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That means that ag policy decisions, ag community, and agricultural advocacy in your county (and in NH) begins with YOU!!!

It is Annual Meeting Season and YOUR voice matters!!

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• Sept 22 Birding on the Farm
• Sept 22 Sullivan County Annual Meeting
• Sept 24 Landscape After Hours
• Sept 26 Sullivan County Farm Tour
• Oct 1 NH Forest Markets Update
• Oct 7 Coos County Annual Meeting
• Oct 6 Field to Market
• Oct 8 Strafford County Annual Meeting
• Oct 12 Cheshire County Annual Meeting
• Oct 8 Coffee & Conversation: NRCS
• Oct 15 Understanding H-2A Labor Law
• Oct 15 Carroll County Annual Meeting
• Oct 16 Belknap County Annual meeting
• Oct 20 Cut Flower Growers' Conference
• Nov 12-14 Tri-State Annual Meeting
• Newsworthy Announcements & Helpful Resources.

Be sure to download all the pictures for complete list of activities & info!

SHOP NH's Producers & Farm Classifieds! Click on the tiles below..

Coffee & Conversation RETURNS with a NEW season of fascinating speakers!

Join us for coffee, conversation, and farmer-to-farmer connections!!

Upcoming Dates:

October 8--NRCS

November 5--Agroforestry

December 10--Holiday Open House

It is ANNUAL MEETING Season and YOUR voice matters!!

Check out the county schedule and be sure to contact the office if you don't know who your county president is. 603.224.0334

County Annual Meeting Dates - Support your agriculture. Attend your county's annual meeting!

• Belknap County: Friday, October 16 at Prescott Farm at 6:00 p.m.
• Carroll County: Thursday, October 15, at the Sand Trap Restaurant at Kingswood Golf Club in Wolfeboro, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
• Cheshire County: Monday, October 12, at The Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
• Coos County: October 7th. We will be having a turkey dinner at the Whitefield Inn starting with a social time at 5:30. The cost is $35.00 for farm bureau members and $55.00 for non-members. RSVP is needed by September 27 for a definite count. Call 603-788-3455 or call/text 603-915-6915.
• Grafton County: Wednesday, September 16, at Hatchland Farms Wicked Good Dairy Delites Store in North Haverhill, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Mark Prescott, State Veterinarian
• Hillsborough County: Date to be determined
• Merrimack County: Wednesday, October 21, at Dell-Lea in Chichester. Prime rib dinner at 6:00 p.m. Entertainment: Rebecca Rule, storyteller, MCFB Registration LINK
• Rockingham County: Tuesday, October 20, at J&F Farms. Social hour at 6:00 with the business meeting and dinner at 7:00.
• Strafford County: Thursday, October 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Jeremiah Smith Grange Hall in Lee. Dinner by the Ladies of the Grange. Entertainment: Mark Stevens, “Barnyard Tales”
• Sullivan County: Tuesday, September 22, at The Common Man Restaurant in Claremont, beginning at 5:30 p.m., featuring NH Fish & Game Conservation Officers

Don't Miss Out On Fair Season!!!

September18-October 4 THE BIG E

September 17-20 & 24-27 Granite State Fair www.granitestatefair.com

October 1-4 Deerfield Fair www.deerfieldfair.com

October 10-12 Sandwich Fair www.thesandwichfair.com

Birding on the Farm: The Putney School

When: Tuesday, September 22nd, 7:00AM-9:00AM

Where: Cow Barn (near Putney School), 6 Putney School Rd, Putney, VT 05346

Join us for an exciting opportunity to bird on farms throughout our region! Learn new skills and about wildlife conservation on the farm!

We will meet and park at the Cow Barn, 6 Putney School Rd. Putney VT. It is right off of Houghton Brook Rd and easy to see. Map is included below!

Participants will learn about farm habitat dynamics for birds, habitat management, wildlife conservation on the farm, farm conservation easements and their importance in supporting local agriculture and wildlife, as well as species identification from experienced bird guides.

·    This workshop series is open to birders and enthusiasts of all skill levels!

·    Participants should bring binoculars with them (extras may be available), and weather appropriate dress and boots.

·    Walking: Please note that we will take stops for discussion and observation.

·    Signs will direct to parking areas.

Presented by Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District (Windham NRCD), Southeastern Vermont Audubon, Monadnock Outdoors, and the Monadnock Bird and Nature Club!

 Cost: Free. Registration is required.

Landscape After Hours: September 24  

About: UNH Campus Tree Tour

When: September 24, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM 

Where: Durham, NH

Cost: Free, but RSVP required.

Co-hosted by UNH Extension and the NH Landscape Association.

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) campus in Durham is home to dozens of diverse, historic tree species, including several state champion trees like a 37-foot Kentucky coffee tree, a 76-foot overcup oak near Thompson Hall, a famous Ginkgo tree at James Hall, and a chestnut research orchard at Kingman Farm.

UNH Extension forester and arborist, Lindsay Watkins, and Chadd Hippensteel from UNH Grounds will lead this tour of favorite campus trees with a focus on the stresses and threats to the campus tree canopy.

If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Amy Papineau at amy.papineau@unh.edu or (603) 862-7143 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge. Please reach out to Amy with any questions. 

Sullivan County Farm Day

September 26, 2026 | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Participating Sullivan County farms and gardens are offering an open house at their locations throughout the county. You will be able to meet animals, taste local foods, do make-and-take crafts, take a hay ride, watch demonstrations, tour various operations and enjoy other farm specific activities. The event is free and open to all; some farms offer items for purchase as well. Visit one, several, or all locations and participate in the optional Passport program for a chance to win a prize basket filled to the brim with local farm products!

Sullivan County Farm Day Locations

October 1 | 5:00-6:30

NH Forest Markets Update-online

Join us online for a market update round-table with experts representing a range of New Hampshire forest products markets. We will hear their market observations and

expectations.

Credits: 1.5 SAF CFEs

October 6 - From Field to Market: Safe Handling to Flood Mitigation Strategies

Join UNH Extension’s Beginning Farmer and Food Safety programs at Barker's Farm for an interactive field workshop exploring how farm resilience, food safety, and efficient post-harvest handling work together to support a successful farm operation.

2026 Cut Flower Growers’ Conference

October 20, 2026 | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Puritan Conference Center

Manchester, NH 

Cost: $75, including lunch and morning refreshments 

Designed for current commercial cut flower growers of all levels, the conference will feature practical production and business education including interactive demonstrations, grower panels and discussions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other flower farmers.

Last year’s conference filled quickly, so growers are encouraged to register early!

Registration is open!

Does your business have ties agriculture or a connection to NH's rural landscape?

Check out our upcoming magazine themes to see where your business can shine!

• Fall- Whinny & Wine--showcasing the amazing equine and wine industries in NH.
• Winter- Farming on the Fringe--stretching our traditional idea of farming.
• Spring- What "Cents" Does It Make -- the cost of farming and how to make a go of it.

Call the office at 603.224.1934 or check out tinyurl.com/NHFB-Ads to find out more.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Read the Farm Bureau INTEL Article HERE

The Farm Economy Has Changed Since 2018 

• The farm economy has changed significantly in the eight years since the 2018 farm bill was written.
• Farm production expenses have risen sharply, with higher interest rates increasing the cost of financing operations and capital purchases such as equipment and farmland.
• Farm debt continues to climb as producers finance increasingly expensive inputs and assets, while working capital has come under pressure.
• Higher farmland values have strengthened sector balance sheets, but rising land values and cash rents also increase the cost for beginning farmers or farmers who want to expand.
• These trends reinforce the need for farm policy that reflects the current costs, risks and capital requirements of agriculture rather than those of nearly a decade ago. 

FARMERS NEEDED!!!

We are looking for a farmer to pick up our spent grains from the beer brewing process to use as feed for their livestock or whatever other purpose.

Typically we brew 2-4 times a week with anywhere from approximately 1000-2000 pounds of grain per brew day. I have attached a picture of how we typically would load the grain into a truck. Usually have 2 of these dump bins full each day and can be dumped in from our forklift or off our loading dock.

Call Ben at 603-724-7019 or email ben@concordbrewco.com

Ag Literacy Volunteers and Teachers......

Join the Ag Foundation on September 30, 2026, at 12 pm Eastern to learn more about educational resources for K-12 students. The webinar will be recorded and made available to everyone who registers.

We will discuss:

• Free ag literacy resources
• Accurate Ag Books and Ag Mags
• Digital resources/Games
• Ag in the Classroom Matrix and State Programs
• Ag Literacy Grants and Scholarship Opportunities

Sign up here.

Organic Support Hour

Every Wednesday at 1PM

Interested in Organic Farming?

Are you curious about what it takes to grow under organic regulations? Want to better understand the organic standards or how your current practices might align?

Join our weekly online gathering for an open discussion and Q&A session! 

https://www.nofanh.org/events/septembersupporthour

Organic Technical Assistance

Get organic technical assistance to help with certification, developing your organic system plan, recordkeeping, preparation for your inspection, how to meet the organic regulations, and much more!

https://www.nofanh.org/technical-assistance

Spotted Lanternfly Arrives in New Hampshire: What Farmers Should Know

Spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been detected for the first time in New Hampshire, with a small number of adults confirmed in Rockingham County. While there is currently no evidence of an established population, growers should begin scouting now, particularly along field and vineyard edges, wooded areas, and near Tree-of-Heaven. Early detection, sanitation, equipment inspection, and other IPM practices will be important for limiting SLF establishment and spread. If you spot a suspected SLF, take a photo, record the location, and report it through NHBugs.

Join NHFB/NHAITC's Friendly Farmer Program!!!

We know there are educators out there looking to enrich their students with authentic ag experiences, as well as farmers interested in cultivating the next generation farmer. The difficulty is matching educator wishes with farmers, friendly farmers, looking to provide those experiences.

Would you be interested in taking your knowledge and agricultural experience to a classroom? Maybe you'd like to host an onsite visit, share your farm, barn, or market storefront?

The Friendly Farmer program is a way to connect farmers and ag leaders with classrooms and schools to offer authentic ag experiences. Help us grow together!

A partnership between NH Ag in the Classroom & NHFB.



Sign up today!!

Grant Opportunities:

Wolfe's Neck Center Northeast Farmers Fund

The Wolfe’s Neck Center Northeast Farmers Fund is designed to support market access for regenerative products for farmers across the region. NEFF is particularly focused on supporting small- and mid-sized farms that are implementing or transitioning toward regenerative or sustainable production. Funding can support projects related to expanded regenerative production and market opportunities, including:

• Equipment, infrastructure and tools to expand scale and diversity of products
• Certification and verification
• Post-harvest handling and value-added processing
• Marketing, branding, packaging and distribution improvements that help farms access new or higher-value markets.

Applications will be open from October 1-14, 2026. You must complete the interest form to receive the application when it goes live on October 1.

 More on Northeast Farmers Fund here  

Dairy Farm Improvement and Modernization Grant

This grant will fund a wide range of projects that prioritize long term dairy farm viability and climate/economic resilience. Grants will range from $15,000 to $100,000 with a 25% (cash or in-kind) match commitment requirement.

The RFA is expected to be released in October 2026. The application period is expected to be October – December 2026.

*Important note: this year, the Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant application has two stages.  

 Overview: Dairy Farm Improvement and Modernization Grant  

If you enjoy the outdoors in the Granite State, you are at greater risk of encountering a tick and contracting a tick-borne illness, like Lyme disease. Now there is a way to know quickly if the tick that bit you, a loved one, or your pet has disease-causing pathogens.

Tick testing from the University of New Hampshire is now available to the public through UNH Extension. This service can alert you to the presence of a pathogen in a tick in as little as 3 days. It is information that helps you and your doctor or pet’s veterinarian decide if treatment is needed.

Tick Testing - How it Works 

Credit & Debit Card Processing, E-Commerce Solutions, Gift & Loyalty Card Programs, Terminal Sales & Servicing, and Wireless Payments

For more information call Joel Breton at 603-623.0561 or

email epine@epinortheast.com.

 https://mjmassociates.net

Find out more at https://www.nhfarmbureau.org/membership