Policy/Regulation

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…
Not Started Craft Beverages Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
Allocate state budget funding for seafood industry infrastructure
Allocate appropriate funding in the state budget to maintain existing and build new infrastructure for the fishing and aquaculture sectors (e.g.,…
Not Started Seafood Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
Advocate for a seat on the Pease Development Authority (PDA) board
Advocate for a governor-appointed board seat for a seafood industry member to represent coastal/ocean uses in New Hampshire on the PDA board.
Not Started Seafood 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…
Not Started Seafood Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
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…
Not Started Dairy Policy/Regulation
Incorporate agricultural preservation into the Master Planning Process
Add “Agriculture & Food Production” as a section on the list of optional sections in the Master Plan statute (RSA 674:2) and encourage Master…
Not Started Land Use Planning Policy/Regulation
Address PFAS issues as public health priorities
Prioritizing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a public health issue includes developing PFAS testing, research, standards, and…
Not Started Soil & Water Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation, Research/Study