Massachusetts YF&R is helping out the farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Ian by raising funds via eventbrite.   "We know that farming is a hard job, but throwing hurricanes in is something completely different. We would like to help out Florida Farm Bureau by creating a fund that will…

This grant provides funds to support the implementation of community- and climate-forward production strategies. Projects funded through this grant program should take a whole farm system approach and increase collaboration with other farms or dairy sector stakeholders.     Projects may address…

Are you a farmer, rancher or forest manager? Please share your vital feedback with USDA by taking a nationwide survey at farmers.gov/survey! The survey is completely anonymous, will take about 10 minutes to complete, is available in multiple languages, and will be open until March 31, 2023. The survey…

The Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture is conducting an online survey in order to increase our understanding of the impact of the Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG)  and identify areas for program improvement. Take the survey, here Your responses will help…

Following the end of the renowned 17-day Fair, Chris Bayle, owner of the popular new food vendor BoardWok Noodles, donated surplus food to The Parish Cupboard of Agawam and West Springfield. The Parish Cupboard provides meals and groceries to individuals and families in need throughout West Springfield,…

The potential for a railway shutdown because several rail unions have yet to ratify a labor agreement has farmers worried about how they’re going to get their just-harvested grain to market. And looking ahead, they’re concerned that a shutdown will prevent the delivery of critical inputs,…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced December 30, 2022 as the application cut-off date for the Wetland Reserve Easement component of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which protects critical water resources…

A successful manager is required to master many aspects of the farm business. To help the next generation develop the necessary business and financial skills, Farm Credit East is hosting GenerationNext seminars this fall and winter. Anyone who would like to sharpen their management skills is encouraged…

American Farmland Trust opened applications today for the 2023 New England Farmer Microgrants Program (NEFMP). Now in its fourth year, the program addresses regional barriers farmers face: access to land, farm succession and land transfer planning, and adopting regenerative agriculture or soil…

Growing Your Farm Business Planning Course   Tuesday evenings 5:30 – 8:30pm January 17th – March 14th, 2023 MDAR office in Southborough, MA     A hands-on course to help established farmers develop a business plan and financial projections for their farm business. This course…