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Farming in the Climate Crisis
with Alissa White (UVM), Daniel Prial (NCAT Northeast), & Nancy LaRowe (Vital Communities) Farmers have long been the ultimate adaptation specialists required to quickly react to weather market fluctuations. Today they are on the front line of climate crisis and are using their creativity and innovation to adapt to the impacts of a warming planet. Learn about the practices farmers are implementing today and what is on the horizon. |
Certified B Corps: Building A Sustainable & Inclusive Economy
with Fiona Wilson (UNH Sustainability Institute), Dan Clapp (Revision Energy), & Kathleen Menegozzi (Jack's Pizza) Now numbering over 3,300, including many in the food industry such as King Arthur Flour, Pete & Gerry's, Ben & Jerry's Vermont Creamery, Stonyfield Organic, MegaFood and Cabot Creamery, certified B Corps are new kind of business that balances purpose and profit Legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment, B Corps are driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Learn from Certified B Corps in NH about the process and benefits of certification. |
Be Part of the Harvest: Dig in to the Farm to School Network!
with Stacey Purslow (NH Farm to School) Did you know NH has an emerging state-wide farm to school network? In this session network partners will present the network, its structure and work group projects. Your participation will inform development of regional farm to school networks in NH and how they can support you and your work whether you are a farmer, teacher, food service director, support organization or agency. All are welcome! |
The State of SNAP Incentives in New Hampshire
with Liz Alpern (Fair Food Network) This session will provide a comprehensive update on SNAP Incentive programs in New Hampshire: Granite State Market Match (at farmers' markets) and Double Up Food Bucks (in grocery stores). We'll discuss the increasing partnership between the two programs, future plans for program expansion and we'll dialogue about SNAP Incentives in the national context. We'll also touch on the relationship between these programs and local farmers. Most importantly, the session will provide a forum for interested folks to get involved and get active in the effort to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for Granite Staters. |
Using the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge to Address Oppression in the Food System and Beyond
with Karen Spiller (KAS Consulting and Food Solutions New England) This workshop is designed to provide a brief overview of the indicators of oppression in the food system, and then consider the ways in which the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge can be used to build knowledge, skill, and will to begin to replace patterns of oppression with practices of equity. We will create a space together to explore the possibilities when we move toward greater food and environmental justice for all. |
Composting in NH and Opportunities to Do More
with Paige Wilson (Lakes Region Planning Commission) & Joan Cudworth (Hollis, NH Transfer Station) This workshop will outline what's happening in New Hampshire with composting at the residential and commercial scale. Information will include examples of local community composting programs, a summary of our state regulations, and an overview of one communities approach to manage food waste at the municipal level. Presenters will also highlight opportunities to increase composting capabilities, for the purpose of building sustainable, closed-loop systems. |
Challenging the Grantmaking Process to Build a Truly Equitable Funding Structure
with Julia Dundorf (New England Grassroots Environment Fund) The Grassroots Fund is a 24 year old grassroots funder of small grants for community-based environmental projects as well as a convener of grassroots leaders across New England. Over the past several years the organization has worked to challenge itself, its grantees and partners around a set of Guiding Practices, steeped in equity, justice and addressing dominant culture dynamics. A foundational facet of this work has focused on participatory processes that seek to shift power and create spaces for equitable participation that has transformed the organization’s grantmaking, convenings and overall organizational culture. Participants (relevant for non-funders) will leave with a greater understanding of the urgency, processes and applications for their own work learned through these transformative practices that transcend sectors. |
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Going Beyond Conservation Easements: How Can We Ensure the Future Viability of Farms?
with Ian McSweeney (Agrarian Trust) & Amanda Littleton (Cheshire County Conservation District) Farmland conservation easements are an important tool to protect good agricultural soils from being extracted from and/or developed on, ensuring availability for the next generation of farmers. They are only one piece of the puzzle, as farming takes more than soil. During this interactive session we will explore the importance of working with farmers on business viability planning and land stewardship to ensure farmers have the tools they need for success now and into the future. |
Advocacy 101
with Jess Wojenski (New Futures) Do you know how to effectively advocate for policies that support food systems in our state? Join us for an introduction to advocating in NH! Learn about NH’s unique state legislature and why your voice is needed to make change, along with best practices for specific advocacy skills such as testifying at a public hearing and calling a legislator. Leave feeling more empowered to get involved in making sure our state implements policies that support our food systems! |
Indigenous Iconography in Advertising
with Denise & Paul Pouliot (Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People) The history and misappropriate use of Indigenous Iconography that created mascots, organizational names, and product advertising. Specific focus will be related to the sexualization and inappropriate use of images of Indigenous women, and men, to advertise food and related products that have no contextual relationship to Indigenous Peoples. |
NH Fisheries in the Face of Climate Change
with Gabby Bradt (NH Sea Grant) For the last decade, New Hampshire Fisheries have faced a near constant barrage of change from many fronts including fisheries management, policy, regulations, fleet consolidation, ‘greying of the fleet’ and climate change. The Gulf of Maine is warming at a rapid rate causing unforeseen environmental and economic consequences that NH fishermen and the industry have to adapt to. Some of these changes include changes in catch composition, decline of juveniles of certain economically important species, decline of important forage and bait species populations and changes in timing of when different species appear in our waters (e.g., marine mammals) and their condition. We will explore how these climate induced changes are affecting NH fisheries, what some of the possible solutions are and what opportunities are available to help our fishing industry remain viable and resilient in the face of these challenges. |
Narrative & Strategies for Effective Food & Climate Communications
with Lisa Fernandes (Food Solutions New England) In this session, we will review some of the pivotal narrative and framing fundamentals for effectively communications before diving into key guidance on how to talk about climate issues (especially as they relate to food and agriculture) with your various audiences. We will work through the difference between messages that alienate people vs. calls-to-action that create an opening for durable behavior change. We will also break down the primary elements of your next communications or outreach effort with which you can test some of the things you learn in this workshop. |
Building Up a Gleaning System in New Hampshire
with Deb Anthony (Gather) NH Gleans is a network of organizations working to increase the availability of fresh and local produce that is distributed to and through New Hampshire food pantries, soup kitchens, community suppers and schools. In 2018 more than 200,000 pounds of fresh food was rescued. Join us to learn about Best Practices and lessons learned from our experience working with farmers, transportation and storage, and fundraising for gleaning. |
Before Fundraising: Building a Financial Strategy Around Impact
with Hilary Robbins (Hilary Robbins Consulting) Considering a campaign or looking to strengthen your plan for fiscal sustainability? In this session we will talk about the importance of developing a sound financial strategy to optimize your mission and vision impact. As part of our session we will review the components of a sound financial strategy and discuss how to optimally align your organizational resources with your mission and vision to achieve your desired impact. |
Building Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in the New Hampshire Food System
with Stephanie Aubert (Grow Nashua) & Nancy Serrell (Writer & Sustainability Consultant), moderated by Tom Kelly (UNH Sustainability Institute) Changing climate patterns over the past few decades have resulted in a cascade of impacts to the New Hampshire food system. Improving farm, fish, and food enterprise viability in New Hampshire in a changing environment will require a dynamic response. Developing new policies is one way to address current and future impacts. A climate group has been working to develop both legislative and non-legislative policy recommendations for centering climate change in our food systems work. Join us to learn more and get involved with planning advocacy efforts and shaping new policy. |
Milk with Dignity Expansion! Farmworkers Call on Hannaford Supermarkets Across the Northeast
with Migrant Justice Since Ben and Jerrys' became the first company to sign onto the Milk with Dignity Program in 2017, farmworkers have seen ground breaking improvements in human rights issues on dairy farms across the state. This program also supports farmers by securing a milk premium from big dairy-buying companies which goes directly to farmers and farmworkers. In the fall of 2019 farmworkers announced plans to expand the program to another regional dairy-buyer, the Hannaford supermarket! Join us to learn more about Milk with Dignity and the Hannaford Campaign. |
Digging into New Hampshire Land Use Policy
with Cara Cargill (Land for Good) & Amanda Littleton (Cheshire County Conservation District) Policy is an important tool in the effort to improve the viability of NH Farms. The NHFA Land Resources Action Team is seeking your input and involvement to shape the future of NH farmland policy. We will discuss topics of land access, soil stewardship, current use, and more. Technical service providers and stakeholders in the conservation and farm viability fields have provided input on creating a matrix which addresses policy feasibility, complexity, and strategy. Join us to learn more and get involved with planning advocacy efforts and shaping new policy. |
Leveraging Health Care to Address Hunger, Improve Nutrition, and Support Local Farms
with Catherine Bardier (New London Hospital), Chelsey Canavan (Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center), and Tim Soucy (Catholic Medical Center) This breakout session will highlight how hospitals are helping to provide access to locally produced fruits and vegetables for communities in need. Learn more about the Willing Hands—Dartmouth-Hitchcock Farmacy Garden and the Fruit & Vegetable RX Program (FVRx) program at New London Hospital. |
Advancing Policy Change to Support Nutrition Incentives in NH
with Erin Hardie Hale (NH Food Alliance) & Liz Alpern (Fair Food Network) By supporting and expanding existing nutrition incentive programs in NH through new policies, funding streams, and collaborative efforts, we can improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations and strengthen markets for NH grown food. Join us to review the NHFA policy brief "Nutrition Incentives: A Win-Win-Win for families, farms, and communities in NH" and make a plan to grow our coalition and advance policy change in the Granite State. |
Before Fundraising: Building a Financial Strategy Around Impact
with Hilary Robbins (Hilary Robbins Consulting) Considering a campaign or looking to strengthen your plan for fiscal sustainability? In this session we will talk about the importance of developing a sound financial strategy to optimize your mission and vision impact. As part of our session we will review the components of a sound financial strategy and discuss how to optimally align your organizational resources with your mission and vision to achieve your desired impact. |