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Demand for trees strong as Christmas season opens

Dec 3 2020
Daily Hampshire Gazetter, November 29, 2020 By CHRIS GOUDREAU,  Staff Writer With no end in sight for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that many Americans have been turning to a holiday tradition — Christmas trees — more than in years past.
Wholesale tree farmers and small cut-your-own tree lots have been [continue reading]

Volunteer Opportunity: Easthampton Winter Farmers’ Market

Nov 16 2020
The Easthampton Winter Farmers’ Market is seeking volunteers! We are looking for someone to staff the market for three dates: November 29th, December 6th, and/or December 27th. Duties include greeting customers as well as processing credit card and SNAP transactions.
You can choose to volunteer for just one or two of these dates, or [continue reading]

PRIME PICKING CONDITIONS

Oct 20 2020
By TALIA GODFREY, For the Recorder, October 17, 2020

Hunting apples was an all-day affair for Nick Suter and Amber LaFrancis, of Ludlow, beginning when Suter’s two boys, 3 and 5 years old, disappeared into the rows of Apex Orchard in Shelburne Falls. With small hands just big enough to hold ripe [continue reading]

Early apple season begins during peak peach season at Franklin County farms

Sep 2 2020
WWLP, August 26, 2020, by: Katrina Kincade
DEERFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s peak peach season in Franklin County with another fruit starting to make its seasonal appearance.
Not only are we in the peak of peach season but early apples are ready at local farms up in Franklin County. [continue reading]

Distributing a healthy lifestyle

Aug 24 2020
The Recorder, August 20, 2020.
This summer, Greenfield-based LifePath has distributed approximately 625 free farmers market coupon booklets to area seniors, each is worth around $25.
The coupons are a part of an annual program from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, designed to help elders get fresh, local fruits and vegetables and [continue reading]

Sweet corn season sees strong summer sales

Aug 20 2020
The Recorder, August 12, 2020. By ZACK DeLUCA, Staff Writer
DEERFIELD — Each year, families look forward to backyard summer barbecues and the fresh taste of local sweet corn. Despite weather-related delays to the start of the growing season, farmers say sales have been particularly strong this summer.
The Ciesluk Farm [continue reading]

Pick-your-own farms adapt to COVID rules

Jul 21 2020
The Recorder, July 20, 2020. By ZACK DeLUCA, Staff Writer
With the “pick-your-own” blueberry season now off to a busy start, local farmers say 2020 could prove to be a banner year despite the COVID-19 policies that are in place.
Located at 9 North Street in Whately, Quonquont farm opened for [continue reading]

Strawberry season has begun!

Jun 16 2020
Strawberry season has begun and pick your own farms are still welcome people, just check with them about what Covid-19 safety protocols they have in place.   Simple Gifts Farm U-pick info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1118293868554621/?event_time_id=1118293878554620   Pie in the Sky U-pick info: https://www.facebook.com/pg/UPickNoho/posts/?ref=page_internal   Warner Farm U-pick info: https://www.facebook.com/pg/warnerfarm1718/posts/?ref=page_internal (They also have a CSA)   Smiarowski Farm [continue reading]

Farmers markets readying to open — but with new rules

May 11 2020
Daily Hampshire Gazette, May 5, 2020 , By GRETA JOCHEM and SCOTT MERZBACH, Staff Writers
Farmers markets in Northampton and Amherst could soon open for the season but with revised rules and regulations that aim to keep customers and vendors safe from being infected by and spreading the novel coronavirus.
Last week, [continue reading]

Volunteers needed: Pioneer Valley farmers’ markets

May 6 2020
Farmers’ markets in the Pioneer Valley need your help! Farmers’ markets are working diligently with local officials and agencies to keep everyone safe as they plan for their seasons. They are looking for volunteers to help guide customers through the changes so that our communities can continue to access the freshest options for local food [continue reading]

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