There is a boost of energy with the early spring this year and since the soil is already workable farmers are getting an early start to their crops.  (This being New England though, we know the weather could turn at any moment.)  Farmers are busy planting spinach, radish, beets and peas, and we all are anticipating the first harvest of the season.

While the farmers are occupied with spring planting, Massachusetts state legislators have been busy at the State House compiling a comprehensive Omnibus Ag Bill (S.2171) An Act to promote agriculture in the Commonwealth.  The Joint Committee of Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Anne Gobi and Representative Paul Schmid, filed a bill that supports farmers and local food across the state and to continue the economic growth that agriculture has had in the Commonwealth.  It aims to increase the availability of locally grown food, offer opportunities to current and future farmers and invest in agricultural programs to boost the industry.  Click here to continue reading.