Connecting the community through spice
Chilifest brings hot pepper connoisseurs to Sunderland
By MAX MARCUS, Staff Writer, The Recorder, September 16, 2019
SUNDERLAND — Probably[...]
Pioneer Valley has rich history of growing tobacco
By DOMENIC POLI, Staff Writer, The Recorder, September 16, 2019
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. But, other times, that[...]
Preserving the land
The state’s Agricultural Preservation Restriction program preserves farmland and maintains a quality of life
By ANITA FRITZ, Staff Writer, The Recorder,[...]
WRSI: Round Hill Farm
Farms, Big E chef teaming up to promote locally-sourced food
BELCHERTOWN, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — Along with the popular fried Oreos and cream puffs, this year, the folks at The Big E hope you will also[...]
Chilifest brings heat to late summer
By ANITA FRITZ
Staff Writer, The Recorder, September 11, 2019
SUNDERLAND — While temperatures start to cool as fall approaches, things[...]
Classrooms: Amherst educator named teacher champion for district gardening program
AMHERST — A program entering its fourth year that shows Amherst elementary school children how to[...]
WRSI: Riverland Farm
Good Bunch Farm: What it takes to become a farmer
Pat Leuchtman, The Recorder, September 7, 2019
Like many new students entering the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Daniel Greene of Charlemont did not know[...]
Grow Food Northampton lands $97K federal grant for farm to school programs
NORTHAMPTON — Education about farming and local food will receive a boost in Northampton Public Schools.
Grow[...]
Flower Farming in the Valley
By Going Green – Sep 5, 2019
When Missy Bahret started her farm in Amherst 16 years ago, she wanted to grow flowers; she’s a proponent[...]
Mass Appeal: Types of apples in the Pioneer Valley, with CISA
Claire Morenon, Communications Manager at Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture, gave a little taste test for apples available in our area.