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New Hampshire House Bill (HB) 779 FN
With the passage of New Hampshire House Bill (HB) 779 FN this past spring, the sale of uninspected, processed whole rabbits in New Hampshire has been ... Learn More
Important information for New Hampshire poultry and rabbit producers
Important information for New Hampshire poultry and rabbit producers Learn More
This article identifies resources regarding recording keeping for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Learn More
New Hampshire and Maine Farmers benefit from individualized assistance
New Hampshire and Maine Cooperative Extensions team up to provided individualized assistance to fruit and vegetable farmers to do farm food safety pla... Learn More
NECAFS' Clearinghouse is an online, curated library of Farm Food Safety resources from reputable sources around the country. Learn More
Writing a Farm Description is a smart strategy for getting started on your Farm Food Safety Plan (FFSP). An FFSP is not required for farms whether the... Learn More
Updated Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training information. Learn More
New program assistant to work on farm food safety and integrated pest management. 
New Food and Agriculture program assistant Dan Birnstihl will work on farm food safety and integrated pest management.  He'll collect information on c... Learn More
The agricultural industry navigates new regulations and changing conditions brought on by the pandemic
The agricultural industry navigates new regulations and changing conditions brought on by the pandemic Learn More
The majority of produce farms in NH are “Qualified Exempt” under the guidelines for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)'s Produce Safety Rul... Learn More

Events

March 2, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30pm
This workshop will cover the latest rules and regulations surrounding selling meat, including rabbit, poultry, dairy products, and eggs at New Hampshire Farmers Markets. Interspersed with the rules…

Resources

In the 2022 FDA Food Code, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration clarified that food donations from food retailers and restaurants to charitable feedi... Learn More
General food safety guidelines for vendor booths, sampling, selling meat, raw milk and raw milk products, eggs, produce, and prepared foods. Learn More
Food safety tips for the organization, cleaning, and storage of reusable bags. Learn More
Produce from home gardens can be a good source of fruits and vegetables for individuals who rely on food pantries as a source of food. Use this checkl... Learn More
Resources and helpful information for mushroom production. Learn More

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