Granite State Graziers

Get Application Ready: Equipment Grant Program Information Session (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 21st at 10AM

Are you considering applying for the Equipment Grant Program to purchase equipment that would help your farm or food business work collaboratively with others? 

Join Assistant Commissioner Josh Marshall of the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food for an informational session about the Equipment Grant Program geared towards farmers and food businesses interested in applying. Assistant Commissioner Marshall will provide an overview of the grant, share examples of strong project proposals, and answer questions.

Click the link below for more information and to register:

https://www.nhfoodalliance.org/blog/2025/01/get-application-ready-equipment-grant-program-information-session


Farmer to Farmer Networking

Thursday, January 23rd from 4-7pm

Join us for our first event of 2025, farmer to farmer networking! 

We want to use this time to talk about your 2024 season, bounce ideas, goal setting, and more! 

This is an in-person event at the NH Audubon in Concord, NH with food provided. Tickets are $5.00.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farmer-to-farmer-networking-tickets-1119667157609?aff=oddtdtcreator


Virtual Genetics Conversation

Thursday, Febraury 6th from 4-7pm

Join Granite State Graziers as we talk with John Smith of Wandering Brook Farm about his journey into why South Poll cattle are well suited for the Northeast. We will also talk with his partner, Dr. Bruce Shanks, about why genetics are so important and how to choose them for your grass based farm. 

You can learn more about Dr. Bruce Shanks by clicking HERE

This event is FREE but we do ask you to register using the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1119695953739?aff=oddtdtcreator


NOFA-NH's 23rd Annual Winter Conference 

February 8, 2025

Southern New Hampshire University 

Join NOFA-NH at their 23rd annual winter conference "Sowing Hope, Cultivating Joy". This event is geared towards farmers, gardeners, food system professionals, and organic advocates. Throughout the day, there will be various workshops, discussions, and a chance to connect with fellow organic enthusiasts. 

Conference details are still being developed, so keep an eye on the NOFA-NH website and their social pages for more information.

https://www.nofanh.org/nofawinterconference


Grazing School

Thursday, March 20th and Friday, March 21st

Both days from 10AM - 3PM

We are excited to announce we are hosting another grazing school! This event will be similar to those run in 2024 and will cover grazing plans, the importance of record keeping, intensive grazing, and more! 

Register using the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grazing-school-tickets-1214776291589?aff=oddtdtcreator


America's Grasslands Conference

June 24-26 2025 in Kearney, Nebraska

Save the date for the biennial America's Grasslands Conference held in Nebraska!

The 2025 America’s Grasslands Conference: Grasslands Across Generations co-hosted by National Wildlife Federation, Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition, and The University of Nebraska- Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources will be held June 24-26,2025 in Kearney, Nebraska. The conference serves to connect producers, researchers, educators, conservationists, and other stakeholders through three days of talks, discussion sessions, field trips and more.

Apply for a scholarship using the link below:

https://www.nwf.org/grasslandsconference