Walpole, NH (September 18, 2023) –The Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund program, in partnership with the Cheshire County Conservation District, will be accepting applications from local farmers beginning October 1. Over the last eight years, the Farm Fund has awarded over $152,000 in grants to 19 local farms.

The Farm Fund helps local farms develop their production for wholesale markets, including selling to the Monadnock Food Co-op and Food Connects. Funding supports a range of projects, including the purchase of equipment and infrastructure, farmland conservation, packaging and labeling design needs, and technical assistance.

This year, there will be an additional funding category for emergency disaster relief to address the financial strain of crop and/or livestock loss caused by weather events in 2023. Farmers who have experienced losses are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the Farm Fund will open on October 1, 2023

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Applications for emergency relief are due October 31, 2023 

All other applications are due February 1, 2024

Application materials and more information are available at: cheshireconservation.org/farm-fund. 

About Monadnock Food Co-op:

The Monadnock Food Co-op is a community-owned food store offering a diverse selection of local, organic, and natural foods to the Monadnock region. The Co-op is located at 34 Cypress Street in Keene, right off of Main Street via Eagle Court: monadnockfood.coop.

About The Cheshire Country Conservation District:

The Cheshire County Conservation District promotes the conservation and responsible use of our natural and agricultural resources for the people of Cheshire County by providing technical, financial, and educational assistance. Our goal is to encourage the stewardship of healthy soils, productive ecologically sound farms, diverse wildlife, productive sustainable forests, healthy watersheds, and clean water to ensure those resources are available for future generations. Established in 1945, the Conservation District operates out of Walpole, NH where we work alongside the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners. For more information contact Amanda Littleton at 603-756-2988 ext.4 or email at amanda@cheshireconservation.org

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