Berkshire Grown supports and promotes local agriculture as a vital part of the Berkshire community, economy and landscape.
The Nuts-and-Bolts of Farm Leasing: Securing Access to Farmland in Berkshire County Are you a Berkshire County farmer operating some or all of your business on leased land? Looking to finally get a handshake lease in writing? Are you a […]
view all News // WorkshopsThe Farm Transition Grant Program is a competitive matching grant program for Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives to support the diversification of existing farm operations, transitioning to value-added agricultural production and sales, and other venues in which a majority of products sold are grown […]
view all Grants & Loans // NewsMDAR 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 […]
view all Grants & Loans // NewsComplete list of MDAR Grants here. Need assistance grant writing? Feel free to reach out to Ian Brunell, Berkshire Grown Program Manager, Business Members, at ian@berkshiregrown.org about possible grant writing assistance in our network, and possibly some funding to help pay for […]
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