NOFA-NH volunteers participated in a May Day rally
NOFA-NH volunteers participated in a May Day International Workers Day rally earlier this month to advocate for immigrant farm workers, fair labor practices, equitable policies, and inclusive communities that uphold the dignity and rights of all workers, regardless of their origin.
Farming Organizations Join National Lawsuit
The Northeast Organic Farming Association Interstate Council (NOFA IC) joined a broad lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration’s unlawful reorganization of the federal government. The lawsuit was filed on April 28 by a multi-sector coalition that includes nationwide labor organizations, cities and counties, and vital non-profit groups.
New Hampshire Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan
At NOFA-NH, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change. That’s why we’re proud to have played a role in the development of the New Hampshire Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan; a bold, actionable roadmap created to support the viability of our farm, fish, and food businesses while centering equity across the entire food system.
This plan isn’t just a document; it’s a dynamic tool designed to streamline our collective efforts—whether that’s securing funding, influencing policy, building infrastructure, or strengthening networks. It gives all of us farmers, nonprofit leaders, policy advocates, and community members a shared framework and direction.
Local Food for Local Schools Bill
We are so pleased to share that HB 1678, the Local Food for Local Schools Reimbursement Pilot Program bill, was signed into law by Governor Sununu on Friday, July 12, 2024. Applications for schools to participate in the program will be available later this Fall 2024.
Farm to School programming isn't just great for kids — it benefits farmers and communities too! Implementing farm to school activities teaches healthy eating habits, improves food security, and increases engagement from students, parents, educators, and the community. It also has an impact on economic development, reduces food waste, and contributes to a more sustainable food system.
Farm Bill
The Seven Northeast Organic Farming Association chapters have come together to identify our region's greatest farming and food system needs and policies that can address them. As the farm bill process unfolds, we will continue to collaborate and offer opportunities for you to inform and join in on our advocacy campaign.
At this moment of multiple crises in our world - climate, insurgent white supremacy, inequality, pandemics, conflicts both military and political - we believe that there is an urgent need for a Farm Bill that is transformative, that will set in motion the transition from a system of farming and food that exploits land, people and livestock and is guided by profit and competition. These principles came together with input gathered during spring and summer 2022 farm bill listening sessions hosted by NOFA chapters and through careful evaluation of campaigns being developed by organizations that share our values and priorities. NOFA has identified six priority policies we would like to see included in the next farm bill.