Natural Resources & Climate

Recommendation Goal Brief Topic Type of Action
Increase funding for sustainable and organic agriculture research
Particularly increase research that prioritizes collaborative on-farm trials and research with farmers and is focused on practical applicability,…
Tag: Funders/Investors, Researchers, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, UNH Extension, State/NH
 Natural Resources & Climate Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Investment/Funding, Research/Study
Develop markets for organic and sustainable farmers and food businesses
Develop these markets by creating economic and regulatory incentives and marketing campaigns, including: Offering a tax credit for retailers who…
Tag: Legislators, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Schools or Institutions, State/NH
 Engagement & Education, Natural Resources & Climate, Nutrition & Access Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
Fund technical assistance and training for organic and sustainable production techniques
Through a competitive proposal process, fund comprehensive technical assistance and training programs for organic and sustainable production…
Tag: Funders/Investors, Technical Assistance Providers, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH
 Natural Resources & Climate Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Invest $2 million to subsidize the cost of testing soil samples
Funding the subsidization of soil testing could include microbial residue and PFAS and expand the testing capability of the University of New…
Tag: Funders/Investors, UNH Extension, State Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH
 Natural Resources & Climate Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Allocate $5 million annually to grants for farmers using or transitioning to sustainable practices
Allocate $5 million annually, including seeking matching private investments, to a state-funded grant program that provides up to $250,000 to farmers…
Tag: Funders/Investors, State Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH
 Equity & Justice, Natural Resources & Climate Production Techniques for Sustainable Ecosystems Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
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…
Tag: Funders/Investors, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Technical Assistance Providers, Nonprofits, State/NH
 Natural Resources & Climate 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…
Tag: Researchers, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Technical Assistance Providers, UNH Extension, State/NH
 Local Food Economy, Natural Resources & Climate 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.
Tag: UNH Extension, Technical Assistance Providers, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Funders/Investors, State/NH
 Natural Resources & Climate 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…
Tag: Funders/Investors, Local/Regional Government Agencies, State Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH
 Natural Resources & Climate Climate Resilience & Disaster Relief Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Conduct research to demonstrate the investment value of the food system
Unlock public and private financing and investment by supporting research that details the state and value of the New Hampshire food system through…
Tag: Researchers, Funders/Investors, State/NH
 Local Food Economy, Natural Resources & Climate, Nutrition & Access Access to Capital Investment/Funding, Research/Study