Every five years, the US Department of Agriculture conducts a national census, providing for states, including New Hampshire, a snapshot of agriculture in the state, trends on the rise, the health of farms and farming activities.
The most recent census covers from 2012 to 2017 and the final report was issued in April.
Tune in herefor this month’s edition of New Hampshire Business Matters.
This month’s guest on New Hampshire Business Matters is Gail McWilliam Jellie, of the state’s Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food, talking about some of the findings in this year’s census report.
New Hampshire Business Matters airs monthly on WTPL-FM 107.7
Some highlights:
Average farm size is slightly smaller than 2021
Farm-related income is up 29 percent
The number of women operating farms has increased about 20 percent from 2012.
Tune in for an interesting discussion about the state of agriculture and how it contributes to the New Hampshire economy.
Developed as a way to help the more than 300 Granite State companies and manufacturers involved in these industries diversify their customer base, NHADEC is growing its membership outside of New Hampshire.
With partnerships established with AeroMontreal and the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium, NHADEC is fast becoming an international resource for companies looking for partnerships and other relationships with those here in New Hampshire.
Join NHADEC for its annual networking event on June 15. Meet others in the industry and hear about industry trends. Register today!
Aero/defense is one of the fastest growing industries in the state and NHADEC is taking it to new heights. On our monthly radio show yesterday on WTPL-FM, acting Director Chris Way and NHADEC executive Director Dawn Wivell talked about what’s new and what’s happening.
Now that we have seen the last of the snow (inasmuch as we can say that for New Hampshire in April!), there are those who can’t wait to sink their hands into the dirt and get going on their garden.
New Hampshire Business Matters airs at 3:05 pm every third Wednesday on WTPL-FM, 107.7
Agriculture, at $1.5 billion, is a big contributor to our economy and according to the state Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food, the number of New Hampshire farms increase 5 percent according to the 2012 Agricultural Census, at a time when farms were decreasing nationwide by 4 percent.
On our monthly radio show this week, Gail McWilliam Jellie of the Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food, was our guest this week and talked about what’s happening in this industry.
On the third Wednesday of every month, New Hampshire Business Matters hits the airwaves on 107.7 The Pulse with interesting topics that relate to making our economy stronger.
As yesterday was the third Wednesday of August, Director Carmen Lorentz was on WTPL-FM with guest Dr. Eric Feldborg, director of Career and Technical Education at the NH Department of Education.
While it’s not quite time to brew the pumpkin spice coffee, back-to-school season is just around the corner. Carmen and Eric had a great discussion about the value of career and technical education centers and the opportunities they offer for students.
If you’re unfamiliar, listen to the show and share with parents of high school students.
Lorna Colquhoun
Communications Director
Division of Economic Development
Every month, we hop on the airwaves at WTPL-FM here in Concord and talk about business, programs and anything relating to the state’s economy.
This month, Michael Power of the New Hampshire Job Training Fund was the guest and if you’re connected to a business in the state, this is worth a listen, as Michael talks about the fund, how companies use it and how it helps our businesses stay competitive.
Tune us in at 3 pm on the third Wednesday of every month at 107.7FM in the greater Concord area.
Lorna Colquhoun
Communications Director
Division of Economic Development
The ice went out of Lake Winnipesaukee a couple of days ago, temperatures continue to warm up and it’s a good time to catch up on what’s happening with our friends down the hall at the Division of Travel and Tourism Development, the folks who bring you VisitNH.gov.
DTTD Director Vicki Cimino, right, sat down with Carmen Lorentz, director of the Division of Economic Development, on this month’s edition of New Hampshire Business Matters, which can be heard at 3 pm on the third Wednesday of every month at FM 107.7 WTPL.
Lorna Colquhoun
Communications Director
Division of Economic Development
