New Hampshire Association of Conservation Districts

04/23/2026

Attention Grafton county friends and residents! Don't miss the Grafton County Conservation District's Annual Meeting! It will be a night celebrating 80 years of conservation in Grafton County! We will be gathering on Saturday May 9th at 4:00pm for dinner, raffles, and opportunities to network with others in the conservation community.

Our keynote speaker, Dr. Orian Welling from the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, NH will present: "Science at the Extremes: CRREL’s Work in Cold Regions and Why it Matters Locally"

Please RSVP at [email protected] or (603) 787-6973

04/01/2026

Don't forget to sign up for this amazing opportunity to network with other beginning farms and learn all about the resources available to you🍎🥦🌽

>Workshop Alert<
Are you a beginner farmer, planning to start farming, or a seasoned farmer who wants to learn more about the resources available to you?

The Rockingham and Strafford County Conservation Districts, and partners, are hosting a free event to connect farmers with the agencies and organizations that serve farms in New Hampshire. Attendees will learn about technical assistance, grants, programs, and services that are available to them.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and talk with the participating agencies, organizations, and other new farmers. There will be informational handouts and light refreshments. The Districts will solicit some input from participants about their needs, priorities, and concerns as they pertain to conservation and agriculture so that they can better serve local farms.

Participating organizations and agencies include: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA Farm Services Agency, UNH Cooperative Extension, Southeast Land Trust, NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, the Farm Bureau, Walden Mutual Bank, the Conservation Districts, and more to be announced soon.

Help us get the word out about this event to any farmers in your life!

Check out our website for more info!
https://www.rockinghamccd.org/events
Or our friends in Strafford County's website!
https://www.straffordccd.org/events

03/03/2026

Now this is something to tweet about, but we're going to have to Facebook it instead! We're going Birding at Miller Farm in Vernon, VT, and want you to join us!

Learn new skills and about wildlife conservation on the farm! As spring approaches, learn more about the importance of delayed mowing and other wildlife considerations! Register here, https://www.cheshireconservation.org/event-details/birding-on-the-farm-miller-farm

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 Required

Please Note: Pets and service animals are not allowed at Birding on the Farm workshops due food safety regulations on working farms.

For questions or assistance in registration contact:
Email [email protected] or call (603) 904-3011
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Image Description: Half dark green and half white background. The green bird and red bird sit on branches. Image reads "Birding on the Farm Workshop Series @ Miller Farm. Join us for an exciting opportunity to bird on farms throughout our region! Learn new skills, and learn about wildlife conservation on the farm! March 17th @ 8AM-10AM: Miller Farm (park at Vernon Library), Vernon VT. Registration Required: cheshireconservation.org/events"

02/03/2026

TIMBER! One week left to register for the Active Timber Harvesting Tour!

Join CCCD and local Long View Forest foresters for a tour of an active timber harvest in the F***y Mason Forest.

The F***y Mason forest is a 286-acre property owned by the town of Walpole and managed by the Walpole Conservation Commission for recreation, wildlife habitat, and wood production. Take a walk in the woods to learn how forest management can balance all these goals.

Learn more about forest management and get to know a local hiking trail!
Learn more or register for this event, link in bio under events!
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Image Description: Dark green background with green and white stripes on right hand. A vertical photo of logs is placed next to the stripes. Image reads "Forestry Stewardship Workshop: Active Timber Harvest Tour. Join CCCD and local Long View Forest foresters for a tour of an active timber harvest in the F***y Mason Forest! February 7th, 10:00AM-12:00PM. F***y Mason Trailhead, Walpole NH. Presented by Walpole Conservation Commission, Cheshire County Conservation District, UNH Extension, Long View Forest, Antioch University New England, and NRCS. Registration is free and required: cheshireconservation.org/events"

01/21/2026

What is a Local Working Group?

Every spring each County Conservation District in New Hampshire hosts a Local Working Group. This meeting is open to the public and helps direct how federal dollars are spent to help farmers, forest owners, and other producers.

Check out your County Conservation District website to see when your Local Working Group is meeting and made sure your voice is heard! 📣

01/14/2026

Check out this grant opportunity through the Monadnock Food Coop!

The February 1st deadline for the Monadnock Food Co-Op Farm Fund Grant is three weeks away!

Farmers in Cheshire County and abutting NH towns, you're invited to apply for the Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund. Funds can be used to support a range of projects for your operation, including the purchase of equipment and infrastructure, packaging and labeling design needs, and technical assistance!

Apply and Learn More Here, https://www.cheshireconservation.org/farm-fund

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Image Description: image has a half blue and half white background with a red barn in the bottom right corner. The image reads "Apply for the 2026 Monadnock Food Co-Op Farm Fund Grant! Looking to grow your farm business? Grant opportunity open to farmers in Cheshire County and abutting NH towns! Open to farmers in Cheshire County and abutting NH towns! Apply by February 1, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit: cheshireconservation.org/farm-fund"

01/08/2026

Apply today! The Climate Resilience Grant funds climate adaptation and mitigation projects to improve on-farm resilience throughout the state of NH.

Applications are due February 1st, 2026!

If you have thought about applying or know a farmer who might be interested, now is your time! We would be more than happy to work with you and would love to field any questions!
Give us a call at 603-542-4891 or 603-504-1004
or email us at [email protected].

More information and to apply:
https://www.sccdnh.org/climate-grant

01/02/2026

New year, new equipment! 🚜🌽👩‍🌾 Did you know that all of the New Hampshire county conservation districts have farm equipment rentals available? This a great opportunity to try out a piece of equipment before purchasing it, or even save some money on a low-use machine.

Check out individual conservation district websites for availability and rental rates.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all of our New Hampshire partners and producers! We hope you take time this holiday season to rest and relax, and prepare for the new year.

12/17/2025

Free webinar alert! Our good friends at Carroll, Grafton, and Coos County Conservation districts are hosting a 4-part invasive species workshop. Register ahead of time using the link below:

https://www.carrollccd.org/workshops