Support successful sales to retailers by farmers, fishermen, and food producers

Recommendation Status: In Progress

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Recommendation: Provide guidance to retailers to build consistent relationships and local food purchasing habits, as well as business technical assistance on offering prices to producers that meet their needs and the profit margins of the retail outlet.

Current work happening on this recommendation: In fall 2025, the NH Food Alliance is hosting two event series for leaders in the grocery and restaurant industries to learn together, and identify collaborative steps toward buying and selling more locally grown and caught food. Learn more about the series here
 

Craving context? This recommendation is included in the Grocery Stores & Food Cooperatives brief, part of the NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan.

Read the Grocery Stores & Food Cooperatives brief here