Location: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Agricultural Law

This guide to agricultural law in New Hampshire is a reference for attorneys and farmers, designed to orient you to key legal issues facing farmers in the state. It provides background on small-scale farming and food business practices in New Hampshire, reviews key food and agricultural laws and legal issues, and provides references for more in-depth information.

The guide contains chapters on the following topics: labor and employment, legal organization structures, taxation, interstate commerce, weights and measures, food labeling, homestead operations, organic certification, farmers’ markets, milk regulations, animal health, land use and zoning, and municipal laws.

Agriculture Employment Rules for NH

Understanding labor and employment law is essential for operating a successful farm. Both federal and New Hampshire law treat agricultural work differently than other forms of employment. Depending on the size of the farm and the agricultural tasks done, an employee may be exempt from, for example, minimum wage. This guide is a brief look at what labor laws apply to farming activities to help New Hampshire agricultural employers and employees understand their rights and obligations. Most employee standards are detailed in Title 23 of New Hampshire’s statutes.

Intro to Co-Op Formation, New Hampshire

A cooperative (“co-op”) is a type of for-profit business that is communally owned and democratically managed by its members. This legal guide covers common types of co-ops, tax benefits of co-ops, benefits and risks, as well as how to form a co-op. It also covers a few requirements specific to New Hampshire.