Massachusetts Consumers Get More Raw Milk
Massachusetts dairy lovers may find themselves having more access to raw milk in the coming months thank to proposed legislation that would reform the state’s dairy policies. Raw milk is…
Massachusetts Senator Holding Farm Tours
Massachusetts Senator William “Mo” Cowan is holding a series of farm tours to better gage the needs of the Bay State’s farm community in advance of the 2013 Farm Bill…
Massachusetts to Allow Seafood Sales at Farmers Markets
State officials in Massachusetts are considering revising farmers’ market regulations to allow the expanded sale of shellfish at local markets. The revised rules would allow shellfish, such as shrimp and…
Massachusetts Farmers get Assistance
Massachusetts farmers in 12 counties are now eligible for disaster relief loans. Governor Deval Patrick announced that Berkshire, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth and Worcester counties as…
Massachusetts Disaster?
Massachusetts governor Deval L. Patrick is asking for government help after a cool, wet summer that left farmers and producers' crops in limbo. Patrick wrote a letter to U.S. Department…