Thursday, January 16, 2025

News and Ideas Worth Sharing

Martha Jackson Suquet

Martha Suquet is a farmer, writer, and farmers market manager based in East Chatham, New York. She and her husband operate Graylight Farm, a small-scale farm focused on pasture-raised pigs. She loves exploring the Berkshires with her two adventurous kids.

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Berkshire Grown: Buy your dairy in the Berkshires

The dairy industry was once the backbone of agriculture in New England, but falling milk prices, changing consumer preferences, and real estate development pressure have changed the outlook.

Flower farms: “Buy local” for flowers, too

Flower farming can help preserve farmland, protect biodiversity, and provide meaningful work in the same way food farming can.

One year later: How Berkshire farmers adapted to the pandemic

From getting more fresh produce to food pantries, to jumping into the world of online sales and home delivery, and opening new farm stores, farmers rose to pandemic challenges with their usual grit.

Women in agriculture, in the Berkshires and beyond

Women make up a large portion of Berkshire Grown member farmers. Currently, almost 70 percent of our member farms are at least partly owned or operated by women.

Growing together: Joining a CSA is a win-win for you and local farms

Community Supported Agriculture benefits members and farmers. If you'd like to join a local CSA, here are some options.
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