Mass Dairy Farmers Honor Rep. Mark As Legislator of the Year
DALTON, Mass. — State Rep. Paul Mark was honored by the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers as legislator of the year.
At a picnic in Sunderland, Mark was given the award by MADF President Dave Shepard.
"The award was presented to him for his unwavering advocacy on behalf of the dairy industry of Massachusetts as well as recognition of his effective representation for his district, for agriculture, and for the environmental issues having a state wide impact," Shepard said. "He's a true leader among the legislative members of the house."
The Peru Democrat has been an advocate for local farms and argicultural products since taking office in 2011. He served as a member of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture from 2011 until 2015. He sponsored multiple farm-friendly bills and budget amendments.
"Dairy Farmers are some of the hardest workers this state has and to be named their legislator of the year is a great honor to me," Mark said. "The importance of helping these local farms remain viable cannot be overstated and I will continue to do everything I can to assist them at the state house and in the district."
Mark's district consists of 16 cities and towns, mostly rural and with many small, family-owned farms throughout Berkshire and Franklin Counties.
