Policy/Regulation

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…
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
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
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
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
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…
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Equity and Justice
 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…
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
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…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, Federal Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, National, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Food Hubs & Collaborative Marketing Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation