NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food

Recommendation Goal Brief Topic Type of Action
Increase state support for the NH Maple Producers Association
This support, in addition to grant opportunities, would increase promotion of Maple Month in March, linking maple syrup to promotion of the foliage…
Tag: State Agencies, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, Funders/Investors, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH
 Engagement & Education, Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Syrup Investment/Funding
Launch a state-run Large Animal Veterinarian Bridge Program
The program will address gaps and demonstrate demand for a large animal veterinarian practice in New Hampshire. The program could host a veterinarian…
Tag: State Agencies, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State/NH
 Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability, Local Food Economy Meat & Eggs Program creation, support, or expansion
Expand capacity for meat slaughter and processing
Expanding capacity for meat slaughter and processing can be achieved in one or more of the following ways: Invest in the construction of a USDA-…
Tag: State Agencies, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, Legislators, Federal Agencies, State/NH
 Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Meat & Eggs Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
Pass a policy to support a permanent local food procurement reimbursement program for schools
Pass a policy to support a permanent version of the Local Food for Local Schools Purchasing Incentive Pilot Program through the NH Department of…
Tag: Legislators, State Agencies, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, Schools or Institutions, State/NH
 Nutrition & Access Food System Literacy, Childhood and School-Age Children Policy/Regulation
Highlight “NH Grown and Crafted” beverage producers to drive tourism
Drive tourism with a “Live Free” campaign to attract “adventurers” visiting our state by highlighting “NH Grown and Crafted” beverage producers, the…
Tag: State/NH, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, State Agencies, Nonprofits
 Engagement & Education Craft Beverages Program creation, support, or expansion
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…
Tag: State/NH, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, State Agencies, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, Nonprofits
 Engagement & Education, Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Craft Beverages Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
Appoint and fund a seafood industry liaison in the state government
Appoint and fund a seafood industry liaison position or program within a state government agency. This liaison would help fishermen and seafood…
Tag: State/NH, Legislators, State Agencies, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
 Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Seafood 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…
Tag: State/NH, State Agencies, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, Legislators
 Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Dairy Program creation, support, or expansion
Provide grant assistance to producers improving production capacity
Provide grant assistance to support producers in their efforts to improve production capacity through new equipment and technologies, facilities and…
Tag: Farm, Fish, or Food Business, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, State Agencies, Technical Assistance Providers, Funders/Investors, State/NH
 Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability, Natural Resources & Climate Animal Feed Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
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…
Tag: Technical Assistance Providers, NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, Funders/Investors, Farm, Fish, or Food Business, State Agencies, State/NH, Local/Regional Government Agencies
 Natural Resources & Climate Soil & Water Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding