Archive for Food in the Pioneer Valley
Benefit Art Auction in Deerfield, Feb. 25
Feb
8
2017
“The Titanic, oil on rolled canvas (6′ x 6′)”, Jane Trigère Art
On Saturday, February 25 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., art collectors Jane Trigère and Ken Schoen will auction off a collection of art to benefit seven, local non-profit agencies, including The Food Bank. The auction will take place at [continue reading]
‘We Always Need Food’ Nuestras Raices Official Says in Launching Farmer Training in Holyoke
Jan
28
2017
MassLive, January 26, 2017, by Mike Plaisance
Rafael Herrero was not guaranteeing jobs, but he made an interesting point about food Wednesday in discussing the new program at Nuestras Raices to train people to be farmers.
“Food is really important, is something that we need every day. It’s not [continue reading]
Conway Agricultural Commission to Hold Public Forum on ‘Right to Farm’
Jan
18
2017
The Recorder, January 18, 2017, by Andy Castillo
Town officials are seeking input on a proposed Right to Farm bylaw that might be voted into law at this year’s annual town meeting.
To that end, the Agricultural Commission will hold a public forum today seeking comments and input from town residents [continue reading]
Town officials are seeking input on a proposed Right to Farm bylaw that might be voted into law at this year’s annual town meeting.
To that end, the Agricultural Commission will hold a public forum today seeking comments and input from town residents [continue reading]
MassLive building offers new art gallery and musical performances in formerly vacant bank space
Dec
11
2016
As a result of the most recent Futurecity conference in Springfield, the MassLive building was inspired to develop and create a new public space.
SPRINGFIELD — As a result of the most recent Futurecity conference in Springfield, where Tim Jones, head of strategy for the London-based consulting firm, suggested that Springfield should emphasize [continue reading]
SPRINGFIELD — As a result of the most recent Futurecity conference in Springfield, where Tim Jones, head of strategy for the London-based consulting firm, suggested that Springfield should emphasize [continue reading]
Can County Find More Land for Food Growing?
Dec
9
2016
The Recorder, December 6, 2016, by Richie Davis
If ramping up agricultural output is going to become a reality, as outlined last year in food plans by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments and the Massachusetts Food Policy Council, it’s partially going to be by putting additional acres of farmland into production.
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If ramping up agricultural output is going to become a reality, as outlined last year in food plans by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments and the Massachusetts Food Policy Council, it’s partially going to be by putting additional acres of farmland into production.
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Off The Menu: Holiday offerings at Western Mass. restaurants
Dec
7
2016
Here’s a just a sampling of the merriment that’s being offered.
Thanks to area restaurant owners and operators, there is still plenty of holiday themed food and fun on the agenda for the next several weeks.
Here’s a just a sampling of the merriment that’s being offered.
30Boltwood, the restaurant in Amherst’s [continue reading]
Thanks to area restaurant owners and operators, there is still plenty of holiday themed food and fun on the agenda for the next several weeks.
Here’s a just a sampling of the merriment that’s being offered.
30Boltwood, the restaurant in Amherst’s [continue reading]
Drought Puts Squeeze on Valley Farmers
Nov
30
2016
The Daily Hampshire Gazette, November 28, 2016, by Jack Suntrup
Farmer fortunes are tied to the elements. Too much rain or too little can have the same effect — a spoiled growing season.
Much of New England has been snared in drought conditions since April. The National [continue reading]
MA Question 3 Roundup
Nov
3
2016
At CISA, we’ve been following the debate around Ballot Question #3 with great interest. The proposed change to the rules around animal confinement would impact the practices and livelihood of one farm family in the state, and it would prohibit the sale of eggs and meat from animals that have been confined.
Our work [continue reading]
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Peanut butter and jelly drive to aid hungry neighbors
Oct
20
2016
Lavery Greenfield and friends collecting PB&J in 2014
For the last 4 years, Lavery Greenfield (age 10) and a band of fierce, young ladies have taken October and November to raise awareness for food insecurity in the Pioneer Valley by asking for donations of jars of peanut butter and [continue reading]
Hiring: Post-Harvest Manager – Queen’s Greens
Oct
20
2016
Queen’s Greens is seeking a Post-Harvest Manager. Queen’s Greens is an organic vegetable farm in North Amherst and Sunderland Massachusetts. We grow baby greens, herbs and select vegetables. During the winter we grow spinach in our greenhouses. This is a year-round position for which we are seeking candidates who are interested in a long-term position.
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