Winter Farmers Markets
Grow in the Snow
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Shoppers and vendors arrived with smiles for the February Winter Farmers Market despite sub-freezing temperatures, and they left with brimming market baskets and re-usable shopping bags. More than 900 people filled the gym at Monument Valley Middle School in
Great Barrington,
buying and selling fresh greens, local meat, cheese, eggs, and delicious baked goods plus a rainbow of jams, jellies, soaps and crafts. These beloved winter season markets take place indoors on the the 3rd Saturday of the month, all the way through April. Remember to shop for all your cold-season menu items at the next indoor market, on
Saturday, March 21,
10 am to 2 pm.
The winter market feature fun activities for kids, food for breakfast or lunch, and live music. Admission is free. SNAP/EBT is accepted and, thanks to our market sponsors, SNAP dollars will be doubled up to $25 at all of the Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Markets.
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verything you see here was at the February Market!
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Gifts for Everyone and Tabletop Supplies
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What We Are Watching:
Preseason Maple Sugaring in Western Mass
By: Brian Sullivan for
Connecting Point
on
WGBY
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Maple season varies year-to-year based on the weather, but maple farmers in western Massachusetts are busy year-round.
Find out more about the harvest season by watching
this video
from Connecting Point on WGBY and enjoy some maple products this season!
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What We Are Reading:
Berkshire chefs return to James Beard House
By: Faith Linz
for The Berkshire Eagle
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So many great Berkshire Grown chefs, restaurants, and farms were represented on Friday, January 31 at the
James Beard Foundation
's "Rooted in the Berkshires" in NYC.
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Spring Supper 2020
Save the Date
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Reserve your share of the coming harvest by signing up for a CSA today.
Not only will you enjoy the incredible local food, but by buying a CSA share now, you will also support your farmer at a time of year when they need it most.
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Berkshire Grown has a total of 8 markets on the calendar between November and April, but be sure to check out ALL the indoor markets in the Berkshires during the winter months.
North Adams Farmers Market
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st
Saturday, November through May
Pittsfield Farmers Market
2
nd
Saturday, November through April
New Lebanon Farmers Market
3
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Sunday, November through May
That means that shoppers throughout Berkshire County can buy directly from farmers year-round!
Our neighbors in New York and Vermont have markets throughout the winter as well. More information about the Amenia, Bennington, and Millerton farmers markets can be found on our calendar. Subscribe today by clicking
here
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What We Are Reading:
The Farm Bureau Takes a Step to Shore Up the Struggling Dairy Market
By:
Lela Nargi
for Civil Eats
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Dairy industry insiders are struggling to respond to stagnant milk prices, rising costs, increased competition, and a changing marketplace. As dairies struggle and many close, the effect is being felt throughout the entire agricultural industry.
One way farmers, advocates, and policy makers are trying to stabilize the industry is by managing supply - possibly on the national level.
Read the whole article
here.
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Berkshire Grown seeks an organized self-starter
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Exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about local food and farms.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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Thank You to Jan Johnson of Mill River Farm
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Thank you to departing board member, Jan Johnson. Jan served on Berkshire Grown's Board of Directors for 10 years and we look forward to seeing her at farmers markets and local food events in the future.
In saying our goodbye's to Jan, we have also welcomed new board members: Molly Comstock and Marjorie Shapiro.
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Giving Thanks to this year's Market Sponsors
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Berkshire Grown's e-newsletter comes out monthly.
Margaret Moulton, Executive Director
Jess Camp, Program Manager
Alicia Rossie, Communications Director
Join Berkshire Grown
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