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By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

SHELBURNE — After having Kenburn Orchards in their family for more than a century, former owners Susan and Larry Flaccus have sold the blueberry farm, passing the torch down to two new families — the Wilkins and Slowinski families.

By AALIANNA MARIETTA

In the wake of federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Healey-Driscoll administration is recognizing the role that farmers markets play in strengthening the local food system, supporting family farms and increasing access to fresh food by declaring Aug. 3 to Aug. 9 to be Massachusetts Farmers Market Week.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

HEATH — As blueberry farmers from across Franklin County are harvesting their crops, two lowbush blueberry farms in Heath are citing significant reductions in their yields.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Five Franklin County farms have been awarded a total of $333,750 in grants from the state Department of Agricultural Resources.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

After extreme weather events brought about a particularly challenging growing season for Pioneer Valley farmers in 2023, this year’s peach crop appears to be shaping up to be devastating for some western Massachusetts farmers, while most weathered the storm.

By LUKE MACANNUCO

GREENFIELD — Forty income-eligible senior households will receive fresh, local produce starting Thursday, July 17, as part of the second season of a farm share partnership involving Prospect Meadow Farm and the Greenfield Senior Center.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — A group of gardeners, landowners and sustainability enthusiasts is looking to reduce the number of people in Franklin County who struggle with food insecurity.

By CHRIS LARABEE

BOSTON — A Franklin County native has been named president of the Northeastern Association of State Departments of Agriculture.

By CHRIS LARABEE

The federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and President Donald Trump that was filed by Red Fire Farm and other organizations over frozen government money will move forward, as a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has laid out a schedule of further proceedings.

By CHRIS LARABEE

Two local fairgrounds will invest in infrastructure, while Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) will help local farms connect to consumers with the help of two state grant programs.

By CHINANU OKOLI

Some local farmers hope bills to mitigate PFAS contamination in Massachusetts could safeguard their work and protect their lives.

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The Orange Farmers Market is back at its old home, Butterfield Park.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — It’s the end of an era for local agriculture, as Butynski’s Farm Stand has ceased operations following the retirement of the four people in charge of it.

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — Each month at Conway Grammar School, students are treated to a pop-up tasting event inspired by local farm products with offerings ranging from potatoes to kale.