Agriculture and Farmers

The number of farms in the U.S. generally might be declining but farming has recently experienced a resurgence in New Hampshire. Farmers here are still faced with considerable challenges. Their businesses are profoundly impacted by state policies on farmland preservation, subsidies, and how 'agritourism' is defined. Learn more about these debates and see the latest action in the New Hampshire Statehouse around farming and agriculture.

Critical bills

HB 230 (2023)
Require Department of Agriculture to use electronic licensing system

HB 369 (2023)
Advise farms on energy systems

HB 1183 (2024)
Prohibit Chinese ownership of farmland

HB 1184 (2024)
Send funds to state Organic Certification Program

HB 1565 (2024)
Allow some pickled foods from homestead food operations

HB 1574 (2024)
Remove limits on sales of raw milk products

HB 1578 (2024)
Repeal organic certification program

HB 1618 (2024)
Require state to participate in federal organic certification program

HB 1678 (2024)
Establish farm to school incentive program

HB 1685 (2024)
Allow "artisan foods" without a license

SB 163 (2023)
Clarify some agritourism and farm stand laws

SB 348 (2024)
Emergency relief for farmers who suffered damaged crops in 2023

SB 494 (2024)
Establish Farmer Assistance for Natural Disasters Fund

SB 594 (2024) Allow some on-farm slaughter

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