Local farmers feeling the impact of partial govt. shutdown
Monday marks day 24 of the government shutdown.
800,000 federal workers continue to go without pay and with major departments being closed, the people they help[...]
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Time will tell if lack of snow affects sugaring
The Recorder, January 10, 2019, by Richie Davis
Except for this week’s scant snow showers, the lack of a white winter has, so far, left many[...]
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Some of North America’s best maple syrup comes from Williamsburg
Daily Hampshire Gazette, January 11 2019, by Andy Castillo
Most New Englanders probably wouldn’t consider 35 degree temperatures with a little bit of sleet and fog[...]
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Editorial: Sidehill Farm: Great news to start the new year
The Recorder, January 1, 2019. What a delight to head into the new year able to comment on the good news that is the growth[...]
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Sidehill owners offering farm, herd, will continue to make yogurt
The Recorder, December 29, 2018, by Richie Davis. The idea of starting a dairy farm now may seem even more improbable than it did 14 years[...]
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Wetter weather weighing on Pioneer Valley farmers
The Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 12, 2018, by Greta Jochem. Michael Docter has been farming for 28 years. His farm in Hadley, Winter Moon Roots,[...]
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Editorial: Plan for state agritourism commission good for WMass
The Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 7, 2018. Can we agree to help our local farmers diversify and become stronger? In so many ways over recent[...]
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Urban harvest: Holyoke freight container home to high-tech produce farm
The Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 7, 2018, by Greta Jochem. Two 40-foot shipping containers sit in an empty lot in the middle of downtown Holyoke[...]
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Local Farmers awarded grants for infrastructure improvement
WWLP, December 5, 2018. Western Massachusetts farmers were celebrated, recognized, and rewarded Wednesday night in Northampton. Smith College hosted the "Local Farmer Awards." 147 farmers[...]
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Modest grants big help for county’s small farms
The Recorder, December 5, 2018, by Richie Davis. The grants go for everything from a walk-in freezer to packaging and LED lighting – but they all[...]
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Of the Earth: Growing stories in the fields
The Recorder, December 4, 2018, by Wesley Blixt. Who knew that tales from the near reaches of the food system could be so funny and[...]
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One of the oldest stump sprouts Christmas tree farms in the world
The Daily Hampshire Gazette, November 29, 2018. Alongside a narrow dirt road in Ashfield is the prettiest little Christmas tree farm you’ve ever seen. An evergreen[...]
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