Dairy
| Recommendation | Goal | Brief Topic | Type of Action |
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| Increase workforce development for dairy industry technical service providers Support policies that increase workforce development for technical service providers, such as veterinary student loan repayment programs for large…
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Local Food Economy | Dairy | Policy/Regulation |
| Develop a NH Dairy Association An association can develop and advocate for policy that supports the viability of the dairy industry.
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Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability | Dairy | Program creation, support, or expansion |
| Increase grant support and technical assistance capacity for dairy farmers and producers Support farmers in securing grants to fund energy efficiency projects, launch value-added production, new technology, milking centers, and utilizing…
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Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability | Dairy | Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding |
| Research the issue of dairy farm economic viability Support research that improves the economic viability of farms, such as research on alternative feed for dairy cattle.
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Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability | Dairy | Research/Study |
| Establish a tier-based pricing system for milk Establish a tier-based pricing system based on farm size, like Maine. All farms start the year at the same price point and graduate to a lower price…
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Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability | Dairy | Program creation, support, or expansion |
