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The Division of Regulatory Services is responsible for assuring compliance with New Hampshire laws and the administrative rules of the department governing the marketing of certain farm commodities. The division provides inspection services for farm products including apples, cider, eggs, potatoes, honey and maple products. The Division also administers the Seal of Quality Program and is accredited by USDA to provide Organic Certification services in the state.
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Guidelines for Selling Shelled Eggs
2009 Manure Exchange
Personnel of the Division inspect and sample feed, seed, fertilizer, liming material and horticultural growing media in accordance with state laws and rules governing the labeling and quality of these products. The Division administers the Agricultural Nutrient Management Grant Program and assists with the resolution of complaints dealing with the management of agricultural nutrients.
Feed, Fertilizer, Liming Materials, Seed and Horticultural Growing Media:
New Hampshire laws require that Commercial Feeds including Pet Foods, Commercial Fertilizers, Agricultural Liming Materials, and Horticultural Growing Media be registered annually prior to distribution in the state. Products must meet label requirements intended to provide consumers with important information about the analysis, ingredients and intended uses of the product. The Division samples and tests several hundred products each year to assure compliance with label guarantees.
The New Hampshire Seed Law requires a license for seed labelers who distribute seed for planting purposes. The law requires seed packages to be labeled with information relative to germination and purity percentages. A list of weed seed species that are designated as either restricted or prohibited is established under the administrative rules of the program. Samples of seed are collected in the marketplace and tested for conformance with label guarantees.
| You are now able to fill in your applications online, however, if a SIGNATURE is required anywhere on the form, you may fill in the form as necessary, but save the form to your computer, download and print the form, sign the form in the appropriate locations and send to our offices with the appropriate remittance due. If you do not follow these instructions, your application will not be processed properly. Should you encounter any difficulties with the applications, please contact us at 271-2753 or 271-3685. |
Best Management Practices:
State law under RSA 431:33 requires the department to respond to complaints involving the mismanagement of manure, agricultural compost and chemical fertilizer. The Division coordinates inspections to sites where these materials are suspected of causing environmental contamination or nuisance type problems. The Department has published and distributes a "Manual of Best Management Practices for Agriculture in New Hampshire." Complaint resolution focuses on non-punitive methods.
To view the Best Management Practices click on the below link:
Manual of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Agriculture in New Hampshire NEW JULY 2008
Organic Certification Program
Farm Products
The Division provides quality assurance services for certain farm products produced in the state. Assistance with grading and labeling in accordance with state laws is available for the following commodities: Apples, Cider, Eggs, Honey, Maple Products, Potatoes, and Organic Foods.
Agricultural Nutrient Management Grant Program
The ANM grant program can provide financial assistance to agricultural land and livestock owners in helping prevent water quality impairments caused by manure, fertilizer and compost. The grants can also assist with educational programs in nutrient management.
 ANM Fact Sheet
ANM Application Form
View a list of Division of Regulatory Services Publications
Visit the Contact Us page for Division of Regulatory Services contact information.
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