Green Alliance Joins Forces with Northeast Organic Farmers Association

In an effort to support local agriculture, maximize environmental protection, and promote human health and wellness, the Green Alliance is partnering with the Northeast Organic Farmers Association's New Hampshire chapter (NOFA-NH). The Alliance is agreen business union that links sustainable businesses with eco-conscious communities in New England. NOFA-NH advocates for organic and sustainable agriculture, family-scale farming and homesteading both rural and urban, agricultural justice, and related issues in NH. The partnership consists of, discounted services for each membership base, co-membership deals for the public, and co-promotion of the two organizations' services

By increasing awareness about NOFA-NH to the Green Alliance's commercial and citizen communities, we can increase demand for local, organic food, and create additional jobs in New Hampshire's agricultural industry, said Sarah Brown, executive director of the Green Alliance. At a time when far too much of our food is trucked in from thousands of miles away, we want to highlight the enormous benefits of buying from local, organic farmers who produce top notch produce and meats while protecting our natural resources.

The public can now pay $50 to obtain a 12-month membership in the Green Alliance and a 2011 calendar-year membership in NOFA-NH. That dual membership will entitle members to discounts at more than 90 businesses in Eastern New England, as well as discounts on NOFA-NH's events and bulk orders, all while supporting sustainable businesses and local, organic agriculture.

Partnering with the Green Alliance will enable us to increase our exposure among the region's eco-conscious communities, and to the green business sector, said Scott Morrison, NOFA-NH co-president. These are groups that have traditionally supported organic farming, and we're confident our mission and message will strongly resonate with these groups.

Co-membership in the Green Alliance and NOFA-NH is available through both organizations.

For more information: Green Alliance: www.greenalliance.biz   Northeast Organic Farming Association New Hampshire: www.nofanh.org