(goal) Local Food Economy

Recommendation Status Brief Topic Type of Action
Increase market access and local sourcing in the value-added product industry
The NH Food Alliance to facilitate discussions with grocers, distributors, and food hubs to increase and streamline distribution logistics and market…
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Nonprofits, State/NH, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Value-Added Processing & Co-Manufacturing Coordination/Network development or support
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-…
Goals & Tags: UNH Extension, Technical Assistance Providers, Nonprofits, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Engagement and Education, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Value-Added Processing & Co-Manufacturing Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support
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…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Local Food Economy
 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…
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
 Not Started Supporting Future & Beginning Farmers Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support, Investment/Funding
Transition existing county and town farmland into beginning farmer incubator sites
Expand affordable land leasing programs and explore the potential of programs that transition existing county and town farmland into beginning farmer…
Goals & Tags: Local/Regional Government Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Local/Municipal, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Supporting Future & Beginning Farmers Program creation, support, or expansion
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.
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Local Food Economy, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 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…
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Schools or Institutions, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
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