Tariffs and Tanks: Farming Under Pressure | Concord News

Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

A century-old dairy farm, Contoocook Creamery, pivoted to retail in 2021 to regain control over its operations — from calves to bottles — but now faces crushing costs from rising fuel, grain, and fertilizer prices, especially after Canadian imports hit by tariffs. Governor candidate Cinde Warmington visited to witness firsthand how these policies strain small farms, pledging immediate relief like suspending the state gas tax and urging Washington to listen. The farm owner hopes for stronger state support through agriculture departments and university research — warning that cutting these…