July 2011 Ag News
Join ESI Solar for an informative session on solar energy - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
ESI will cover a multitude of topics including incentives, energy credits and whether to lease, own or have your system provided to you at no cost under a power purchase agreement. THE EVENT IS AUGUST 4TH AT Allora Ristorante STARTING AT 6:00 PM

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Comment NOW to USDA on "Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement" - Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The most powerful players in the leafy green industry are pushing the National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (NLGMA).   The sellers, processors, or distributors that sign on to the rule will require that the farmers they purchase from comply with its standards. The rule adds a second and conflicting layer of food safety standards and audits on top of FDA food safety rules. read more ...
Massachusetts Agriculture Legislative Alert - Tuesday, July 12, 2011
There are three bills that are critically important to Massachusetts Agriculture which are scheduled to be heard by the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture on July 21 at 10 am. read more ...
Speed Coaching Event - Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Food & beverage and hospitality entrepreneurs will have the unique opportunity to get live, personalized advice from local professionals and Samuel Adams read more ...
USDA Invites Applications for Value Added Producer Grant to Assist Farmers - Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Applications are being accepted for grants to provide economic assistance to independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives and agricultural producer groups through the Value-Added Producer Grant Program. read more ...

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