“The Berkshire Busk! gave people an opportunity for people to hear, see, and experience a wide range of arts, some of which they may have never seen before, just by showing up," explained co-organizer Eugene Carr.
To be eligible for an award, a farm must have gross sales of $10,000 or above, and be a member of either Berkshire Grown or Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture or located in one the four counties of Western Massachusetts.
The Local Farmer Awards provide local farmers with monetary support for equipment and physical farm improvements that will help them compete in the marketplace.
