benefits
Define key terms in regulation, including “intern,” and reduce barriers to worker benefits through law changes. Specifically welcome communities that…
Not Started Labor & Workforce Policy/Regulation
Explore opportunities to enable land to be used by farmers without requiring ownership
Build incentives for current landowners to permit leasing, renting, or other simplified, standardized legal agreements for agricultural work to…
Not Started Labor & Workforce Policy/Regulation, Research/Study
Advocate for improvements to state and federal funding programs
Improvements should be made to programs including the USDA Local Agricultural Marketing Program, to reduce administrative burdens and include general…
Not Started Food Hubs & Collaborative Marketing Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation

Recommendation Status Brief Topic Type of Action
Expand opportunities for business education and support for new and beginning farmers
Through groups, such as the New Hampshire Ag Financiers, expand training and technical assistance opportunities; Assist growers in calculating…
Not Started Supporting Future & Beginning Farmers Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support, Investment/Funding
Increase funding for sustainable and organic agriculture research
Particularly increase research that prioritizes collaborative on-farm trials and research with farmers and is focused on practical applicability,…
Not Started Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Investment/Funding, Research/Study
Fund technical assistance and training for organic and sustainable production techniques
Through a competitive proposal process, fund comprehensive technical assistance and training programs for organic and sustainable production…
Not Started Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Invest $2 million to subsidize the cost of testing soil samples
Funding the subsidization of soil testing could include microbial residue and PFAS and expand the testing capability of the University of New…
Not Started Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Allocate $5 million annually to grants for farmers using or transitioning to sustainable practices
Allocate $5 million annually, including seeking matching private investments, to a state-funded grant program that provides up to $250,000 to farmers…
Not Started Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Facilitate zero-interest CSA loans
Collaborate with credit unions and community banks to offer zero-interest loans for purchasing CSA shares, enhancing affordability and access to…
Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Coordination/Network development or support, Investment/Funding
Expand Granite State Market Match and strengthen local food access infrastructure
Increase funding for programs, like NH Feeding NH, Granite State Market Match, and Double Up Food Bucks to improve access to fresh, local foods.…
Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
Enhance cultural competence in the public assistance workforce
Develop and pilot an ongoing statewide training/coaching program for all public assistance workers that trains in cultural competence to better serve…
Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Address policy and funding barriers for food access programs
Advocate for state and federal funding to expand federal nutrition programs, including support for staff and program implementation. Simplify…
Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
Develop capacity to coordinate and support fundraising efforts for food hubs and multi-farmer collaborative marketing initiatives
Increased capacity will reduce grant writing and administrative burdens, leverage partnerships, generate increased support for operating funds, and…
Not Started Food Hubs & Collaborative Marketing Coordination/Network development or support, Investment/Funding

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