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 Farmer

It 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 Programming

Last 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 Agency

An 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 Farm

Arsenic-infected soils and invasive plants have led Roots Rising to pull its farm project from Springside Park.

Deputy MDAR Commissioner Visits Pittsfield Farmers Market

MDAR 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 Funding

Five farms in Berkshire County are benefiting from more than $26.3 million in agricultural grants announced by Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday.

State Officials Celebrate Agriculture Day at the State House

New Owner of Apple Barn Hopes to Continue its Legacy

Albright 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 Build

Owner 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 2023

This is a monthly column from the Northeastern Regional Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Governor Names Agricultural Resources Commissioner

Randle 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 Program

These 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.