In March 2024, the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food accepted proposals for the USDA's Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program's Infrastructure grants. The grant intended to benefit New Hampshire farms and food businesses who wanted to expand capacity for the processing, aggregation, and distribution of agricultural products. Five projects were awarded by the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food and are awaiting approval by the USDA. Applicants and project titles are listed below.
"Strengthening NH’s Food System by Expanding Access to Increased Manufacturing Capacity and Food Safety Training"
submitted by Genuine Eat Local, Laconia
"Middle-of-the-Supply-Chain Infrastructure Improvements that Expand Fresh Start Food Hub Sales"
submitted by the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success, Manchester
"Expanding Markets Through Taproot North Country Food Hub Operations Project"
submitted by Taproot Farm & Environmental Center, Lancaster
"North Country Produce Storage and Value-Added Processing Facility"
submitted by Tellman Hill Farm, Whitefield
"Shared Commercial Kitchen at Tuckaway Food Commons Benefiting Seacoast Growers and Producers"
submitted by Westwick Farming, Lee
