Young farmers fulfill their dreams of working the land
Jason Silverman, of Conway, decided he wanted to be a hay farmer at 2½ years old, after a neighbor[...]
Prospect Meadow Farm offers opportunities for farmhands with disabilities
Justin Cabral, 28, of Greenfield, remembers opening his first paycheck five years ago.
“I was like a kid[...]
Never too old to try something new
At 92, New Salem orchard owner diversifies with hard cider business
By DAVID McLELLAN, Staff Writer, The Recorder, September 20, 2019
Brewing something magical
Northfield hop yard, Colrain farm bring local flavors, aromas to craft beer
By MAX MARCUS, Staff Writer, The Recorder, September 20,[...]
We’ve got a crop just like everybody else
Franklin County hatcheries grow fish for public recreation
By DOMENIC POLI, Staff Writer, The Recorder, September 20, 2019
Something fishy[...]
Carving Out a Living on the Land
Conway author’s book about farming transcends its agricultural subject matter to something more profound
By ANDY CASTILLO, Staff Writer, The Recorder,[...]
For retirees, farming offers second career
By GRACE BIRD
For the Recorder
Before he bought a farm in Heath, Sonny Nartowicz wondered how he’d fill his days[...]
‘It’s one extreme to another’
Farmers struggle to maintain routine amid ever-changing weather
By MELINA BOURDEAU, Staff Writer, The Recorder, September 19, 2019
With the[...]
Sustainability, romance and cute goats
Through their passion for farming, Sunderland farmers have built a business and community
By TINKY WEISBLAT, For the Recorder, September 18,[...]
Farmers markets alive and thriving in Franklin County
By ANITA FRITZ, Staff Writer, The Recorder, September 18, 2019
It used to be if someone wanted fresh fruits or vegetables,[...]
Taking a chance on dairy farming
Sidehill Farm legacy farmers forge a symbiotic relationship with new owners
By ANDY CASTILLO, Staff Writer, The Recorder, September 18, 2019
Working for satisfaction, not to survive
Dairy farming a labor of love, but not financially sustainable for farmers
By ANITA FRITZ, Staff Writer, The Recorder, September 17,[...]