Program creation, support, or expansion

Recommendation Status Brief Topic Type of Action
Fund two management positions to support farmers’ markets and CSAs
Fund two full-time equivalent (FTE) positions focused on professional management and infrastructure improvements for farmers’ markets and CSAs,…
Goals & Tags: Nonprofits, Local/Municipal, State/NH, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Direct-to-Consumer & Consumer Education Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding, Research/Study
Launch a student program to provide marketing support for food producers
Launch a program at the University of New Hampshire that leverages student energy and existing programs (e.g., Voice Z Digital) to provide marketing…
Goals & Tags: Schools or Institutions, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Direct-to-Consumer & Consumer Education Program creation, support, or expansion
Increase UNH Extension capacity to help producers enhance their marketing strategies
Increase capacity for direct technical assistance at UNH Extension to help producers enhance their digital presence and adapt to evolving consumer…
Goals & Tags: Technical Assistance Providers, UNH Extension, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Direct-to-Consumer & Consumer Education Program creation, support, or expansion
Establish a coordinated statewide local food promotion program
Establish a coordinated statewide promotion program through an expansion of the work and infrastructure of NH Eats Local Month. This will include:…
Goals & Tags: Nonprofits, State/NH, (goal) Local Food Economy
 In Progress Direct-to-Consumer & Consumer Education Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support, Investment/Funding, Research/Study
Increase support and UNH Extension capacity from the University of New Hampshire
Two specific areas of support for farmers from the university are: Reinstating the Fruit and Vegetable Extension State Specialist position at UNH…
Goals & Tags: UNH Extension, Technical Assistance Providers, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Fruits & Vegetables Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Decrease barriers to hiring on-farm help
Reducing barriers to hiring on-farm help could be achieved in the following ways: Collaborate with local governments to support zoning changes to…
Goals & Tags: Local/Regional Government Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Technical Assistance Providers, Local/Municipal, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Fruits & Vegetables Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
Create an agritourism-focused university position to serve both current and future operators
Fund and hire one full-time equivalent (FTE) agritourism-focused teaching and research position. This could be a joint appointment within the…
Goals & Tags: UNH Extension, Technical Assistance Providers, State Agencies, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Engagement and Education
 Not Started Agritourism Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Increase the marketing of agritourism to locals
Resident patronage of agritourism helps businesses position themselves as community assets, improving resilience to seasonal visitation fluctuations…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, Nonprofits, Communities/Consumers, State/NH, (goal) Local Food Economy, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Agritourism Resource/tool creation, support or expansion, Program creation, support, or expansion
Increase support for business planning and evaluation of agritourism activities
Organizations, such as the NH Farm Bureau, UNH Extension, and the Small Business Development Center, can work to expand business assistance resources…
Goals & Tags: Nonprofits, Technical Assistance Providers, Local/Regional Government Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Communities/Consumers, State/NH, (goal) Engagement and Education, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Agritourism Program creation, support, or expansion, Research/Study
Highlight “NH Grown and Crafted” beverage producers to drive tourism
Drive tourism with a “Live Free” campaign to attract “adventurers” visiting our state by highlighting “NH Grown and Crafted” beverage producers, the…
Goals & Tags: State/NH, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, State Agencies, Nonprofits, (goal) Engagement and Education, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Craft Beverages Program creation, support, or expansion