A 2021 Local Farmer Award allowed M&W Farm, a small family farm, to purchase new equipment to both expand their apiary and take better care of bees. #localfarms #familyfarm #farmerawards #weneedourfarmers

Part of the vibrant agricultural heritage of the Connecticut River Valley, Atlas Farm operates year-round to provide the community with the freshest local produce possible, even in the depths of winter. #farmerawards #grownnotflown #cisa_localhero #locallygrown #atlasfarm

With help from a 2021 Local Farmer Award @wildandcultivatedfarm improved the insulation on this greenhouse allowing them to extend their growing season and provide local flowers even during the colder months. #farmerawards #localfarms #westernma #berkgrown #weneedourfarmers

Visit Local Winter Farmers Markets, Farm to Table Restaurants, and Small Businesses in Western Massachusetts this holiday season. Check out Grown Berk and @cisa_localhero websites for information about locally grown products. #shoplocal #farmtotable #berkgrown #cisa_localhero

Stillman Quality Meats, LLC won a 2021 Local Farmer Award to help them purchase a Commercial Egg Washing Machine. This equipment had a tremendous impact on the farm by allowing our them to expand egg production and increase efficiency.” #localfarms #farmerawards #cisa_localhero

Sage Farm produces heritage breed, pastured pork. All pigs are grazed using intensive rotational methods, ensuring maximum foraging and resulting in incredibly flavorful pork. #localfarms #farmerawards #weneedourfarmers #cisa_localhero

With a 2021 Local Farmer Award @brattlefarm purchased large reusable tarps to suppress weeds in their fields. This improvement helped Brattle Farm make important progress towards achieving a completely no-till operation. #farmerawards #westernma #berkgrown #weneedourfarmers

2021 Local Farmer Awards - helping 81 local farms grow ⁠@GrinspoonCharitableFoundation, Big Y Your Family Market, Ann & Steve Davis, DeNucci Group at Merrill Lynch, Farm Credit East, Hood, PeoplesBank, Baystate Health, Audrey & Chick Taylor, and Country Bank #localfarms #funderfriday ⁠

Encourage your favorite local farm to apply for a 2022 Local Farmer Award. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for these $2,500 awards at farmerawards.org. Application open Jan 1-31. #farmerawards #localfarms #weneedourfarmers

Since 2015 The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation along with Big Y Markets and other supporting funders have helped local farmers grow with Local Farmer Awards. Application for the 2022 Awards opens Jan 1st. #localfarms #buylocal #farmers ⁠#grownnotflown #weneedourfarmers

Recognizing that farming is essential to our community, Local Farmer Awards help farmers in our region with infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases. Learn more about the eligibility requirements farmerawards.org. #farmerawards #localfarms #weneedourfarmers

Help us spread the word - Application open Jan 1-31. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for these $2,500 awards at farmerawards.org. #farmerawards #localfarms #weneedourfarmers

Encourage your favorite local farm to apply for a 2022 Local Farmer Award. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for these $2,500 awards at farmerawards.org. Applications accepted until January 31st. #farmerawards #localfarms #weneedourfarmers

Help us spread the word to Massachusetts farms in Hampden, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Franklin Counties - Application open Jan 1-31. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for these $2,500 awards at farmerawards.org #farmerawards #localfarms #weneedourfarmers

Encourage your favorite local farm to apply for a 2022 Local Farmer Award. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for these $2,500 awards at farmerawards.org Application deadline January 31. #farmerawards #localfarms #weneedourfarmers

If your farm has an infrastructure project or equipment need consider applying for a 2022 Local Farmer Award. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for these $2,500 awards at farmerawards.org Apply by Jan 31st. #farmerawards #localfarms #WeNeedOurFarmers

If your farm has an infrastructure project or equipment need that will help you compete in the marketplace, consider applying for a 2022 Local Farmer Award. Learn more at farmerawards.org. Deadline: Monday, January 31st, #farmerawards #localfarms #WeNeedOurFarmers

Join the MDAR and the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation for an informative webinar on the scope of grant programs available to farmers. forms.office.com/pages/response…

Infrastructure projects made possible with help from the 2022 Local Farmer Awards are helping 74 local farms grow and thrive. #funderfriday #localfarms #westernma #buylocal ⁠#weneedourfarmers

A beautiful mission statement from 2022 Local Farmer Award winner @pie_in_ski_berry_farm. Visit this beautiful farm in Northampton to pick-your-own strawberries in June, blueberries in July and cut your own Dahlias in fall! #missionmonday #farmerawards #westernma #cisa_localhero