Investment/Funding

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…
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
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,…
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Natural Resources and Climate
 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…
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
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…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 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…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 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…
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
 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
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
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…
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Food Hubs & Collaborative Marketing Coordination/Network development or support, Investment/Funding