2024 has been an incredible year for Berkshire Grown: your support has allowed us to deepen relationships between farmers and consumers, increase our purchases of local food, and serving tens of thousands of community members facing food insecurity in Berkshire County.
Our Impact Report
To request a print copy of the impact report or a meeting to discuss Berkshire Grown’s work, please contact Director of Development, Stephanie Bergman at the email link above or 413-528-0041.
Local Farms Invested In
Berkshire Grown Impact in 2023
Food Pantries & Community Meal Sites Supported
$36,500 spent on 74 CSA shares purchased from 18 local farms, supporting on-farm subsidized shares and community members at 20 local pantries and community meal sites.
$299,479 in local food purchases from 26 farms and over 11,000 people served at 18 Berkshire County pantries & community meal sites!
“In terms of food security, climate solutions and food access for everybody, Berkshire Grown is a huge ally for the farmers and the food system in general.”
Ashley Amsden, Square Roots Farm
"I appreciate how Berkshire Grown helps share the challenges we face and raises awareness about farming." -
Averill Cook, Wendling Farm
