 Clarksburg Farm Sees Loss in New Visitors with Bridge ClosureA generational farm is looking for new ways to keep people coming after a bridge closure has detoured traffic away.  Lanesborough's Square Roots Farm Looking to Install Solar PanelsSquare Roots Farm is looking to install solar arrays to generate power and provide shade for its livestock. Berkshire Land Trusts Support Farming and HousingPublicly oriented land trusts have differing specific priorities and approaches, but they operate on a similar basic strategy, in which a non-profit organization acquires land and buildings, and earmarks them for public needs and goals.  Prospect Meadow Farm Opens New Vocational BarnProspect Meadow Farm has officially opened a new barn to sell plants and other goods it produces.  Second Drop Farm Opens Cafe After Years of WorkThe family-owned farm was purchased in 2020, and the Elliots had planned to open a cafe soon after but pandemic made it harder to do so they decided to focus on the farm. McKay's Family Farm Takes Over Farm Stand in WilliamstownA new owner has taken over the former Chenail's Farm Stand at 877 Simmonds Road.  Create an Ad: Ioka Valley FarmFourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary showcased the harvest atmosphere of the four-generation family-owned farm and its fall activities as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.  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.  Junior Marketers: Ioka Valley FarmThis month, students depicted life at the four-generation family-owned and operated Ioka Valley Farm at 3475 Hancock Road, specifically highlighting its winter season when they sell Christmas trees. |
