Climate Resilience & Disaster Relief

Recommendation Status Brief Topic Type of Action
Engage all farmers to create inclusive disaster response policies
Small-scale, minority, and marginalized farmers should be sought out and included in the development of disaster response policies to ensure their…
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State Agencies, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Equity and Justice
 Not Started Climate Resilience & Disaster Relief Policy/Regulation
Better coordinate the state’s response and communication in a disaster event
Coordination can occur in the following ways or areas: Expand opportunities for learning and practicing disaster preparedness skills in schools, 4-H…
Goals & Tags: State Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools or Institutions, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Technical Assistance Providers, Communities/Consumers, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Natural Resources and Climate
 In Progress Climate Resilience & Disaster Relief Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support
Provide grant assistance for farmers to secure funding for climate resilience
Fund staffing positions to assist farmers in developing climate resilience plans, identifying resources, and securing funding. Craft a uniform…
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Technical Assistance Providers, Nonprofits, State/NH, (goal) Natural Resources and Climate, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability
 Not Started Climate Resilience & Disaster Relief Resource/tool creation, support or expansion, Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Perform multi-area research on climate impacts to support farmers in adaptation
Research climate impacts on water, soil, pests, animal management, the effects of heat on human health, and applied climate research on farming…
Goals & Tags: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Technical Assistance Providers, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Natural Resources and Climate
 Not Started Climate Resilience & Disaster Relief Program creation, support, or expansion, Research/Study
Dedicate funds for UNH to provide water, soil, and pest testing services and technical assistance.
Goals & Tags: UNH Extension, Technical Assistance Providers, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Natural Resources and Climate
 Not Started Climate Resilience & Disaster Relief Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Secure permanent funding for the NH Conservation Districts’ Climate Resilience Grant program
Funding for the Climate Resilience Grant program, which provides farmers with grants to invest in climate mitigation and adaptation strategies on…
Goals & Tags: Local/Regional Government Agencies, State Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Natural Resources and Climate
 Not Started Climate Resilience & Disaster Relief Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding