Despite living in New England for almost my entire life, my whole knowledge of rhubarb, up until recently, consisted in knowing that it is preceded by “strawberry” and followed by “pie”. The incredible color and smell of the fresh rhubarb stalks at my neighborhood farmers’ market left me discontented with my ignorance, and so I [continue reading]Archive for Farmstands and Markets
Valley Bounty: Rhubarb
May
21
2016
Despite living in New England for almost my entire life, my whole knowledge of rhubarb, up until recently, consisted in knowing that it is preceded by “strawberry” and followed by “pie”. The incredible color and smell of the fresh rhubarb stalks at my neighborhood farmers’ market left me discontented with my ignorance, and so I [continue reading]Valley Bounty: Windowsill Herbs
May
14
2016
When the weather starts to warm up and the end of a winter filled with stews and root vegetables is finally in sight, I find myself wanting to fill my food with fresh spring herbs like dill, basil, and cilantro. Though we live on some of the best soil for farming in the country, there [continue reading]Pasture Day Welcomes Visitors to Barstow’s Longview Farm in Hadley
May
6
2016
MassLive, May 6th, 2016, by Elizabeth LaFond-Coppez. The next time you enjoy a glass of fresh milk or allow a bite of sharp cheddar cheese to complement your full bodied, red wine, give a toast to dairy cows and their farmers, near and far… To continue reading… [continue reading]
Vendor Opportunity: WGBY Asparagus Festival
May
2
2016
WGBY is planning to celebrate all things local and agricultural through the lens of a local crop at the 2016 WGBY Asparagus Festival.
The festivities will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 10:00-4:00 on the south side of the historic Hadley Town Common.
We want to give you –Farmers, Value added [continue reading]
The festivities will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 10:00-4:00 on the south side of the historic Hadley Town Common.
We want to give you –Farmers, Value added [continue reading]
Local Hero Profile: Sixteen Acres Garden Center
Apr
13
2016
By Aja Lippincott, Program AssociatePublished in CISA’s April 2016 Enews – Sign Up Here !
It’s a family affair at Sixteen Acres Garden Center in Springfield. Fifty-three years ago, after receiving his degree in horticulture from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, John Bordenuk founded his new [continue reading]
Savoring the Seasons: What’s the Economic Impact of Buying Local Food?
Apr
12
2016
The Recorder, April 12th, 2016, by Mary McClintock. Source: Ujamma Collective
Every day, I have a choice of what I eat, where it comes from, where I buy it.
I eat locally grown food for many reasons … including that it tastes great, I often know who grew it, I [continue reading]
Local nonprofit to take over Northampton’s popular Tuesday Market
Apr
12
2016
MassLive, April 12th, 2016, by Laura Newberry. Downtown Northampton’s popular Tuesday Market will be run by a new entity starting April 26 — but those perusing local produce and artisanal goods likely won’t see a difference. Want to find out more about this change? Check out the full article on [continue reading]
SNAP recipients can get half-price farm shares through Grow Food Northampton: Crimson & Clover Farm
Apr
5
2016
Source: Crimson & Clover FarmMassLive, April 5th, 2016, by Laura Newberry. Two local organizations are working to get fresh, locally grown produce into the hands of low-income residents. Crimson and Clover Farm, located on Spring Street in Florence, is preparing for its sixth season of offering half-off farm shares for [continue reading]
Mill Valley Milk Co. in Hadley fulfills passion for small-scale dairy farming
Apr
5
2016
Source: Gazettenet.comThe Daily Hampshire Gazette, April 5th, 2016, by Sarah Crosby
HADLEY — Laurie Cuevas of South Deerfield has been a farmer since the day she was born — it’s in her blood. And she had always dreamed about sharing her passion for small-scale dairy farming with the opportunity to [continue reading]
Valley Bounty: Shallots
Apr
2
2016
Source: Steve Brown PhotographyA close cousin of the onion, shallots are smaller and milder in flavor. Like garlic, they grow in clusters of bulbs, and can last for months if stored somewhere dry and cool. Their lighter flavor makes them well suited to eating raw; try them minced with balsamic vinegar [continue reading]
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