On August 10, Massachusetts launched the MassGrown Exchange, an online platform designed to facilitate business-to-business connections within the local food system for products and services. The platform was developed following recommendations from the Administration’s Food Security Task Force, which promotes ongoing […]
view all NewsCOVID-19 Guidance for Farms and Food Businesses Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) COVID-19 Resources for Agriculture State bulletins and guidance for agriculture, and resources covering: food safety, farmers’ markets, marketing and distribution, animal health, farm labor, financial resources, and […]
view all COVID-19 Resources // NewsOnline Sales Platforms for Farmers Heyer Performance created a document outlining the main capabilities and limitations of four e-commerce-enabled web platforms: Shopify, SquareSpace, Wix, and Weebly. Each of these platforms meet the following criteria: Speedy and easy setup and basic […]
view all COVID-19 ResourcesCFAP makes direct payments to farmers of certain eligible commodities, including dairy, livestock (beef, pork, lamb), non-specialty crops and wool, and some specialty crops. Eligible producers of specified agricultural commodities who have suffered a 5% or greater decline as a […]
view all COVID-19 Resources // Grants & LoansRead the recently released Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) BULLETIN 2020-18, FARM LABOR MANAGEMENT, Considerations for Fruit and Vegetable Growers Related to Coronavirus & COVID-19
view all COVID-19 ResourcesBerkshire Agricultural Ventures provides financing and technical assistance to food and farming entrepreneurs and local businesses to help them become more resilient and thrive in today’s challenging economic and environmental landscape. BAV helps entrepreneurs and businesses gain access to financial support by […]
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