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Agriculture
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North County chamber to finance small biz growth
January 18, 2016Roy Nascimento took over as leader of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce one year ago, succeeding David L. McKeehan, the North Central chamber's only chief executive since its founding 32 years ago.
January 18, 2016
Worcester State adds freight farm, fresh produce
November 19, 2015Worcester State University will be the first higher education campus in New England to make use of a freight farm with a 40-foot shipping container set to yield an acre's worth of fresh produce for the campus' dining hall.
November 19, 2015
Local produce hitting Big Y shelves this fall
October 15, 2015Springfield-based Big Y Foods says this is its biggest year yet for featuring locally grown fruits and vegetables in its markets.
October 15, 2015Push to label genetically modified foods gains momentum
September 23, 2015Now supported by more than three-quarters of state lawmakers, legislation that would require all genetically engineered food to be labeled won praise from proponents Tuesday as a consumer protection that would help people make informed choices about
September 23, 2015Local farmers take over 350-acre site
August 26, 2015Two young farmers in Berlin have purchased a farm in Holden where they plan to raise a variety of livestock.
August 26, 2015Farmers: Animal welfare ballot bid would boost food prices
August 20, 2015A ballot initiative seeking to eliminate the "extreme confinement" and "lifelong immobilization" of farm animals is unnecessary and would lead to a sharp rise in food prices for Massachusetts residents, the head of a state farmers association said.
August 20, 2015Worcester 1st in U.S. in community farmers markets
July 29, 2015Worcester has been ranked number one in the nation for bringing nutritious food to the local community through farmer's markets, according to a recent study.
July 29, 2015
D.C. dithering on depreciation forces capital spending delays
March 16, 2015Earlier this year, the U.S. House passed a plan to make the $500,000 cap on Section 179 capital investment depreciation permanent. But President Obama called for more clarity on how the tax break will be funded without adding to the federal deficit
March 16, 2015Worcester chamber and REC partner for food hub study
February 10, 2015The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Regional Environmental Council to study the feasibility of creating a food hub in Worcester.
February 10, 2015
'Locally grown' food holds potential for a greater bounty
February 2, 2015The potential impact of “locally grown” food and farm products on the Central Massachusetts economy is incredibly promising.
February 2, 2015Two local groups to benefit from ‘buy local’ funding
October 29, 2014Gov. Deval Patrick on Tuesday announced $300,000 in funding for seven “buy local” groups, including two in Central Massachusetts, in an effort to boost Bay State agriculture.
October 29, 2014
Worcester sees economic and health benefits in urban farming
October 27, 2014Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty wants to capitalize on urban farming by opening the city to commercial farming that he says will expand the economy while enhancing the quality of food available to all residents.
October 27, 2014SBA disaster loans available following extreme May weather
October 8, 2014The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Wednesday announced that disaster loans are available to small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and nonprofit organizations impacted by extreme temperature fluctuations, frost and hail between May
October 8, 2014
New methods boost yields for apple orchard owners
September 29, 2014Massachusetts has a rich history when it comes to growing apples. Early settlers grew them for cider, a beverage that stored well over a long time.
September 29, 2014
An influx of young farmers help seed agriculture's future in Central Mass.
March 31, 2014Ryan MacKay always knew he wanted to be a farmer. The grandson of dairy farmers and son of entrepreneurs, MacKay grew up raising goats, sheep and a camel. By the time MacKay turned 14, he was selling Christmas trees.
March 31, 2014Tractor Supply Store Opens 3rd Central Mass. Location
November 11, 2013Tractor Supply Co., a retailer catering to hobby farmers and individual consumers alike, announced the opening of a Millbury store, the third Central Massachusetts location for the national chain.
November 11, 2013
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