Farms across New Hampshire are fighting the impacts of climate change on the agricultural industry with grants issued by the state's conservation districts, including farms in Peterborough, Jaffrey and New Ipswich.
The state's 10 conservation districts, including the Cheshire County Conservation District, have awarded $363,000 in grants to 45 organizations and farms this year to address ways to become more resilient against changing climates.
"Extreme weather events, frequent and prolonged droughts and increased pest pressures are challenging New Hampshire farms," the Cheshire County Conservation District stated in a press release. "This climate grant though the NH County Conservation Districts seeks to support farmers in meeting those challenges."
This is the third year that the grants have been offered, and eight more farms received grants than in 2023. Farms with a variety of agricultural focuses, including vegetables, dairy farms, pasture-based livestock producers, flower farms and berry growers all benefited.
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