September 2011 Ag News
HSUS Hearing Notice Information - Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Fast Action Needed by Farm Bureau Members!  Two bills posing a real threat to Massachusetts agriculture are scheduled to be heard before the Joint Committee on Judiciary on October 5. read more ...
Do you or your relative have a medicine cabinet full of medications? - Friday, September 23, 2011
Get rid of them safely on the free collection day, Saturday, October 29, 2011.
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MassGrown Agri-Google Map to Find an Orchard Near You - Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Purchasing Massachusetts-grown apples is an ideal way to celebrate the autumn harvest and support local farmers at the same time. For a list of Massachusetts apple orchards, pick-your-own apple farms, and farmers' markets and roadside produce stands, DAR has an easy-to-use farm finder at www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/map.htm read more ...
FEMA Inspecting Damaged Residences In Berkshire & Franklin Counties - Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Inspectors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are contacting disaster applicants in Berkshire and Franklin counties whose primary home or rental residence had losses caused by Tropical Storm Irene during the August 27-29 period. read more ...
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) - UMass You Tube training - Parts 1-10 - Monday, September 12, 2011

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) - UMass You Tube training - Parts 1-10

Instructional series on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

Presented by Richard Bonanno, Ph.D., UMass Extension Educator, University of Massachusetts and Massachusetts Farm Bureau President

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Request for Applications - Urgent Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Grant Program - Friday, September 09, 2011

The Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center is pleased to announce the availability of funding for its new Urgent IPM Grant Program, which is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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Campaign on T Helps Riders Find Farms, Farmers’ Markets, Fairs and Orchards - Friday, September 09, 2011
With the fall harvest  getting underway, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner Scott J. Soares yesterday joined Acting MBTA General Manager Jonathan Davis at Copley Square to kick off a campaign aimed at steering MBTA commuters to local farms, farmers’ markets, agricultural fairs, pick-your-own orchards and aquaculture sites. read more ...
Fall Online Courses for Farmers Open for Registration! - Friday, September 09, 2011
The growing season is still in full swing, but here at the Northeast Beginning Farmer Project, we're already thinking about "education season". Six of our 7 online courses - including 4 new topics - are still open for registration, ready to help you continue your farming education. read more ...
The Middlesex Conservation District wants your input - Tuesday, September 06, 2011
The 2008 farm bill set aside money for conservation efforts and stressed the importance of local input. read more ...
Farm Credit East Assists Northeast Customers in Irene Recovery - Friday, September 02, 2011
Farm Credit East expresses its sorrow and concern for all of those affected by Hurricane Irene. Farmers throughout major sections of the Northeast, including parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, have experienced significant damage to crops, livestock, barns, roads and other structures. read more ...
Food Safety Advice to Commercial Growers - Thursday, September 01, 2011
Flood waters are likely to contain contaminants. These may come from upstream farms and rural septic systems, urban lawns and roadways, industrial sites or overflow from municipal sewage systems. read more ...
Introducing 'Harvest to Hand' Free iPhone App - Thursday, September 01, 2011
Farm Family is pleased to introduce Harvest to Hand, an exciting new iPhone app designed to give consumers a convenient way to support a sustainable way of life for local agriculture across America. read more ...
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Federal Disaster Assistance Programs Available Following Irene
-Mass Farm Bureau encourages farmers with crop loss or damage to contact USDA Farm Service Agency and their federal crop insurance agent.

Federal Disaster Assistance Programs Available Following Irene (PDF)

-Last week, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminded producers of upcoming deadlines for disaster assistance.  read more...

-USDA Assisting Growers, Livestock and Milk Producers Damaged by Hurricane Irene. read more...

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