Program creation, support, or expansion

Recommendation Status Brief Topic Type of Action
Develop a clear labeling program for New Hampshire craft beverages
The labelling program should offer both a “NH Crafted” signifier and a “NH Grown and Crafted” signifier for those growing or sourcing a minimum…
Not Started Craft Beverages Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
Launch and fund a consumer marketing initiative for local seafood
Launch, and fund, if needed, a consumer marketing initiative for New Hampshire seafood to inspire consumer demand for local seafood and increase…
Not Started Seafood Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Appoint and fund a seafood industry liaison in the state government
Appoint and fund a seafood industry liaison position or program within a state government agency. This liaison would help fishermen and seafood…
Not Started Seafood Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
Develop a NH Dairy Association
An association can develop and advocate for policy that supports the viability of the dairy industry.
Not Started Dairy Program creation, support, or expansion
Increase grant support and technical assistance capacity for dairy farmers and producers
Support farmers in securing grants to fund energy efficiency projects, launch value-added production, new technology, milking centers, and utilizing…
Not Started Dairy Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Establish a tier-based pricing system for milk
Establish a tier-based pricing system based on farm size, like Maine. All farms start the year at the same price point and graduate to a lower price…
Not Started Dairy Program creation, support, or expansion
Provide grant assistance to producers improving production capacity
Provide grant assistance to support producers in their efforts to improve production capacity through new equipment and technologies, facilities and…
Not Started Animal Feed Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Provide opportunities for education and peer learning on resilient cropping practices
Organize educational events (i.e. pasture walks, cover crop tours) to highlight practices that improve the resilience of cropping systems and…
Not Started Animal Feed Program creation, support, or expansion
Launch and fund a circuit rider program for regional planning commissions
A circuit rider program would provide funding for New Hampshire’s regional planning commissions to support communities with the adoption of farm-…
Not Started Land Use Planning Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Address PFAS issues as public health priorities
Prioritizing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a public health issue includes developing PFAS testing, research, standards, and…
Not Started Soil & Water Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation, Research/Study