ServiceNet Cuts Ribbon on Vocational Farm to 'Sow Seeds of Hope'Whether it is planting flowers or growing fresh produce, the program is for "sowing seeds of hope" for those with developmental disabilities. BNRC Ensures Many Forks Farm Will Continue Under New FarmerIt took some time but, ultimately, with the help of the Berkshire Natural Resource Council, Wyrrick and Comstock were able to work out a plan for Many Forks Farm to continue under Comstock's ownership. ServiceNet Acquires Jodi's Flower Farm for Vocational ProgrammingLast week, ServiceNet announced its acquisition of the 16-acre flower farm on Crane Avenue. It will be renamed Prospect Meadow Farm Berkshires, which is a part of the agency's Developmental and Brain Injury Services division. Williamstown Gathering Info on Livestock at Request of State AgencyAn attempt by the town's health inspector to cooperate with a state agency sparked a minor controversy on social media over the weekend. Springside Park Not Viable for Roots Rising FarmArsenic-infected soils and invasive plants have led Roots Rising to pull its farm project from Springside Park. Deputy MDAR Commissioner Visits Pittsfield Farmers MarketMDAR Deputy Commissioner Winton Pitcoff pointed out that farmers are also a big contributor to the state's fight against climate change, as they steward the land, take care of natural resources and take care of natural resources. 5 Berkshire Farms Getting $550K in Grant FundingFive farms in Berkshire County are benefiting from more than $26.3 million in agricultural grants announced by Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday. New Owner of Apple Barn Hopes to Continue its LegacyAlbright had worked towards purchasing the barn for about a year, putting together all of the pieces that are needed to run and maintain the business. Red Shirt Farm Expanding With Store/Commercial Kitchen BuildOwner Jim Schultz detailed Red Shirt's organic, regenerative farming practices, low carbon footprint operations, and dedication to food access that led to building a store. Agriculture Counts: March 2023This is a monthly column from the Northeastern Regional Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Governor Names Agricultural Resources CommissionerRandle starts on March 6, 2023, as the twenty-first Commissioner and the first woman appointed to lead the Department. Adams Aggie Commission Recommends Town Adopt Farmland ProgramThese lands may not be on the soil survey but are being used for agriculture and, under the federal program, it would be up to towns to designate they are of "local importance" for preservation. Adams' Full Well Farm Celebrates 'Climate Battery' GreenhouseThe town hosted a ribbon cutting for Full Well Farm on Halloweeen to celebrate the opening of its new "climate battery" greenhouse. Agricultural Commissioner Visits Berkshire County FarmsOne of the main things Lebeaux heard throughout the day was validation for the Food Security Infrastructure Grant program that is through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The state Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) also works closely on the program. |