Berkshire Grown

Thank you to Berkshire Health Systems for their generous sponsorship of our BG Winter Farmers Markets. As the leading provider of care in Berkshire County, their mission is to advance health and wellness for everyone in our community in a welcoming, personalized, and inclusive environment.

Thank you to our friends at Berkshire Agricultural Ventures for their generous sponsorship of our BG Winter Farmers Markets.

“Berkshire Agricultural Ventures’ mission: support the development & viability of local farms & food businesses in order to build a thriving & equitable local food economy.”

Thank you to Prairie Whale, One Mercantile/Sett, Mungy, Housatonic Real Estate, BlueQ, Zilkha Center, Wild Oats Market, Ward's Adams Community Bank, Wheeler & Taylor.

Your support is vital to the success of our BG Winter Farmers Markets.

See you on Saturday in Housatonic? #keepfarmersfarming #intheberkshires

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The Berkshire Eagle highlights the impact that USDA grant cuts will have on local farmers. The funding “was a game changer for local farms,” said Berkshire Grown Executive Director Margaret Moulton. Photo: Stephanie Zollshan for the Berkshire Eagle.

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We're looking forward to Maggie's amazing fiddle playing on Saturday. Hope you are too. See you soon! berkshiregrown.org/berkshire-gr...

As Alyssa wrote in our Farmer Newsletter: “If February was the month of F's (freezing, federal, funding), then March is the month for M's (maple, mud, and madness). Go to our Food and Farm map and search “Maple” for your local sugar shack.

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Thank you to Pittsfield Cooperative Bank for their generous sponsorship of our BG Winter Farmers Markets.

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank has been proudly providing customer-focused banking and lending services for the Berkshire community for over 130 years.

Come see your friends and neighbors, shop for fresh veg, meats, cheeses, farm-produced products, and live music with Maggie McRae while you #supportlocalfoodandfarms to #keepfarmersfarming

Registrations are closed BUT you can sign up for the waitlist in case spots open up. Are you on our farmer newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events and workshops?

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Thanks Berkshire Money Management for their generous sponsorship of our BG Winter Farmers Markets.

Berkshire Money Management offers financial & retirement planning. “We help you see opportunities you may not even be aware of, to make the most of what you have, save money & simplify retirement."

Coming right up! Get the details and sign up! buff.ly/3DaLC4u

March 19: Tractor Maintenance 101
April 15: Labor-Movement
April 30 & May 1, 2025: Chainsaw Basics

Finca Luna Buho is raising matching funds to rebuild their vital community space. “Recently, we received exciting news that we will be receiving a reimbursable grant to rebuild part of our community space! We need your support to reach these matching funds!" Donate buff.ly/4ktK72v

When we asked member farmers about their dogs, the universal response was “We couldn’t farm without them.”  Read our most recent newsletter and check out some hard-working farm dogs. Also subscribe today for future emails. Photo: Lila’s Mountain Farm, Great Barrington

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Love your “polar pups”! We just ran an article in our newsletter about #workingdogs bit.ly/3BHoHgr

Rock Steady Farm in Millerton, NY has been deeply impacted by federal funding cuts, and has had present and future funds terminated. Support local #QTBIPOC farmers: join their CSA or contribute to their fundraising campaign.

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Berkshire Grown is looking for a Communications Manager and a Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market Manager to join our dedicated staff. Scan the QR code or click the link for each job's full description, including qualifications, salary range, and application instructions. https://buff.ly/40U7LvX

Farmers...sign up for Tractor Maintenance 101! This in-person workshop will fill up fast!
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Topics covered include tractor safety, parts of the tractor, engine function, basic maintenance, doing oil filters and changes.

It's National CSA—Community Supported Agriculture—Week. Your commitment to #CSA shares today provides local farmers, like Meg and Laura, a guaranteed market and consistent income upfront during the growing season. Find local CSAs https://buff.ly/3X9AsnE
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Please share! ✨ Berkshire Grown is looking for a Communications Manager and a Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market Manager to join our dedicated staff. Learn more, including full description, including qualifications, salary range & application instructions.
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Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Markets | Fresh Local Food Shop fresh, local produce year-round at Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Markets. Connect with local farmers today!

🥕 Support local food and farming at the Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market, Sat., Feb. 15, 10am - 1pm (due to storm) 👈 . Fresh food, amazing farm products & music. We welcome SNAP and HIP at our markets: SNAP users receive a Market Match of up to $30 per market.
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Due to the incoming storm on Saturday, we will close the market at 1:00pm (instead of 2pm). See you on Saturday at the Housy Dome!

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Berkshire farmers face financial uncertainty, put projects on hold during federal funding freeze “It does seem like an insane thing that Trump would just say, ‘Oh, you farmers, you don't get paid,’” said one Berkshire County farmer who is out $46,000 in federal

"'Right now, living with this kind of unknown is demoralizing,” said Margaret Moulton, executive director of Berkshire Grown..So it affects the bottom line, but it also just affects the spirit.'”

We're hiring! Berkshire Grown is looking for a Communications Manager and a Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market Manager to join our dedicated staff. Learn more, including full description, including qualifications, salary range & application instructions.
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Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Markets | Fresh Local Food Shop fresh, local produce year-round at Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Markets. Connect with local farmers today!

Support local food and farming at Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market, Saturday, February 15, 10am - 1pm. Due to the winter storm, this market will close at 1pm). Fresh food, amazing farm products & music.

We welcome SNAP and HIP at our markets: SNAP users receive a Market Match of up to $30.

Saturday market is open 10am - 1pm (instead of 2pm due to ❄️). See you at the Housy Dome!

Y'all. It's HAPPENING. Valentine's Day tulips are LIVE!! grownby.app/farms/full-w...

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Farmer Happy Hour! 🍻 Farmers/food producers/BG partners—You’re invited! This is an informal gathering after our Social Media Workshop in Pittsfield (you don’t have to attend the workshop to come out and have a beer!). Join us Hot Plate Brewing on February 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Just stop in.