This is a guest blog post from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), written by Program Coordinator Julia Grimaldi. Apple growers across the state produce more than 28 million pounds of apples annually, with roughly $20 million in sales. According to the United States …Continue Reading It’s Apple Picking Season! Learn About This Versatile Fall Fruit
Crates of sweet cantaloupe, juicy tomatoes, and fresh potatoes — the buzz of a farmers’ market on a sunny afternoon. What could be better? Shopping at farmers’ markets is a fun way to stock up on nutritious, locally grown food. Through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …Continue Reading SNAP Benefits Welcome at Many Massachusetts Farmers’ Markets
This is a guest blog post from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), written by Program Coordinator Julia Grimaldi. The pumpkin may be the quintessential symbol of fall in Massachusetts. New Englanders associate the squash with a change in temperature, shorter days, and Halloween. …Continue Reading Pick a Pumpkin from Massachusetts
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