BEDFORD – Joppa Hill Educational Farm recently announced that it has been awarded a Climate Resilience Grant from the New Hampshire Conservation District’s Climate Resilience Program.

This grant will help to improve the farm’s pasture management and animal care by implementing rotational grazing practices, a key step toward the long-term health of the land and animals.

“We’re thrilled about this grant opportunity,” said Sarah Grosvenor, executive director of Joppa Hill. “While soil health may not sound like the most exciting topic, it’s a crucial part of keeping the farms’ land healthy. This project is an exciting step forward in promoting sustainable farming practices at the farm.”

Rotational grazing is a pasture management method where animals are moved between different grazing areas to let the grass rest and regrow. This helps keep pastures healthy, improves soil quality and gives animals fresh forage more often.

“This is the third year we have had the opportunity to award grant dollars to climate resilience projects in Hillsborough County amounting to over $100,000,” said Kerry Rickrode, district manager for the Hillsborough County Conservation District. “Conservation Districts created this farm viability program to improve the resilience of New Hampshire farms in the face of extreme weather events and a changing climate. Direct grants enable farms to invest in on-farm infrastructure, equipment and innovative practices that support farm profitability and the long-term viability for New Hampshire’s agricultural sector. We are very much looking forward to working with Joppa Hill Educational Farm on their Pasture Management project this year.”