Program creation, support, or expansion

Recommendation Goal Brief Topic Type of Action
Launch a student program to provide marketing support for food producers
Launch a program at the University of New Hampshire that leverages student energy and existing programs (e.g., Voice Z Digital) to provide marketing…
Engagement & Education, Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Direct-to-Consumer & Consumer Education Program creation, support, or expansion
Increase UNH Extension capacity to help producers enhance their marketing strategies
Increase capacity for direct technical assistance at UNH Extension to help producers enhance their digital presence and adapt to evolving consumer…
Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Direct-to-Consumer & Consumer Education Program creation, support, or expansion
Establish a coordinated statewide local food promotion program
Establish a coordinated statewide promotion program through an expansion of the work and infrastructure of NH Eats Local Month. This will include:…
Engagement & Education, Equity & Justice Direct-to-Consumer & Consumer Education Program creation, support, or expansion, Coordination/Network development or support, Investment/Funding, Research/Study
Increase support and UNH Extension capacity from the University of New Hampshire
Two specific areas of support for farmers from the university are: Reinstating the Fruit and Vegetable Extension State Specialist position at UNH…
Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability, Local Food Economy Fruits & Vegetables Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Decrease barriers to hiring on-farm help
Reducing barriers to hiring on-farm help could be achieved in the following ways: Collaborate with local governments to support zoning changes to…
Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability, Local Food Economy Fruits & Vegetables Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation
Create an agritourism-focused university position to serve both current and future operators
Fund and hire one full-time equivalent (FTE) agritourism-focused teaching and research position. This could be a joint appointment within the…
Engagement & Education, Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Agritourism Program creation, support, or expansion, Investment/Funding
Increase the marketing of agritourism to locals
Resident patronage of agritourism helps businesses position themselves as community assets, improving resilience to seasonal visitation fluctuations…
Engagement & Education, Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Agritourism Resource/tool creation, support or expansion, Program creation, support, or expansion
Increase support for business planning and evaluation of agritourism activities
Organizations, such as the NH Farm Bureau, UNH Extension, and the Small Business Development Center, can work to expand business assistance resources…
Engagement & Education, Equity & Justice, Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Agritourism Program creation, support, or expansion, Research/Study
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…
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…
Engagement & Education, Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Craft Beverages Program creation, support, or expansion, Policy/Regulation