2024 Guide to Local Food & Farms

The Berkshire Grown Guide to Local Food & Farms 2024 is a great resource for finding fresh, locally grown and prodcued food around the Berkshires. Find local farms growing specialty crops, offering CSA’s, accept SNAP and other benefits. Learn where […]

New Funding & Opportunities

New England Dairy Launches 2nd Round of Dairy Promotion Grant New England Dairy has launched the second round of its 2024 Dairy Promotion Grant program for farmers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Connecticut. More than $25,000 has […]

Technical Assistance Opportunities for Farmers 

Farmer & Producer Winter Workshops 2024

Thinking about learning new processes while networking with other farmers and food producers over the winter months? Berkshire Grown will offer these upcoming workshops. Pre-registration is required for all workshops and must be done by noon the day before the […]

Report Flood Damage to MDAR and FSA

MDAR is seeking reports from impacted farms to evaluate the extent of damage from recent flooding. Please contact MDAR Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff Alisha Bouchard and Director of Produce Safety Michael Botelho with your report. We also encourage you to reach […]

Berkshire Farms and Food Organizations Receive Funding to Address Food Insecurity

The Baker-Polito Administration earlier this week announced $22.5 million in funding to food producers across the Commonwealth, continuing ongoing efforts to address food insecurity issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program seeks to ensure local […]