In February 2025, the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food accepted proposals for the USDA Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program's Equipment grants. New Hampshire farm and food businesses were invited to submit a proposal for up to $100,000 to fund the purchase of equipment or infrastructure that would build capacity for their business in collaboration with others.
Seventeen projects were awarded by the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food and approved by the USDA. Applicants and project titles are below!
"Lakes Region Collaborative Commercial Kitchen: Strengthening Food Resilience among Farmers and Small-Scale Food Producers"
Focus/Equipment: Food Processing
Recipient: Gilmanton's Own
"The Sullivan County Farm and Community Food Processing Hub"
Focus/Equipment: Commercial Kitchen
Recipient: Sullivan County Conservation District
"Here & There Middle of the Supply Chain Equipment Needs"
Focus/Equipment: Commercial Kitchen
Recipient: Micro Mama's
"Acquisition and installation of flash freezer and manual cutter for value added produce production"
Focus/Equipment: Flash Freezer
Recipient: Moulton Farm
"Expanding Wholesale Markets for New Hampshire Food Businesses at Sherman Farm"
Focus/Equipment: Wash Pack Station
Recipient: Sherman Farm
"Upgrade equipment to provide proper temperature and environmental protection of produce from harvest through delivery"
Focus/Equipment: Delivery Vehicle
Applicant: Lavoies Farm
"Expanding Seacoast Wholesale Produce Markets by Upgrading Transportation"
Focus/Equipment: Delivery Vehicle
Recipient: Hungry Heart Farm
"Acquisition of Refrigeration Transportation Vehicle for Distribution at McKenzies's Farm"
Focus/Equipment: Delivery Vehicle
Recipient: McKenzies's Farm
"Logistics and delivery equipment for growing NH aquaculture wholesale supply chain"
Focus/Equipment: Delivery Vehicle
Recipient: Swell Oyster Co
"Creating resilience for local shellfish farmers in post-harvest cold chain systems"
Focus/Equipment: Ice Maker
Recipient: Virgin Oyster Co
"Processing Equipment and Storage Containers at Alprilla Farm for New Hampshire Grown Culinary Grains and Beans"
Focus/Equipment: Seed Processing
Recipient: Alprilla Farm
"Seed Storage and Drying Equipment Expansion for Regional Small Grain Farm Support"
Focus/Equipment: Seed Processing
Recipient: Coppal House Farm
"Cold storage expansion to facilitate increased produce supply, quality, and distribution"
Focus/Equipment: Cold Storage
Recipient: Spring Ledge Farm
"Building Resilience Through Expansion of Cold Storage Capacity to Strengthen Local and Regional Food Systems"
Focus/Equipment: Cold Storage
Recipient: Applecrest Farm
"UV-C Cider Purification System Initiative"
Focus/Equipment: UV Cider Purification
Recipient: Sunnycrest Farm
"Winemaking Infrastructure to Support Northeast Fruit Growers in Emerging Wine Region"
Focus/Equipment: Fruit Press
Recipient: NOK Vino
"Expanding NH's Wine Industry: Scaling Up Local Agriculture & Sustainable Processing Solutions"
Focus/Equipment: Fruit Press
Recipient: Alpine Garden Winery
