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Granite State Graziers supports New Hampshire residents raising livestock and seeking to implement pasture management systems that improve soil health and water quality. We act as a clearinghouse for information; conducting educational programs and events, and providing online resources.
We are a part of the New England Grazing Network (NEGN), a collective of businesses and organizations working toward the shared goal of bringing regenerative grazing resources to the Northeast. For more information, please visit https://www.negrazingnetwork.com/.
Climate Resiliance Grant
The 10 NH Conservation Districts are excited to announce an opportunity to improve your farm's resilience through a climate adaptation or mitigation project! We encourage you to apply for the fourth round of the New Hampshire Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant.
Funds are available for projects that mitigate the impact of agriculture on climate change and enhance the on-farm adaptations to projected climate conditions. Preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate strong potential in mitigation and adaptation. View a recording of our informational session here!
Applications are due on February 1, 2025!
Interested applicants can contact their conservation district for more information: https://www.
The Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund program, in partnership with the Cheshire County Conservation District, is now accepting applications from local farmers. Currently, in its ninth year, the fund has supported twenty-five farms in the Monadnock Region
The Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund's mission is to support local farmers in increasing sustainable food production and wholesale sales to contribute to a thriving local farm economy. This grant supports several of the co-op's goals, including building a healthy, sustainable food system, supporting local farmers and producers, and contributing to a strong, sustainable, and improving local economy.
Applications are due February 1, 2025!
More information and apply here: https://www.
Equipment Only Grants
Apply through the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
Smaller simplified equipment-only grants offer a simplified application to fund smaller grants between $10,000 and $100,000 for equipment purchases. The Simplified Equipment-Only option is a Fixed Price Grant, meaning it will fund only equipment purchases (and not associated facility upgrades, staffing, or other costs), and the amount awarded will be equal to the cost of the equipment up to $100,000. No match is required for this grant type.
Click the link below for more information:
https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/divisions/agricultural-development/grant-program.htm
The Farmer Mental Health Campaign
NOFA-NH has created a support system for NH farmers to combat the stigma associated with mental health challenges. The Farmer Mental Health Campaign provides a comprehensive list of resources for farmers in search of mental health services, which can be found here: https://www.nofanh.org/farmermentalhealth
You do not need to struggle alone.
NH Food Alliance
NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan
NH Food Alliance is a statewide network connecting people, business, organizations, and communities dedicated to growing a thriving, fair, and sustaniable local food system in NH.
This fall, Granite Staters are encouraged to participate in the public comment period the product, makret, and issue briefs at the core of the NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan. This plan is intended to align the food community, streamline collective efforts to obtain funding, pass policies, develop programs, invest in infrastructure, and build networks.
To learn more about the "what" and "how", click here. The learn about the team at the center of these efforts, click here.
To provide feedback, click here.