 Community Conversation Focuses on Local Farming, FoodThere are plenty of people within the Berkshire community concerned about food insecurity, and that worry hasn't been limited to just consumers.  Sandisfield Orchard Preparing for Apple SeasonSandisfield Orchard is preparing for the apple-picking season, while working on expansions to support the farm for years to come.  Aggie Commissioner Stresses Food Access During Berkshires TourOne of the barriers contributing to food insecurity in the Berkshires is transportation to local nutritious food because of the distribution channels or food access points, the commissioner said.  Roots Rising Receives Grant for Farm & Education CenterRoots Rising recently received a $200,000 Cultural Facilities Fund grant to help build a new farm and education center.  ServiceNet Cuts Ribbon on Vocational Farm to 'Sow Seeds of Hope'Whether it is planting flowers or growing fresh produce, the program is for "sowing seeds of hope" for those with developmental disabilities.  BNRC Ensures Many Forks Farm Will Continue Under New FarmerIt took some time but, ultimately, with the help of the Berkshire Natural Resource Council, Wyrrick and Comstock were able to work out a plan for Many Forks Farm to continue under Comstock's ownership.  ServiceNet Acquires Jodi's Flower Farm for Vocational ProgrammingLast week, ServiceNet announced its acquisition of the 16-acre flower farm on Crane Avenue. It will be renamed Prospect Meadow Farm Berkshires, which is a part of the agency's Developmental and Brain Injury Services division.  Williamstown Gathering Info on Livestock at Request of State AgencyAn attempt by the town's health inspector to cooperate with a state agency sparked a minor controversy on social media over the weekend. |
