Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced bipartisan legislation that would improve access to voluntary farm conservation programs administered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Kuster’s bill, the Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act, would reform current law that inadvertently prevents many small farmers from participating in programs with… Read more »

Peterborough, NH –Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) hosted a roundtable discussion with housing advocates, community planners, and other local leaders to discuss how Congress and the local community can better support housing needs in New Hampshire and across the country. A strong advocate for affordable housing, Kuster announced legislation she is developing to help… Read more »

Plainfield, NH – On October 16, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Ted Brady, New Hampshire Director for U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD), to announce 31 USDA Rural Development grants awarded to small farms and business across New Hampshire. These grants will support utilization of renewable energy generation and… Read more »

Durham, NH – On September 14, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with leadership from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) to discuss UNH’s efforts to support its student veterans and to tour the Agricultural Experiment Research Station at Woodman Farm in Durham. In addition to learning about UNH’s current initiatives to support students who have served or are… Read more »

Lebanon, NH – On August 25, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH02) joined with local, state and federal officials to announce that the former Lebanon College will reopen next year as a new branch of River Valley Community College. Kuster has been working with local stakeholders for the past two years on the reopening of the college. “I am thrilled to join with River Valley… Read more »

Westmoreland, NH – On August 19, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini visited with local farmers in the Monadnock Region to discuss the impacts of the 2014 Farm Bill and other issues facing New Hampshire’s agriculture community.  “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to welcome Administrator Dolcini to New… Read more »