 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. |
