Respond & Adapt to Climate Change

FSNE policy brief
"A Just Transition in Agriculture and Soil Health for Regional Climate Resilience"
Issue Brief via Food Solutions New England
This issue brief is part of Food Solutions New England’s Campaign for Climate Resilience. The purpose of this campaign is to advocate for community-le... Learn More
NHPR
"Support for NH's small farms, disaster recovery at the center of farm bill listening session"
Article via NHPR
Rep. Annie Kuster held a listening session on Aug. 29, 2023 with advocates and officials on Tuesday ahead of the deadline to reauthorize the farm bill... Learn More
NHPR
"Climate change is threatening farms across New England. Here’s how farmers are responding."
Article via NHPR
Climate change is threatening farms across New England. Here’s how farmers are responding. Learn More
New Hampshire Bulletin
"Climate change is hurting NH farmers. Climate resiliency offers a path forward."
Article via the New Hampshire Bulletin
Climate change is hurting NH farmers. Climate resiliency offers a path forward. Learn More
freeze flood resources
2023 Freeze & Flood Resources and Surveys for Farmers
In response to both extreme weather events (late freeze and flooding) in Summer 2023, various agricultural support organizations across New Hampshire ... Learn More
NH Department of Agriculture Markets and Foods
"NH Conservation Districts Announce 2023 Climate Resilience Grant Program Awardees: Nearly $300,000 distributed to 37 farms in 2023!"
Blog Post via NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food
The 10 New Hampshire Conservation Districts announce nearly $300,000 in grants to thirty-seven awardees for the 2023 NH Conservation Districts Climate... Learn More
Cheshire County Conservation District
"Rural Development and REAP: Emphasizing the ‘US’ in USDA"
Blog post by Sarah Waring, USDA RD via Cheshire County Conservation District
Rural Development (RD) is not as well-known as some of the other USDA agencies, but we are the one that provides community- and economic-development s... Learn More
recycling, trash, compost can
"‘Front and center’ issue: What progress has the state’s Solid Waste Working Group made?"
Article via the New Hampshire Bulletin
A Department of Environmental Services official told an audience this week he expects the next few years will be a “watershed time” for solid waste wo... Learn More
pollinators and solar
Panels and Pollinators: Powering Tomorrow, Together
Article By Amy Manzelli, Esq. and Timothy Kopczynski, Esq. with BCM Environmental & Land Law
Bees have become an unofficial mascot for the environment. With “Save the Bees” coming into widespread use, people are looking beyond the stinger to a... Learn More
Soil Building practices
Top 5 Soil Building Practices on Sweet Beet Farm
Blog post via Kearsarge Food Hub
On Sweet Beet Farm, they are committed to soil building practices that have the power to restore balance to our ecosystems - and grow delicious, highl... Learn More