The Franconia Soaring Foundation was recently invited to participate in a Town Hall discussion with USDA’s Deputy Secretary, the VT/NH State Director for USDA Rural Development, and the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation. The meeting was hosted by Whaleback Mountain Ski Resort which recently received a USDA/NBRC partnership grant similar to what the FSF received in 2022.
The event began with a brief tour of Whaleback’s operations and then shifted into a facilitated conversation intended to give Deputy Secretary Torres Small and the delegation a sense of what federal actions might support the outdoor economy, particularly outdoor recreation.
The Franconia Soaring Foundation, represented by President Tom Ganse, was one of eight activities throughout the state selected to participate in the discussions.
Foundation President Tom Ganse (R), shares insights about the Foundation’s activities with (L-R) Chris Saunders, NH Federal Co-Chair, Northern Border Regional Commission, Sarah Waring, VT/NH State Director for USDA Rural Development, and Xochitl Torres Small, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, USDA.
Foundation President Tom Ganse (second from right) with other Town Hall participants from USDA, NBRC and the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation.