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Massachusetts Agriculture Day at the State House
SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012

From the Berkshires to the Cape and Islands, to the Farmers’ markets in Boston, each year this exciting event draws hundreds of farmers, agriculture officials, legislators, and industry leaders from across the Commonwealth.  For one full day, participants gather at the State House to celebrate Massachusetts agriculture and discuss issues and legislation affecting their farms and communities.


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**REVISION of sign up periods for ECP & EFRP - Thursday, February 23, 2012

SIGNUP DEADLINE REVISED FOR EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM (ECP) FOLLOWING HURRICANE IRENE DAMAGE

 

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Richard Burke announced recently that the official signup for cost-share assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) which began on January 23, 2012 and originally was scheduled to end on March 23, 2012 has been shortened to end on February 29, 2012. 
Haverhill BOH Meeting Changed to March 13th - Tuesday, February 14, 2012
**Due to conflicts with voting laws, the BOH has decided to move the meeting at which piggery regulations will be discussed to March 13th at 7:00PM.**  As many of you are aware, the Board of Health (BOH) in the City of Haverhill has been working to restrict the keeping of pigs in town. They originally proposed an outright ban on the keeping of pigs. Thanks to a tremendous response from the farming community and their customers, they seem to have abandoned this idea. read more ...
A Smartphone App Provides New Way to Access Soil Survey Information - Friday, February 10, 2012
A new smartphone application, or “app,” is available as a free download for both iPhone and Android users to access soil survey information. The app, SoilWeb, combines online soil survey information with the GPS capabilities of smartphones. read more ...
Pesticide Disposal Days - Monday, February 06, 2012
MDAR will be conducting pesticide disposal days this spring. Registration will be required and details will be coming soon along with registration forms. read more ...
The 2012 Farm Credit East Scholarship Program - Friday, February 03, 2012
In 2012, Farm Credit East will award up to twenty-eight $1,500 scholarships to qualified students, including diversity scholarships. read more ...
Federal Disaster Assistance Funding Received For Storm Relief - Monday, January 30, 2012
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Richard Burke recently announced an important package of disaster assistance to help farmers, land owners, communities and others recover and rebuild after a year in which a wave of natural disasters swept across the State. read more ...
Wind Energy Survery - Monday, January 30, 2012
Altaeros Energies is a small business that is working towards a more efficient and economical source of wind energy for farmers and for members of rural communities. read more ...
USDA Rural Development Announces REAP - Monday, January 30, 2012
USDA announced last Friday the Notification of Funding Availability for their annual REAP Program. read more ...
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