Columnist Claire Morenon: Valley farms in their teenage years at a critical juncture
The Daily Hampshire Gazette, February 25, 2020
In the farming world, there’s a lot of focus on two groups: family farms that have been sustained[...]
WRSI: Winter Farmers’ Markets
A serene visit to Quonquont Farm
Pat Leuchtman, The Recorder, February 15, 2020
Last September, I got to visit Quonquont Farm in Whately with other members of the Greenfield Garden Club. I[...]
WRSI: Westfield State University
Western Massachusetts farmers till success with innovation, adaptability
The Connecticut River valley is home to a vibrant local food system that is both[...]
Warmer winters could impact local fruit crops
(WGGB/WSHM)Ryan Trowbridge, Jacob Wycoff
You may have noticed winter’s getting shorter and shorter, resulting in earlier arrivals of spring.
For example, last month was the ninth warmest[...]
Say cheese! Sunderland’s Thomas Farm & Dairy chevre earns rave reviews
Among the many farms in the Franklin County town of Sunderland, Thomas Farm & Dairy[...]
Editorial: It’s not hip to suspend HIP
The Greenfield Recorder
There’s a saying, ‘If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” By the same token, when something’s working, keep it up. That would apply[...]
WRSI: Ox and Robin Seed
State suspends HIP from Feb. 23 to May 15
Money again runs short for food benefits boosting local farm produce
By ANITA FRITZ, Staff Writer, The Recorder, February 3, 2020
