As of March 1st, New Hampshire farmers who suffered significant crop losses due to extreme weather in 2023 may apply for the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture’s Crop Loss Program, which aims to provide immediate relief to farms in need prior to the 2024 growing season. Low temperatures and late frosts in mid-May caused considerable damage to fruit crops throughout the state, and record level precipitation and subsequent flooding caused additional losses throughout the Summer and Fall.
The state reports that it will be reviewing applications for the $8 million relief program weekly in order to provide support to those eligible in a timely manner. This is an excellent show of support for our hardworking Granite State farmers, and we encourage any of our customers who qualify to apply before the May 15th deadline. Criteria for eligibility and instructions on how to apply can be found on the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture’s website.
NH Department of Agriculture Launches Crop Loss Program, Accepting Applications