In Progress

Recommendation Status Brief Topic Type of Action
Convene housing and agricultural advocates on land use issues
Host conversations throughout the state between housing advocates and agricultural advocates to foster dialogue, find alignment on common interests,…
Goals & Tags: Communities/Consumers, Local/Municipal, Nonprofits, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 In Progress Land Use Planning Program creation, support, or expansion
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…
Goals & Tags: Local/Regional Government Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Local Food Economy
 In Progress Supporting Future & Beginning Farmers Policy/Regulation
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…
Goals & Tags: Technical Assistance Providers, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Engagement and Education, (goal) Local Food Economy
 In Progress Supporting Future & Beginning Farmers Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support, Investment/Funding
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…
Goals & Tags: Technical Assistance Providers, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 In Progress Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Program creation, support, or expansion, 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.…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, Nonprofits, Technical Assistance Providers, Communities/Consumers, State/NH, (goal) Nutrition and Access, (goal) Equity and Justice, (goal) Local Food Economy
 In Progress 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…
Goals & Tags: Nonprofits, State Agencies, State/NH, (goal) Equity and Justice, (goal) Nutrition and Access
 In Progress Nutrition Access & Security Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Improve outreach and education campaigns for food assistance programs and food insecurity issues
Launch public education campaigns to raise awareness about food assistance programs and food insecurity issues, addressing stigma while providing…
Goals & Tags: Nonprofits, State Agencies, Communities/Consumers, State/NH, (goal) Engagement and Education, (goal) Nutrition and Access
 In Progress Nutrition Access & Security Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support
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…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, Federal Agencies, Communities/Consumers, State/NH, National, (goal) Nutrition and Access, (goal) Local Food Economy
 In Progress Nutrition Access & Security Investment/Funding, 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…
Goals & Tags: NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, State Agencies, Local/Regional Government Agencies, Schools or Institutions, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Nonprofits, Technical Assistance Providers, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 In Progress Labor & Workforce Coordination/Network development or support
Support communities to find solutions at the intersection of agriculture and housing
Investigate whether zoning regulations and conservation easements could have roles in permitting more housing units on agriculture parcels, including…
Goals & Tags: Local/Regional Government Agencies, Communities/Consumers, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Local/Municipal, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 In Progress Labor & Workforce Coordination/Network development or support