NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food

Recommendation Status Brief Topic Type of Action
Develop a clear labeling program for New Hampshire craft beverages
The labelling program should offer both a “NH Crafted” signifier and a “NH Grown and Crafted” signifier for those growing or sourcing a minimum…
Goals & Tags: State/NH, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, State Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Nonprofits, (goal) Engagement and Education, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Craft Beverages Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
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…
Goals & Tags: State/NH, State Agencies, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, (goal) Farm, Fish, and Food Business Viability, (goal) Local Food Economy
 Not Started Dairy Program creation, support, or expansion
Encourage farmers to adopt soil health-focused practices
Soil-health focused practices include no- or reduced-tillage, cover cropping, composting, on-site composting, and others. Farmers who adopt these…
Goals & Tags: Technical Assistance Providers, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State Agencies, State/NH, Local/Regional Government Agencies, (goal) Natural Resources and Climate
 Not Started Soil & Water Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Establish a voluntary statewide soil monitoring program
A voluntary statewide soil monitoring program would provide data on soil health conditions. This program could be run as a partnership between UNH…
Goals & Tags: NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, State Agencies, State/NH, UNH Extension, (goal) Natural Resources and Climate
 Not Started Soil & Water Program creation, support, or expansion