Promoting Local Agriculture and Rural Development

Kuster Calls on Appropriations Committee to Assist Struggling Dairy Farms

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) wrote to the House Appropriations Committee with 15 other members of Congress, calling for action to assist struggling American dairy producers. Over the past two years, dairy producers have experienced a significant drop in milk prices, increasing the challenges that many American dairy producers are facing. “As you continue to work on…

Kuster Calls for Action from Agriculture Secretary to Support New Hampshire Dairy Farms

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) wrote to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack calling for action to protect struggling New Hampshire dairy farmers. Over the last year, New Hampshire dairy farmers have faced a number of significant challenges that have impacted their bottom lines and threatened the industry as a whole. The letter follows a forum Kuster held last month in Claremont…

Kuster Applauds USDA Pilot Program to Provide Transitional Housing in New Hampshire for People in Recovery

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) welcomed today’s announcement by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that New Hampshire has been chosen to host two USDA pilot programs that will improve access to affordable transitional housing to people in recovery for substance use disorders. One of the programs, announced today by the USDA, would make USDA owned properties…

Kuster Hosts Granite State Dairy Farmers to Discuss Challenges Facing Industry

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Claremont, NH – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, gathered dairy farmers from around New Hampshire to discuss the challenges that are facing the dairy industry. Over the last year, New Hampshire dairy farmers have faced a number of significant challenges that have impacted their bottom lines and threatened the industry as a…

Kuster Hosts Drinking Water Infrastructure Forum in Nashua

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This morning, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) brought together leaders from federal, state and local environmental agencies, public health organizations, and experts from across the Nashua area to discuss the health of New Hampshire’s drinking water infrastructure. The forum allowed stakeholders to discuss the importance of maintaining quality water infrastructure for…

Kuster Statement on USDA disaster designation to assist NH farmers

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s announcement that eight New Hampshire counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas, stemming from losses suffered because of freeze and  unseasonably warm temperatures in February, March and April of this year. “I am…

North Country Adventures

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Hi everyone: I recently made one of my favorite trips of the summer: a visit to New Hampshire’s beautiful North Country, and I am excited to share it with you! I had the opportunity to visit with residents and community leaders all over the North Country, with stops and events in Berlin, Colebrook, Bethlehem, Woodstock, and more. The weather was gorgeous, and it was fantastic to…

Kuster Hosts North Country Affordable Housing Roundtable

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North Woodstock, NH - Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) brought together local housing providers, business leaders, community planners, and other stakeholders to discuss housing needs in the Lincoln-Woodstock area and throughout the North Country.  “Safe and affordable housing is absolutely essential for communities here in the North Country and throughout the Granite…

Kuster tours North County Transportation Project Sites

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Concord, NH - Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined N.H. Transportation Commissioner Victoria Sheehan for a tour of several North Country road projects that are essential to both the safety of Granite State drivers and the economic health of the North Country.  Congresswoman Kuster worked for nearly two years to help secure the federal funds supporting the crucial…

During visit to Litchfield farm, Kuster Announces New Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Farm Conservation Programs

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Litchfield, NH – This morning, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined with local farmers, state officials, and other agriculture leaders to announce the introduction of her bipartisan Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act during a visit to Normanton Grass-fed Beef in Litchfield. Kuster’s bill would cut red tape and increase savings for local farms like Normanton’s…