Advancing Markets for Producers Grant Initiative
Through a new partnership between NOFA-NH and PASA Sustainable Agriculture, New Hampshire farms can now access two funding streams in one place — conservation practice implementation and business development — with a simplified application and hands-on technical support.
Conservation Practices: $50,000
Implement NRCS practices like cover cropping, fencing, high tunnels, and water systems.
Business Development: $15,000
Marketing, food safety, wash & pack, and cold storage projects to reach new customers.
✓No existing EQIP or CSP contract required
✓ FSA number required
✓ No cost-share on conservation funding
✓ FSA-registered land, active conservation practice, 2+ commodities
Example Conservation Practices
Soil & Cover
Cover crop, crop rotation, soil carbon amendment
Agroforestry
Alley cropping, forest farming, silvopasture, windbreaks
Water & Irrigation
Micro-irrigation, watering facility, water catchment
High Tunnels & Structures
High tunnel systems, access control, trails & walkways
Fencing & Grazing
Fence, livestock pipeline, prescribed grazing
Energy Efficiency
Farmstead energy improvement, efficient lighting
These are examples — if your desired practice isn't listed, reach out and let us know. A full list of eligible NRCS practices is available on request. Apply below.
Example Business Development Projects
Brand & Marketing
Logos, packaging design, website, signage
Food Safety
Certification fees, safety plans, operations manuals
Cooling & Storage
Coolbots, chest freezers, storage racks
These are examples — if your project isn't listed, reach out and let us know. A full list of eligible NRCS practices is available on request. Apply below.
Learn how to to Apply from NH
How It Works
Apply Below
1
Complete a short intake survey to determine eligibility. Apply below.
Scope Your Plan
2
PASA will work with you to build a project plan, budget, and contract.
Implement & Get Paid
3
Sign your contract to begin funding — a final portion follows verification.
New applicants: a technical assistance provider will reach out starting winter 2026 on a rolling basis — timing varies by state and region