Education to Employment Program Closes Gaps in Many Ways
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Archive for Politics and the Economy
Amherst Boasts Some Positive Transitions
Jan
11
2019
National Science Foundation Selects UMass Amherst As Innovation Corps Site
Oct
27
2018
“The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that it has selected UMass Amherst to be one of its national network of Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Sites. The program is intended to increase research commercialization and campus startups while enriching existing innovation infrastructure. Organizers hope to help new ventures bring economic development and jobs to the region.”
National Science Foundation [continue reading]
National Science Foundation [continue reading]
Interview: American Farmland Trust
Oct
13
2018
http://www.buylocalfood.org/upload/news/2018/American.Farmland.Trust.10.8.2018.mp3
WRSI, October 8, 2018. Nathan L’Etoile of the American Farmland Trust (and Four Star Farms in Northfield) joins Monte and Phil to discuss how the federal Farm Bill is developed and what impacts it has [continue reading]
Sugar Maples, a Proverbial Canary in the Changing Climate
Sep
24
2017
Cornucopia’s Take: As our climate changes, many species are disappearing from their native habitat, and sugar maples are one that is in danger. Sap farmers are tapping other trees for syrup now, including the more hardy red maple. Many people are planning adaptations to the changing climate, and more study and discussion [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]
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]
Our work [continue reading]
Question 3 Would Phase Out ‘Extreme’ Confinement of Farm Animals
Oct
25
2016
The Daily Hampshire Gazette, October 20th, 2016, by Kaitlin Junod
While proponents of Question 3 on the Nov. 8 ballot praise it as a way to prevent animal cruelty and promote responsible farming, some in Massachusetts worry the measure will have unintended economic consequences.
“An Act to Prevent Cruelty to Farm [continue reading]
While proponents of Question 3 on the Nov. 8 ballot praise it as a way to prevent animal cruelty and promote responsible farming, some in Massachusetts worry the measure will have unintended economic consequences.
“An Act to Prevent Cruelty to Farm [continue reading]
The Cultivator – Fall 2016
Sep
8
2016
The Fall 2016 Cultivator, Cornucopia’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Download the PDF here .
In it you’ll find:
Cover story: Toothless GMO Food Labeling Bill Becomes Law Commentary: A REAL Apple a Day Feature: Cornucopia Asks Regulators to Block Merger Beneficial Wildlife Preserving Organic History Local Food [continue reading]
In it you’ll find:
Cover story: Toothless GMO Food Labeling Bill Becomes Law Commentary: A REAL Apple a Day Feature: Cornucopia Asks Regulators to Block Merger Beneficial Wildlife Preserving Organic History Local Food [continue reading]
Off The Menu: Number of independent restaurants dwindling
Sep
3
2016
Is the independent restaurant becoming an endangered species?
Recent findings published by the NPD Group, a major consumer research firm, suggest that it’s becoming harder and harder for independents to survive in the restaurant ecosystem.
The number of independent restaurants nationwide, NDP reports, has dropped by some 19,000 over the past four years. [continue reading]
Recent findings published by the NPD Group, a major consumer research firm, suggest that it’s becoming harder and harder for independents to survive in the restaurant ecosystem.
The number of independent restaurants nationwide, NDP reports, has dropped by some 19,000 over the past four years. [continue reading]
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