Communities/Consumers

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
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…
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Communities/Consumers, State/NH, (goal) Local Food Economy, (goal) Nutrition and Access
 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.…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, Nonprofits, Technical Assistance Providers, Communities/Consumers, State/NH, (goal) Nutrition and Access, (goal) Equity and Justice, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
Study light processing opportunities
Conduct a statewide assessment of assets, barriers, and opportunities for light processing to improve New Hampshire-grown food access in the…
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Communities/Consumers, Nonprofits, State/NH, (goal) Nutrition and Access, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Coordination/Network development or support, Research/Study
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
 Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support
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…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, Communities/Consumers, State/NH, (goal) Nutrition and Access, (goal) Equity and Justice
 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…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, Federal Agencies, Communities/Consumers, State/NH, National, (goal) Nutrition and Access, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Nutrition Access & Security Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
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
 Not Started Labor & Workforce Coordination/Network development or support
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…
Goals & Tags: Communities/Consumers, Local/Regional Government Agencies, State Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Local/Municipal, State/NH, (goal) Equity and Justice, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Labor & Workforce Policy/Regulation, Research/Study
Provide dedicated state, federal, and private funding for technical assistance, mentorship, and capital for farmland access programs
Funding will support: Research, expansion, and development of innovative models for cooperative and alternative land tenure; Increasing access to…
Goals & Tags: Technical Assistance Providers, State Agencies, Federal Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Communities/Consumers, Nonprofits, State/NH, (goal) Engagement and Education, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Farmland Conservation, Access, & Succession Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding, Research/Study