As the next generation behind the region’s agricultural sector raises its profile and adapts to social-technological norms, MacKay is leading the charge forward.
A first-generation farmer who owns 350 acres in Holden and 50 acres in Rutland, MacKay is spearheading a renewed interest in agro-tourism while working steadfast in the increasingly popular pasture-raised livestock sector. His business provides customers an opportunity to visit and enjoy the trappings of a locally owned and operated farm, as well as a venue for buying locally grown and sourced meats. As president of Worcester County for the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation, a founding board member of Central Mass Grown, and a member of the Holden Agricultural Commission, MacKay’s interests in the health of the local farming industry are community-facing.
