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WHO’SWHO
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AGRICULTURE
Division of Agricultural Development271-3788
January 2020
The information in this directory has been supplied by the agencies or associations listed and is
provided as a public service.www.agriculture.nh.gov
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AGRICULTURE
WHO’SWHO
New Hampshire Agriculture
• A viable, dynamic industry integrated within New Hampshire’s communities• Diverse products and services with local to international markets• Steward of nearly a half million New Hampshire acres • Major influence on the State’s character and quality of life
New Hampshire agriculture has changed over the years. Today’s industry isquite diverse, encompassing many crop, livestock and specialty products. Thevalue of New Hampshire’s agricultural industry is approximately $1.4 billion.This includes $188 million in direct sales of agricultural and other horticulturalproducts and services and $1.2 billion in sales related to agritourism (directand indirect spending).
Farming activity provides the fields, pastures and meadows that buffer NewHampshire’s residential and commercial development and affords the viewsof the hills, valleys and mountains. Without land kept open by farming, therewould be no greenbelts around our towns and cities and without farming, therewould be no barns, silos, or sugar houses that give our state its special char-acter.
Some 4,100 individual operations qualify as commercial farms in New Hamp-shire, managing 430,000 acres including crop, pasture, maple and Christmastree production, conservation and other agricultural uses. The state’s farmsproduce a wide variety of conventional bulk commodity crops, with milk andapples being the most significant. New Hampshire farms produce many spe-cialty and horticultural crops for markets both within and beyond the state.
New Hampshire agricultural exports total over $1.4 billion annually, includingdairy, animal and horticultural products.
Dairy: Approximately 30 million gallons of milk are produced each year on about100 New Hampshire dairy farms. Purebred cattle are sold all over the world. $52 million
Ornamental Horticulture: This segment of New Hampshire agriculture in-cludes over 500 businesses with greenhouse and nursery plant productionand sod. $53 million
Hay/Forage & Field Crops: Hay, corn silage and other forage crops are pro-duced annually on thousands of New Hampshire acres. These are grown foron-farm consumption by livestock and for cash crops as well. $21 million
Livestock: Beef, sheep, swine and poultry are among the types of livestockraised for home food supplies and commercial markets. Specialty livestocksuch as angora goats and rabbits, llamas and sheep are grown for wool andspecialty fiber markets. Farm-raised fish and game including deer, bison andelk are gaining markets in restaurants and other outlets. New Hampshire egg
and turkey products are favorites among local consumers looking for fresh,native foods. New Hampshire research farms have developed poultry strainsthat have influenced flocks worldwide. Pleasure horses, ponies and donkeys.$27 million
Vegetables: Through direct-to-consumer outlets such as farm stands and mar-kets, as well as regional supermarkets, New Hampshire growers provide alarge variety of fresh, quality vegetables to local consumers. $18 million
Apples: New Hampshire orchards produce about one million bushels of applesannually that are sold throughout the Eastern U.S. and Europe. In addition, applecider has become a major product line for many orchard operations. $9 million
Maple and Honey: An average of 90,000 gallons of maple syrup is producedeach year in New Hampshire from over 400,000 maple taps. Beekeepers raisebees for honey and to provide important crop pollination services for otherfarmers. $6 million
Christmas Trees: New Hampshire grown Christmas trees, including Balsamand Fraser Fir and other species of pine and spruce, are harvested fromacross the state and sold throughout the region for fragrant holiday celebra-tions. Other evergreen products such as wreaths and roping are made at nu-merous farm operations and widely sold. $3 million
Berries & Other Fruit: By the quart, bushel or the pound, strawberries, rasp-berries, blueberries and other fruit such as peaches are enjoyed by NewHampshire consumers each year. Wild, low-bush New Hampshire blueberriesare a baker’s favorite! $3.6 million
Key Source: Lee, Daniel S., The Economic Contribution of the AgricultureIndustry in New Hampshire; Calendar Year 2013 (The Institute for NewHampshire Studies, Plymouth State University, 2015); 2017 Census of Agri-culture, USDA, NASS.
Other SourcesUSDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
US Census BureauUSDA. Economic Research Service
Table of Contents
NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food 1
State Agricultural Advisory Board 5
Environment & Agriculture Committeeof the NH House of Representatives 6
Energy & Natural Resources Senate Committee 6
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension 7
Agriculture & Natural Resources State Extension Specialists 8
UNH Cooperative Extension County Offices and Staff 10
UNH COLSA, NHAES & NHVDL 12
UNH COLSA Departments & Thompson School 13of Applied Science
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 13County Conservation District Offices
Conservation Agencies 15
USDA Farm Service Agencies 15
Farm Service Agency Loan Office 16
Farm Credit Financing 17
NH Community Loan Fund 17
USDA Rural Development 18
NH Fairs and Expos 19
NH Wildlife Services 20
Agriculture and Related Associations & Agencies 20
Horticulture Organizations 24
Dairy Associations 25
Horse Associations 25
General Livestock 26
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Office of CommissionerShawn N. Jasper, Commissioner
(603) [email protected]
The Office of Commissioner serves as the hub of the department-providingleadership, administrative and business support to all divisions, and statewidepolicy leadership and advocacy for agriculture. Administers departmental affairs,develops policy and oversees a number of programs which protect farmers,consumers and the environment. The commissioner is an ex-officio member ofnumerous boards, including the University System of New Hampshire Board ofTrustees, Milk Sanitation Board, Agricultural Lands Preservation Committee,Pesticide Control Board, Land & Community Heritage & Investment Program,State Conservation Committee, and Current Use Advisory Board.
FSMA Program CoordinatorVickie Smith, Produce Safety Specialist
(603) 271-3551, (603) [email protected]
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the federal food safety law thatapplies to farms growing fruits and vegetables that may be eaten raw. FSMAis intended to reduce the risk of microbial contamination of fresh produce byshifting focus from responding to contamination to preventing it. It is adminis-tered by the federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The NH Produce Safety Program offers readiness reviews for farms to helpfarmers understand the rules as they apply to their operations and will be con-ducting compliance inspections, as well.
NH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
PO Box 2042, 25 Capitol Street, Concord NH 03302-2042Phone: (603) 271-3551 • Fax: (603) 271-1109
Supporting and promoting agriculture, and serving consumers and business for the benefit of the public health, environment, and economy.
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Division of Agricultural DevelopmentGail McWilliam Jellie, Director
(603) [email protected]
Weekly Market Bulletin: [email protected] Market Bulletin telephone: (603) 271-1324
The Division’s mission is to create market development opportunities for NewHampshire agricultural producers that result in increased sales of New Hamp-shire farm and food products. We work to inform the public of the value of theNew Hampshire agricultural industry, including understanding the diversity ofbusinesses and products and to encourage the purchase of local agriculturalproducts.
We do this through promotional initiatives and marketing programs, includingtradeshow opportunities and events, media and networking. Numerous pub-lications, directories and market information are available in printed formatsand on the internet. The division also works with various trade organizationsthroughout the state and country to encourage economic development activ-ities that benefit New Hampshire agricultural businesses.
The division publishes the Weekly Market Bulletin for the farm community,operates the New Hampshire Building at the Eastern States Exposition andis a presenting sponsor of the NH Farm & Forest Exposition.
Division of Animal IndustryStephen K. Crawford, DVM, State Veterinarian
(603) [email protected]
Nathan Harvey, VMD, DABVP, Assistant State Veterinarian(603) 271-2404
The Division is responsible for the prevention and control of contagious andinfectious diseases of livestock and poultry in the state. The core missionsare livestock and poultry health, emergency preparedness and response, foodsafety. Some of these duties are completed in cooperation with USDA, whilemost are the responsibility of the State. The division is lead state agent forState Emergency Operations Plan Emergency Support Function 11 Agricul-ture, Cultural, and Natural Resources and is involved in many public healthand food safety activities and policy discussions (e.g. rabies, EEE, Salmo-nella, etc.). The division licenses pet shops, animal shelters, livestock deal-ers, poultry dealers and people feeding garbage to swine, and assists lawenforcement officers with the investigation of cruelty to animals. The divisionutilizes the expertise and assistance of a USDA Veterinary Medical Officerwithin various regulatory programs.
NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food Cont.
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The division is led by the state veterinarian who also oversees the Board ofVeterinary Medicine and the Animal Population Control Program, and sharesjoint responsibility with the University of New Hampshire/NH Agricultural Ex-periment Station for the NH Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This provides acomprehensive approach to the protection of public health and the economyfrom threats of animal disease origin.
Division of Pesticide ControlDavid J. Rousseau, Director
(603) [email protected]
Regulates all aspects of the sale, use, and manufacture of pesticides in newHampshire, under the direction of the Pesticide Control Board with the intentionof protecting New Hampshire citizens and the environment while recognizingthe benefits of the proper management of pesticides. This is accomplishedthrough the registration of pesticides, licensing of pesticide applicators anddealers, issuance of special permits, promotion of integrated pest manage-ment practices, and the enforcement of state and federal pesticide regulations.
Division of Plant IndustryPiera Siegert, State Entomologist
(603) [email protected]
The primary mission of the division is to promote and protect plant health by curtailingthe spread of dangerous insects, diseases, and weeds moved in commerce. TheDivision of Plant Industry works with citizens, agricultural producers like farmers,beekeepers and nurserymen, the green industry, and the wood products industry,to reduce the introduction and spread of destructive plant pests moved in trade. Thisis achieved through licensing, certification, and audit-based programs, inspections,pest surveys, and outreach. The division also conducts science-based surveys tar-geting specific exotic plant pests, diseases, and weeds that are identified as threatsto agricultural, landscaped, and natural habitats.
Division of Regulatory ServicesJennifer Gornnert, Director
(603) 271-3685/[email protected]
The mission of the division is to assure regulatory compliance in the marketingof certain farm products and agricultural commodities, and enhance marketaccess for farmers by providing state and federal quality and process verifica-tion programs.The Division’s work consists of a number of diverse programs, including thereview and inspection of the production, processing, packaging and marketing
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of agricultural products for compliance with state and federal laws and rulespertaining to grade, labeling and quality standards. Covered agricultural prod-ucts include: maple products, apples, cider, honey, shell eggs, and raspberries. Regulatory Services regulates agricultural commodities through registrationand labeling requirements, and through sampling and analysis. Such commodi-ties include: commercial feed & pet food, commercial fertilizer, liming materials,horticultural growing media, and seeds. The Division takes appropriate actionwhen a noncompliance or violation is found.
Regulatory Services also investigates complaints involving the mismanagementof agricultural nutrients and provides technical and financial assistance tolandowners with grants to support efforts to minimize adverse effects to water ofthe state. Inspectors monitor farmland enrolled in the state’s Agricultural LandsPreservation program. The division implements three federal programs: the Na-tional Organic Certification program, the Good Agricultural Practices program,and the Country of Origin Labeling program.
Division of Weights and MeasuresCheryl Ayer, Director
(603) [email protected]
The mission of the Division of Weights and Measures is to verify and promoteaccuracy and equity in the marketplace for both consumers and businesses,by supporting and regulating commerce sold by weight or measure.
The division licenses (1) businesses that use legal for trade devices commer-cially, (2) service technicians, and (3) weighmasters. The division provides ed-ucation, training, and compliance outreach to licensees and interestedmembers of the community.
Division investigators are tasked and authorized to enforce all state laws andregulations pertaining to commercial transactions. The division investigatesconsumer complaints alleging problems with the determination of quantity,price posting, and package labeling and conducts periodic audits to verify com-pliance with RSA 438 and RSA 339:30-a.
The division also has a metrology laboratory, which is the custodian of the of-ficial mass, volume, and length standards for the State of New Hampshire. Thelab is authorized to provide calibration services to the legal weights and meas-ures community, including both the public and private sectors.
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STATE AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARDThe board advises the commissioner and department with regard toissues pertaining to agriculture.
Belknap CountyCharley Hanson112 Coe Hill RoadCtr. Harbor, NH 03226(603) [email protected]
Carroll CountyKathleen Sherman2679 E. Conway Rd. Conway, NH 03818(207) [email protected]
Cheshire County“Vacant”
Coos CountyDaniel Beloin160 Stevens HillColebrook, NH 03576(603) [email protected]
Gafton County“Vacant”
Hillsborough County“Vacant”
Merrimack CountySherri Morrill278 N. Main St.Concord, NH 03301(603) [email protected]
Rockingham CountyAndre Cantelmo299 Main Ave. South Hampton, NH 03827(603) [email protected]
Strafford CountyTina Sawtelle93 N. River RoadLee, NH 03861(603) [email protected]
Sullivan CountyStephen TaylorPO Box 271Meriden, NH 02770(603) [email protected]
Food Distribution IndustryMarc Saunders37 Bellamy Rd.Dover, NH 03820(603) [email protected]
Food Retailing IndustryMicheal FaberManadnock Food Co-op34 Cypress St.Keene, NH 03431(603) [email protected]
Advertising IndustryAmy HallDept. of Agriculture, Markets & FoodPO Box 2042Concord, NH 03302-2042(603) [email protected]
Petroleum IndustryRichard Davis67 River RoadPO Box 101Epsom, NH 03234(603) [email protected]
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Consumer InterestsAlice Mullen1465 Hooksett Rd., Unit 399Hooksett, NH 03106(603) 303-6269
ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE OF THE NH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Visit the House of Representatives web site, for a full list of committees and members, hearings, bills, statutes, etc.
ChairpersonAmanda Gourgue61 Thompson Mill Road Lee, NH 03861-4420 (603) [email protected]
Vice ChairPeter Bixby 69 Glenwood Avenue Dover, NH 03820-2305 (603) [email protected]
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house
ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCESSENATE COMMITTEE
In addition to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, agriculture re-lated bills can land in any one of several Senate committees, because of theway these committees are structured. For information about the NH Senateand a list all standing committees, visit the website below.ChairpersonMartha Fuller ClarkState House Rm 302107 N. Main St.Concord, NH 03301(603) [email protected]
Vice ChairSenator Dan FeltesState House Rm 302107 N. Main St.Concord, NH 03301(603) [email protected]
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRECOOPERATIVE EXTENSION
UNH Cooperative Extension provides New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information, enhancing their ability to make informed de-cisions that strengthen youth, families and communities, sustain naturalresources, and improve the economy.
Administration & Program Team LeadersVice Provost Outreach & Engagement / Director ofExtensionKen La ValleyTaylor Hall59 College RoadDurham NH 03824-2621(603) [email protected]
Associate DirectorAmy OuelletteTaylor Hall59 College RoadDurham NH 03824-2621(603) [email protected]
Director of Finances, Administration and FacilitiesDarrel CovellTaylor Hall59 College RoadDurham NH 03824-2621(603) [email protected]
Program Team Leader, Food & AgricultureAmy PapineauTaylor Hall59 College RoadDurham NH 03824-2621(603) [email protected]
Program Team Leader, Community& Economic DevelopmentCharlie FrenchTaylor Hall59 College RoadDurham NH 03824-2621(603) [email protected]
Program Team Leader, Natural ResourcesJeff SchlossTaylor Hall59 College RoadDurham NH 03824-2621(603) [email protected]
Program Team Leader, Youth & FamilyMichael YoungTaylor Hall59 College RoadDurham NH 03824-2621(603) [email protected]
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES STATE EXTENSION SPECIALISTS
Ag. Business ManagementKenesha ReynoldsG54 Spaulding Hall38 Academic WayDurham, NH 03824(603) [email protected]
Dairy ProductionPeter EricksonUNH Fairchild Dairy Teaching & Research Center30 Okane RoadDurham NH 03824-3536(603) 862-1909Fax: [email protected]
Dairy ProductionJohn Porter, Emeritus315 Daniel Webster HighwayBoscawen, NH 03303-2410(603) [email protected]
Fisheries & AquacultureGabriela BradtDirector of Sea GrantMorse Hall8 College Rd.Durham NH 03824-3525(603) [email protected]
Michael Chambers(603) [email protected]
Food & Nutrition SpecialistVacantUNHCE-Merrimack County315 Daniel Webster HighwayBoscawen NH 03303-2410(603) 796-2151
Forest IndustryAndy FastNesmith Hall 131 Main StreetDurham, NH 03824-2500(603) [email protected]
Forestry State SpecialistSteve Roberge (acting) 33 West Street Keene, NH 03431-3361(603) [email protected]
Greenhouse & NurseryMuhammad Shahid G38 Spaulding Hall38 Academic WayDurham, NH 03824-2617(603) [email protected]
Geospatial Technologies & Water QualityShane BradtNesmith Hall131 Main StreetDurham NH 03824-2617(603) [email protected]
Integrated Pest ManagementAnna Wallingford133 Spaulding Hall38 Academic WayDurham NH 03824-2617(603) [email protected]
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Land Conservation & Natural ResourcesAmanda StoneNesmith Hall131 Main StreetDurham NH 03824-2500(603) [email protected]
Marine Science EducationMark WileySea Grant Extension122 Mast RoadLee NH 03861(603) [email protected]
Nature GroupieMalin ClydeNesmith Hall131 Main StreetDurham NH 03824-2500(603) [email protected]
Natural Resource EconomicsShannon RogersNesmith Hall 131 Main StreetDurham, NH 03824-2500(603) [email protected]
Pesticide Safety Education Rachel Maccini Education Center329 Mast Rd. Ste. 115Goffstown, NH 03045-2422(603) [email protected]
Extension Specialists Cont.
Plant Diagnostic LabCheryl SmithG38 Spaulding Hall (office)G37 Spaulding Hall (lab)38 Academic Way Durham NH 03824-2617(603) [email protected]
Sustainable Horticulture ProductionBecky Sideman38 Academic WaySpaulding HallDurham NH 03824-2617(603) [email protected]
WildlifeMatt TarrNesmith Hall131 Main StreetDurham NH 03824-2500(603) [email protected]
Water ResourcesJulia PetersonSea Grant Extension122 Mast RoadLee NH 03861(603) [email protected]
4-H Youth Development and Agricultural EducationKate GuerdatPutnam Hall33 Sage Way Durham, NH 03824(603) [email protected]
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UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION COUNTY OFFICES AND STAFF
Grafton County3855 Dartmouth College Highway Box 5 North Haverhill NH 03774-4909(603) 787-6944Food & Ag: Heather [email protected] Safety: Mary Saucier [email protected] Res: Jim [email protected]
Hillsborough County329 Mast Road Suite 101Goffstown NH 03045(603) 641-6060Food & Ag: Jonathan [email protected] & Ag: George Hamilton [email protected] Natural Res: Michael [email protected]
Merrimack County315 Daniel Webster HighwayBoscawen NH 03303(603) 796-2151Food & Ag: Jeremy [email protected] Res: Timothy [email protected] - Horticulture ScienceMichelle [email protected]
Rockingham County113 North RoadBrentwood NH 03833(603) 679-5616Food & Ag: Nada [email protected] & Ag: Elaina [email protected] Res: Greg [email protected]
Belknap County64 Court St.Laconia NH 03246-3679(603) 527-5475Food & Ag: Kelly [email protected] Res: Rebecca [email protected]
Carroll County73 Main St.PO Box 1480Conway NH 03818(603) 447-3834Food & Ag: Olivia [email protected] Safety: Ann [email protected] Res: Wendy [email protected]
Cheshire County33 West St.Keene NH 03431-3361(603) 352-4550Food & Ag: Carl [email protected] Res: Steve [email protected] - Animal ScienceAndrea [email protected]
Coos County629A Main StreetLancaster NH 03584-9612(603) 788-4961Food & Ag: Nick Rowley [email protected] Res: Brendan [email protected]
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Coos
Grafton
Sullivan
Belknap
Carroll
Cheshire
Merrimack
Hillsborough
Strafford
Rockingham
Strafford County273 Locust Street, suite ADover NH 03820-6015(603) 749-2529Food & Ag: VacantNatural Res: Rebecca [email protected]
Sullivan County24 Main StreetNewport NH 03773(603) 863-9200Food & Ag: Seth [email protected] Res: Dode [email protected]
Master Gardener Program& InfoLine329 Mast Rd., Ste. 115Goffstown, NH 03045(603) 351-3831Toll Free: 1-877-398-4769Ruth [email protected] [email protected] Nate [email protected] [email protected]
www.extension.unh.edu
County Extension Offices and Staff Cont.
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UNH COLSA, NHAES & NHVDLCollege of Life Sciences & Agriculture
New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment StationNew Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
The UNH College of Life Sciences & Agriculture (COLSA) provides undergrad-uate and graduate degree programs, research, and outreach. It houses theThompson School of Applied Science, as well as the New Hampshire AgriculturalExperiment Station (NHAES) and the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Lab-oratory (NHVDL). The NHAES facilities and funds research programs related toagriculture and natural resources to serve the needs of the state, region and na-tion. The NHVDL helps to monitor and control important animal diseases by pro-viding diagnostic services and information.
Jon WraithDean, COLSAG-15 Rudman HallDurham NH 03824-2617(603) [email protected]
Lori WrightCommunications ManagerNHAESDairy Research BuildingDurham NH 03824-2617(603) [email protected]
Robert GibsonManager of NHVDL21 Botanical Lane, Rm 123Durham NH 03824-2617(603) [email protected]
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UNH COLSA DEPARTMENTS & THOMPSON SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE
Theodore Howard, Acting DirectorThompson School of Applied ScienceCOLSA Dean's Office, Rudman HallDurham NH 03824-2617(603) [email protected]
www.colsa.unh.edu
USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE & COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT OFFICES
County Conservation District Offices:The Conservation Districts assist towns, landowners, farmers, foresters, de-velopers and others to properly plan and conserve the wise use of land andwater resources; the Districts also sponsor natural resource conservation pro-grams to bring issues and opportunities of conservation to the attention of thepublic. Soils information, including Soil Potential Index (SPI) ratings, soils over-lays and “Minimum Impact Wetlands Permits” process assistance, are alsoavailable through conservation district offices.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service:USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, a federal agency workingthrough NH’s local conservation districts provides technical and financial as-sistance through a partnership effort, lead by NH’s conservation districts andincludes natural resource conservation efforts related to soil and water erosionand erosion control, water quality, stream bank protection, wetlands restora-tion, farmland protection, forestland improvement, wildlife habitat restoration,flood control and soil and resource inventories.
USDA Natural ResourcesConservation Service(Headquarters)Richard P. Ellsmore State Conservationist273 Locust Street, Suite 2DDover, NH 03820(603) [email protected]
Belknap/Carroll CountyConservation District64 Court St.Laconia, NH 03246(603) 527-5880 [email protected]: Lisa MorinDistrict Conservationist: Nels Liljedahl
Mark Ducey, ChairDepartment of Natural Resources & the Environment114A James HallDurham NH 03824(603) [email protected]
Lois Tisa, ChairDepartment of Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical SciencesRm 379 Rudman HallDurham NH 03824(603) [email protected]
Bonnie Brown, ChairDepartment of Biological SciencesRm 379 Rudman HallDurham NH 03824(603) [email protected]
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CarrollPO Box 533, 73 Main StreetConway NH 03818-0533(603) 447-2771 Fax: [email protected] Manager: Joan RichardsonDistrict Conservationist: Nels Liljedahl
Cheshire/Sullivan CountyConservation District11 Industrial Park DriveWalpole NH 03608-9744(603) 756-2988, ext. 116 Fax: 855-433-1151amanda@cheshireconservation.orgwww.cheshireconservation.orgDistrict Manager: Amanda LittletonDistrict Conservationist: Steve PytlikSoil Conservationist: Heidi E. Konesko
Coos CountyConservation District4 Mayberry LaneLancaster NH 03584-3616(603) 788-4651, ext. 102 Fax: 788-2538District Administrator: Carolyn McQuistonDistrict Conservationist: Kelly Eggleston
Grafton CountyConservation District19 Archertown Road, Suite 1Orford NH 03777(603) 353-4651 Fax: [email protected] Administrator: Pam GilbertDistrict Conservationist: Beth Ann Finlay
Hillsborough CountyConservation DistrictChappell Professional Building468 Route 13 SouthMilford NH 03055-3476(603) 673-2409 Fax: 855-428-0333http://www.hillsboroughccd.com/District Manager: Kerry RickrodeDistrict Conservationist: Heather FoleySoil Conservationist: Catherine Magee
Merrimack CountyConservation DistrictThe Concord Center10 Ferry Street Suite 211Concord NH 03301-5081(603) 223-6023 Fax: [email protected] Manager: Stacy LukeSoil Scientist: Karen DudleyProgram Coordinator: Rebecca Yohe
Rockingham CountyConservation District110 North Rod.Brentwood NH 03833-6614(603) 679-2790Executive Director: Lenny Lord Epping Field Service CenterTracy Degnan, Conservation SpecialistOffice Manager: Diane Knopp629 Calef HwySuite 203, Knightly PlazaEpping, NH 03042-2326679-1587 Fax: 679-2860
Strafford CountyConservation District264 County Farm Road Unit 3Dover NH 03820-6015(603) 749-3037 Fax: 603-743-3667District Manager: Alena WarrenDistrict Conservationist: Dan Wright
Sullivan CountyConservation District95 County Farm Rd.Unity NH 03743(603) 542-4891 Fax: [email protected] Manager: Lionel ChuteDistrict Conservationist: Steven Pytlik
www.nh.nrcs.usda.gov
USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCIESThe Farm Service Agency administers farm commodity and resource conser-vation programs dealing with nearly all facets of agriculture. Key programsare: Farm Loan Programs, Conservation Reserve Program, Loan DeficiencyPayments, aerial photography, Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Pro-gram, Direct and Counter-cyclical Program, Farm Storage Loan Program, EweLamb Replacement and Retention Program, Wool and Mohair MarketLoans/Loan Deficiency Payment Program. Trade Adjustment Assistance andMilk Loss Contract Program. FSA also assists NRCS with EnvironmentalQuality Incentives Program and Grasslands Reserve Program.
USDA/NH Farm Service Agency(State Office)Jeffrey A. Holmes, DirectorJames C. Cleveland Fed. Bldg.53 Pleasant Street, Rm 1601 Concord NH 03301(603) 224-7941Fax: [email protected]
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CONSERVATION AGENCIESState Conservation CommitteeProvide guidance, coordination andassistance to county conservationdistricts and activities of federal,state, county and local government innatural resource conservation.
c/o NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & FoodPO Box 2042Concord NH 03302-2042(603) 271-3551
Linda Brownson, [email protected] Brickner-Wood(603) [email protected]
New Hampshire Association ofConservation DistrictsCoordinate and implement statewidenatural resource programs and pro-vide support to and a forum for countyconservation districts.
Jackie Cullen, NHACD Executive AssistantPO Box 2311 Concord, NH 03302-2311(603) [email protected]
Linda Brownson, President251 Cape Moonshine Rd.Wentworth, NH 03282(603) [email protected]
Belknap/Merrimack/HillsboroughCounty, FSADonna Juneau, County Executive DirectorThe Concord Center10 Ferry Street, Box 212Suite 212Concord NH 03301-5081(603) 223-6003Fax: [email protected]
www.nhacd.org
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www.fsa.usda.gov/nh
Cheshire/Sullivan County, FSAJennifer GehlyCounty Executive Director11 Industrial Park DriveWalpole NH 03608(603) 756-2970, ext. 112Fax: [email protected]
Carroll/Coos County, FSASteven Schmidt, Acting County Executive Director4 Mayberry LaneLancaster NH 03584(603) 788-4602, ext. 2Fax: [email protected]
Grafton County, FSASteven F. SchmidtCounty Executive Director19 Archertown Road, Suite 1Orford NH 03777(603) 353-4650, ext. 2Fax: [email protected]
Rockingham/Strafford County, FSACarol Sargent, County Executive DirectorKnightly Plaza629 Calef Highway, NH Rt. 125Suite 1Epping NH 03042-2326(603) 679-4656, ext. 2Fax: [email protected]
FARM SERVICE AGENCY LOAN OFFICEFSA provides state-wide farm lending, including low interest rate direct andguaranteed loans for beginning, disadvantaged and veteran farmers, as wellas existing farmers.
Rebecca Davis, Farm Loan Manager10 Ferry Street, Box 212Suite 212Concord NH 03301-5081(603) 223-6003Fax: [email protected]
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFARM SERVICE AGENCY
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FARM CREDIT FINANCINGFinancial services provider for farm and farm related businesses; providecredit, consulting, leasing, record keeping, payroll, tax prep, appraisal and cropinsurance. Contribute to a prosperous, productive agriculture by enhancingthe income and well being of farmer members by providing a dependablesource of credit and financial services.Farm Credit EastDavid BishopBranch Manager2 Constitution DriveBedford NH 03110(603) 472-3554Fax: [email protected]@farmcredit.east.comwww.farmcrediteast.com
Yankee Farm CreditLoren PetzoldtBranch Manager250 Commerce WayNewport VT 05855(800) 370-2738 or (802) 334-8050Fax: (802) [email protected]
NH COMMUNITY LOAN FUNDWe serve as a catalyst, leveraging financial, human, and civic resources toenable traditionally underserved people to participate more fully in NewHampshire’s economy.John HamiltonVP of Economic [email protected] Andersen, Farm & Food [email protected] Wall St., Concord, NH 03301(603) 224-6669 www.communityloanfund.org
Yankee Farm Credit, ACAMorgan RillindVice President & ManagerPO Box 100952 Farmvu DriveWhite River Junction VT 05001(802) 295-3670Fax: (802) 295-9086whiteriver.vt@yankeefarmcredit.comwww.yankeefarmcredit.com
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USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENTCommunity and economic development financing and technical assistanceproviding loans, loan guarantees and grants for homeownership or home re-pairs, rural rental housing development; business and cooperative develop-ment; community facilities highlighting first responders, child and rural healthcare; and water and wastewater systems. Renewable Energy for AmericaGrant and Loan Guarantee Program fund renewable energy systems or en-ergy efficiency improvements for farmers, agricultural businesses, and smallbusinesses; Value Added Producer Grants fund planning activities and workingcapital for marketing value-added agricultural products, including farm-basedrenewable energy for eligible independent producers, farmers and agriculturalproducer groups. Rural Development’s mission is to increase economic op-portunity and improve the quality of life for rural Americans.USDA Rural DevelopmentState Office for NH/VTAnthony C Linardos, State DirectorOffice: (603)223-6040Cell: (603) 573-8575Fax: (855)428-032910 Ferry Street, Suite 218Concord, NH [email protected]
New Hampshire Berlin OfficeUSDA Rural Development15 Mount ForistPO Box 330Berlin NH 03570Janice Daniels(603) 752-1328Fax: [email protected]
New Hampshire Concord Area OfficeUSDA Rural DevelopmentConcord Center, Suite 21810 Ferry St.Concord NH 03301Gregg MacPherson(603) 223-6035Fax: [email protected]
New Hampshire Conway OfficeUSDA Rural Development73 Main StreetPO Box 1020Conway NH 03818Bev Mason(603) 447-3318 x200Fax: [email protected] Brattleboro Area Office
Vermont Brattleboro Area OfficeUSDA Rural Development28 Vernon St., Suite 333Brattleboro VT 05301Jon-Michael Muise, Director(802) 689-3026Fax: [email protected]
Vermont St. Johnsbury OfficeUSDA Rural Development481 Summer St, Suite 203St. Johnsbury VT 05819Dianne Drown(802) 748-8746 x125Misty Sinsigalli x122Fax: [email protected]@vt.usda.gov
www.rd.usda.gov/nh
Committed to the future of rural communites.
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NH Farm & Forest ExpositionFirst Friday & Saturday in FebruaryPO Box 2585Concord, NH 03302education@nhfarmandforestexpo.orgwww.nhfarmandforestexpo.org/
Belknap County FairAugust 1-2Earl Leighton174 Mile Hill RoadBelmont NH 03220(603) 968-7988www.bc4hfair.org
Cheshire FairJuly 30- August 2Gary Davis247 Monadnock HighwaySwanzey NH 03446(603) [email protected]
Cornish FairAugust 21-23Wayne Gray294 Townhouse RoadCornish NH 03746(603) 675-5714; Vendor 543-3836www.cornishnhfair.com
Deerfield FairOctober 1-4Administration Office34 Stage RoadDeerfield NH 03037(603) 463-7421www.deerfieldfair.com
Hillsborough County Ag FairSeptember 11-13Danielle Deyo15 Hilldale Lane, Rte. 113New Boston NH 03070(603) 641-6060www.hcafair.com
Hopkinton State FairSeptember 4-7Administration Office392 Kearsarge AveContoocook NH 03229(603) 746-4191www.hsfair.org
Lancaster FairSeptember 3-7Lisa Tetreault516 Main St.PO Box 515Lancaster NH 03584(603) 788-4531www.lancasterfair.com
North Haverhill FairJuly 22-26David Lackie1299 Dartmouth College Hwy.PO Box 207North Haverhill NH 03774(603) 989-3305www.nohaverhillfair.com
Rochester FairDates TBAMark Perry72 Lafayette StreetRochester NH 03867(603) 332-6585www.rochesterfair.com
Sandwich FairOctober 10-12Dan Peaslee7 Wentworth Hill RoadCenter Sandwich NH 03227(603) 284-7062, www.thesandwichfair.com
Seacoast Country FairDates TBAKen Churchill280 Exeter RoadEpping, NH 03042www.Seacoastcountryfair.com
NH FAIRS & EXPOS
NH Association of Fairs & ExposCindy Heisler, SecretaryNHDAMFPO Box 204225 Capitol StreetConcord NH 03302-2042(603) [email protected]
Stratham FairJuly 16-19Francisco Marin252 Portsmouth Ave.PO Box 595Stratham NH 03885-0595(603) 772-4977www.strathamfair.com
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AGRICULTURE AND RELATED ASSOCIATIONS & AGENCIES
Ag in the ClassroomDebbi CoxState Coordinator295 Sheep Davis RoadConcord NH 03301(603) 224-1934Fax: [email protected] Robie, Grafton Co. [email protected]/nhAg in the Classroom is a non-profitresource organization providingcurriculum materials on a variety ofagricultural topics for grades K-6 asa way to improve student agricul-tural literacy. NHAITC sponsorstheme oriented staff developmentand in-class presentations for edu-cators and students. All materialsare available on loan to educatorsand farmers.
Small & Beginner Farmers of NHChristine St. ClairPO Box 4145Concord, NH 03302(603) [email protected] Rutko, Secretary(603) [email protected] Shea, Treasurer(603) [email protected] Beginner Farmers of NH is organ-ized as a farmer to farmer network, withthe goals of connecting, networking,sharing and helping to access technicalinformation and agricultural education.Our cooperative and collaborative effectwill help small and beginner farmersachieve their goals, strengthen our com-munities and the agricultural industry,economy and quality of life in NH.
www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife-damage
NH Wildlife ServicesUSDA APHISDavid Allaben, State Director59 Chenell Dr., Suite 7Concord, NH 03301-8548(603) 223-6832 Fax: [email protected] USDA Wildlife Services program helps citizens, organizations, industriesand government agencies resolve conflicts with wildlife to protect agriculture,other property, and natural resources, and safeguard human health and safety.Professional wildlife biologists and specialists implement effective, selective,and responsible strategies that value wildlife, the environment, and the re-sources being protected.
http://www.nhfairs.com
NH WILDLIFE SERVICES
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Granite State FFA AssociationMaria VanderWoudeExecutive DirectorPO Box 2042Concord NH 03302-2042(603) 271-2832Fax: [email protected] makes a positive difference in thelives of students by developing theirpotential for premier leadership, per-sonal growth and career successthrough agricultural education.
Land & Community Heritage & Investment Program (LCHIP)Dijit TaylorExecutive Director3 North Spring St., Suite 100, Concord, NH 03301(603) [email protected] state’s most important natural,cultural and historical resources.
National Agricultural StatisticsService, USDANew England Field OfficePam HirdNew England Statistician53 Pleasant Street Room 3450Concord NH 033011-800-498-1518Fax: [email protected]/nass/Serves the United States, its agricultureand its rural communities by providingmeaningful, accurate and objective sta-tistical information and services.
NH Agricultural Mediation ProgramMatt Strassberg or Cara CargillPO Box 2042Concord NH 03302-2042(603) 685-4780 Ext.101(800) 511-2213 (toll free)[email protected] [email protected] New Hampshire Agricultural Me-diation Program is administered by anon-profit organization that is certi-fied by the NH Department of Agri-culture, Markets, and Food & USDA.
Agriculture Associations and Agencies Cont.
NHAMP provides free mediationservices on farm loans, credit issues,USDA adverse decisions, leases,family farm transitions, farmer/neigh-bor conflicts, organic certification, ageasements, and other issues.
NH Aquaculture AssociationDebbie GileHillsboro Aqua Farm186 Old Henniker RoadHillsboro NH 03244(603) [email protected] a forum for networking,production education and industrypromotion.
NH Beekeepers Association16 Depot St.Weare, NH 03281Starsha Kolodziej, President(603) [email protected] Ellen [email protected] the study and advance-ment of agriculture and the eco-nomic importance of bees in NH.
NH Christmas Tree Promotion BoardNigel Manley, Chairmanc/o The RocksChristmas Tree Farm4 Christmas LaneBethlehem NH 03574(603) 444-6228Fax: [email protected] and supports the NHChristmas tree products industrythrough the implementation of effec-tive programs and activities to en-hance awareness of the industry,increased sales andutilization of realChristmas trees andassociated productsand further the inter-ests of the Christmastree growers of NH.
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NH Farm Bureau Federation295 Sheep Davis RoadConcord NH 03301(603) 224-1934Fax: [email protected] Johnson, Policy DirectorDiane Clary Executive DirectorDenis Ward, PresidentNon-profit, volunteer-based generalagriculture organization representing3,100 farm families and their sup-porters. Monitors ag and forestrylegislative issues. Offers numerousmember benefit programs.
NH Farm, Forest & Garden ExpoAmanda Gourgue, Expo ManagerPO Box 2585Concord NH 03302-2585(603) 397-0505education@nhfarmandforestexpo.orgwww.nhfarmandforestexpo.org/The NH Farm & Forest Exposition isan organization that was formed tocreate a venue to serve two pur-poses: 1) to bring together the farm-ing and forestry community foreducational opportunities, for net-working and to socialize; 2) to high-light the agricultural and forestryindustries to the public, presenting apositive, progressive image.
NH Farm MuseumPO Box 644Rte 125Milton NH 03851-0644(603) [email protected] to preserving, under-standing and carrying forward NewHampshire’s agricultural heritage.
NH Farm to Restaurant ConnectionMatt Provencher, Presidentwww.nhfarmtorestaurant.comWorks to bring chefs and NH food andagricultural producers together. It is astanding committee of NH Made, Inc.
NH Maple ProducersNick Kosko, President(603) [email protected] Smith, V. President(603) [email protected] Wakefield RdUnion, NH [email protected] www.nhmapleproducers.comEncourages and promotes NHmaple products through advertisingand publicity. Encourages maple pro-duction that meets high standards ofthe law and tradition.
NH State GrangeChris Heath, [email protected] Haefner, Legislative & Agriculture [email protected] LeClerc, [email protected] W. Stearns Ave.Hooksett, NH 03106Patrons of Husbandry, founded topromote agriculture and improverural life through community serviceand social involvement with empha-sis on the traditions of faith, patriot-ism, leadership and family values.
NH Historical Agricultural Structures Advisory Committe (NH Barn Committee)Benjamin H. Wilson, Director, NH Division of Historical ResourcesState Historic Preservation Officer19 Pillsbury St., Concord, NH 03301-3570Office (603) 271-8850Cell (603) 545-245https://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/programs/barn_committee.htmhttps://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/programs/barn.htmlFormed by the State Legislature in1999 in response to the alarming lossof many of the state’s barns and otherhistoric agricultural outbuildings, thecommittee helps barn owners acrossthe state to preserve these historicstructures by providing techincal as-sistance, education and outreach.
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New Hampshire MadeJessi Edgecomb, Executive DirectorJonathan Nash, AssistantExecutive Director539 Calef highwayRte. 125 Office 104Epping NH 03042(603) 679-9800Fax: [email protected]@nhmade.comwww.nhmade.comAdministers the statewide member-ship marketing program for NewHampshire food, products and serv-ices.
NH Timberland Owners AssociationJasen Stock, Executive [email protected] Gaines, Program & Membership [email protected] Park, Office [email protected] Portsmouth StreetConcord NH 03301(603) 224-9699Fax: 225-5898www.nhtoa.orgStatewide, member-supported, non-profit trade association dedicated topromoting responsible forestry and astrong forest products industrythrough legislative advocacy, educa-tion and public outreach.
NH/VT Christmas Tree AssociationJim Horst569 Pleasant Valley RoadBennington VT 05201-9721(802) [email protected] association promotes and de-velops among the growers and han-dlers of Christmas trees and relatedproducts, a mutual interest in thepractical solutions to problems inci-dental to the production and market-ing of their products.
Agriculture Associations and Agencies Cont.
Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA-NH)Amy Manzelli, President84 Silk farm Rd.Concord NH 03301(603) [email protected] the use of organic farmingand gardening and land care prac-tices in New Hampshire, and the con-sumption of locally grown organicfoods through educational work-shops, conferences, discounted seedand soil amendment purchases, farmand garden tours and networking op-portunities.
NH Coalition for Sustaining AgricultureNada Haddad, contactUNH Cooperative Extension113A North RoadBrentwood NH 03833(603) 679-5616Fax: [email protected] of agencies, organizationsand individuals working to sustain NHagriculture into the future through avariety of projects and activities.
NH Winery AssociationLewis Eaton, President260 Stage Rd.Hampstead, NH 03841(603) [email protected]@sweetbabyvineyard.com www.nhwineryassociation.comThe NH Winery Association promotesthe production of quality NH wines,fruit, and farming that supports our in-dustry.
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HORTICULTUREGranite State Landscape ArchitectsRandy KnowlesPO Box 6112Manchester NH 03109(603) 226-3313Fax: [email protected]
NH Fruit Growers AssociationKitt Plummer280 Derry RoadChester, NH(603) [email protected]@nhfruitgrowers.orgwww.nhfruitgrowers.orgThe association promotes the inter-ests of the tree fruit, primarily apple,growers of New Hampshire.
NH Plant Growers AssociationMatt McElroy, Presidentc/o NH Farm Bureau295 Sheep Davis RoadConcord NH 03301(603) [email protected]@nhpga.orgwww.nhpga.org
Society for the Protection of NH ForestsJack Savage, President54 Portsmouth StreetConcord NH 03301(603) 224-9945 Fax: [email protected] society was founded in 1901 to perpetuate the forests through land protection, education, advocacy and forestry. It is a non-profit membership organization.
NH Giant Pumpkin Growers AssociationJohn Girgus, PresidentBarry Leblanc, V. PresidentPeter Crisp, SecretaryRobert Demers, TreasurerDemers Garden Center656 South Mammoth Road, Manchester, NH, 03109 (603) 625-8298https://m.facebook.com/NHGiant-PumpkinGrowersAssociation/www.nhgpga.orgThe association promotes the grow-ing of giant pumpkins in NH. The an-nual sponsor of the State Weigh-Offand Pumpkin Regatta. A quarterlynewsletter is provided to all membersthat provides information on eventsand workshops. Nationally knowndue to success of its membership.
NH Vegetable & Berry Grower’sAssociation Raymond Deary, TreasurerPO Box 333Salisbury, NH 03268(603) 566-8585https://nhvbga.wordpress.com/
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Granite State Dairy PromotionAmy Hall, DirectorPO Box 204225 Capitol Street, Room 240Concord NH 03301(603) 271-3696Fax: [email protected] the sale and use of milk anddairy products through advertising, nu-trition education and works to enhancethe image of NH’s dairy industry.
NH Dairy Sanitation ProgramChuck Metcalf, Supervisor29 Hazen DriveConcord, NH 03301(603) 271-4673 office(603) 419-0932 cell(603) 271-4859 [email protected] of Public Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Human Services
New England Dairy Becca Story, MS, RD, CDSchool Nutrition Specialist1034 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 (603) 397-5574Fax: [email protected] is a non-profit organizationstaffed by registered dietitians who spe-cialize in nutrition education. It providesnutrition education programs, servicesand materials to the region’s educators,school food service directors, healthprofessionals and journalists.
DAIRYNH Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders AssociationDavid Conway128 Bailey RoadJefferson NH 03583(603) [email protected] development and breeding of better Brown Swiss cattle.
NH Holstein-Friesian ClubDoreen Morris, Secretary895 Dartmouth College HighwayHaverhill NH 03765(603) 989-3379Fax: [email protected]
NH Jersey Cattle ClubRosella Sawyer, SecretaryCresant Farm26 Bridge StreetWalpole NH 03608(603) 756-3404Fax: 756-4049Promotes the Jersey breed and dairy industry.
NH Milking Shorthorn BreedersMarcia ClarkGMC FarmCornish Flat, NH 03746(603) [email protected] Registered Shorthorn breed.
Granite State Appaloosa Assn.Carole Dodge, President80 Will Smith RoadPittsfield NH 03263(603) [email protected] and promotes the Appaloosa horse.
HORSE ASSOCIATIONS
NH Dairy Goat AssociationMary Fox, President14 Joe English RoadMont Vernon NH 03057(603) [email protected]://nhdga.tripod.comPromotes dairy goats and supportsdairy goat owners by providing edu-cational meetings and other events.Sponsors annual Dairy Goat Show.
NH Game Farmers Assn.Keira Farmer360 Route 103 EastWarner NH 03278(603) 456-2833 Fax: [email protected]@gmail.comPromotes alternative livestock in thestate of NH.
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GENERAL LIVESTOCKNortheast Pork AssociationAlicia Pedemonti, Director1549 Clement Hill Rd.Hopkinton, NH 03229(603) [email protected]
NH Sheep & Wool Growers Association (NHSWGA)Stephanie LaRochelle, PresidentPMB 223220 Loudon Rd.Concord, NH 03301(603) [email protected] Young, V. President(603) [email protected]
Granite State MorganHorse SocietyPauli Johnson, President(603) [email protected] membership is open to all per-sons owning or interested in Morganhorses and breed, except that mem-bers residing out of the State of NewHampshire shall not be eligible tohold office. New members are alwayswelcome.
NH Arabian Horse Assn.Lisa Ghio, PresidentWindOver Acres Arabians Forest Rd.Alstead, NH 03602(603) [email protected] outstanding qualities of theArabian horse, coordinates horseshows, activities, exhibits and allowsenthusiastic owners and admirers aliketo come together, share ideas, formfriendships and enjoy versatility andbeauty of Arabian horses.
NH Horse CouncilMarilyn Stuller, President Langdon, NH [email protected] Best, [email protected] the interests of the entireequine industry of NH. Acts as a liai-son among various horse groups, dis-seminates information and educatesboth the legislature and general pub-lic. Acts as official voice of stateequine industry.
NH Quarter Horse Assn.PMB 10675 South Main StreetConcord NH 03301(603) 228-1244Stacey McNeil, [email protected] the Quarter Horse in New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & FoodDivision of Agricultural Development25 Capitol Street, Second Floor
Concord NH 03301(PO Box 2042, Concord 03302-2042)
Tel: 271-3788 • Fax: 271-1109www.agriculture.nh.gov
January 2020
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AGRICULTURE
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