Valley Bounty: Chamutka Farm
By JACOB NELSON, For the Gazette, May 14, 2021 As the month of May ripens, it’s rhubarb’s time to shine. While asparagus is a more celebrated[...]
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Valley Bounty: Sawmill Herb Farm
By JACOB NELSON, For the Recorder May 12, 2021 Western Massachusetts is home to thousands of edible plants, both farmed and wild. In modern society,[...]
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Orchard tour highlights importance of local farmers
The Recorder, May 12, 2021. By MARY BYRNE, Staff Writer SHELBURNE — During a wagon ride through Apex Orchards in full bloom on Tuesday afternoon[...]
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WRSI: Ashfield Farmers’ Market
WRSI, May 10, 2021. Dan Greene, from Good Bunch Farm, talks about the Ashfield Farmers' Market, which is opening for the season this Saturday. The[...]
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Valley Bounty: Skyline Trading Co
By JACOB NELSON, For the Recorder, May 5, 2021 Every day, to the delight of customers and restaurateurs alike, more and more local restaurants are[...]
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WRSI: Martin’s Farm Compost and Mulch
WRSI, April 30, 2021. Adam Martin, owner of Martin's Farm Compost and Mulch in Greenfield, talks about being part of the solution in western Massachusetts,[...]
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WRSI: Leyden Glen Farm
WRSI, April 26, 2021. Kristin Nicholas and Mark Duprey, owners of Leyden Glen Farm and their daughter Julia Nicholas Duprey, join Monte and talk about[...]
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Valley Bounty: Red Fire Farm
Daily Hampshire Gazette, April 23, 2021. Jacob Nelson As local farms gear up for the main growing season, a chorus rings out: “Sign up now[...]
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WRSI: Hungry Ghost Bread
WRSI, April 19, 2021. Cheryl Maffie, co-owner of Hungry Ghost Bread in Northampto,n talks about being a "yeast farmer" with their sourdough starter and getting[...]
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Valley Bounty: Bardwell Farm
It’s been months since the last winter squash were brought in from the field, and traditional early spring crops like asparagus are just beginning to[...]
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CISA discusses how farmers ‘kept the faith and moved forward’ in face of COVID-19
The Recorder, April 17, 2021.By MARY BYRNE, Staff Writer SOUTH DEERFIELD – The year 2020 was one of dramatic change and challenge, panelists echoed during[...]
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WRSI: Plainville Farm
WRSI, April 12, 2021. Wally Czajkowski of Plainville Farm in Hadley talks about selling wholesale, immigrant farm workers, and climate change.
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