 Berkshire Grown Indoor Winter Farmers Market Season BeginsBerkshire Grown launches its 2024-2025 indoor Winter Farmers Market season on the weekend before Thanksgiving, in both North and South Berkshire County. Berkshire Grown to Raise $15k for Mobile Farmers MarketNational Farmers Market week highlights the role farmers markets play in providing communities with access to fresh, locally grown products. Hoosac Harvest Annual Seedling Swap ReturnsThe Swap will be held on May 25 at the North Adams Farmers Market on Main Street, North Adams. North Adams Farmers Market Moving to Main StreetThe Farmers Market will share space with Touchy Coffee that will occupy the former TD bank building for the month of May.  Berkshire Farmers Markets Awarded State GrantsMDAR is awarding funding to 23 organizations representing 31 farmers markets through the Farmers Market Sustainability Grant Program. Pittsfield Farmers Market Indoor SeasonThe monthly indoor market offers local Berkshire goods throughout the winter months.  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. Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Expands SNAP Program With GrantsThis financial assistance plays a role in bolstering food equity and ensuring that all community members have access to fresh, local, and nutrient-dense food, especially at a time when SNAP benefits nation-wide have been cut to pre-pandemic levels, according to a press release. Berkshire Grown Gets $87K Grant to Support Farmers MarketBerkshire Grown was awarded $86,886.83 from the state Department of Agricultural Resources to support its winter farmers market. |
