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Massachusetts farmers scrambling to sell crops after USDA funding cuts leave them without a buyer
01 May 2025 10:15 GMT
… produced food. That’s left Massachusetts farmers scrambling in an already … Farm in Hatfield
About 500 Massachusetts farmers have sold their … they’re doing,” McGovern said.
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle is urging …
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Beacon Hill Roll Call: Delving into budget decisions
05 May 2025 08:44 GMT
… investments that better support Massachusetts students and families, … By passing [the bill], Massachusetts would promote fairness, workforce … directly to consumers.” – Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle announcing …
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Cicadas will descend on Mass. this month. What to know about the rare bug bonanza
01 May 2025 18:05 GMT
… Barnstable and Plymouth counties in Massachusetts, these cicadas are expected to … areas.
Once the cicadas arrive, Massachusetts residents are encouraged to submit … of the insects to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ iNaturalist project.
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Leader of Food Bank of Western Massachusetts worried about SNAP reductions
20 Mar 2025 22:00 GMT
… sites across western Massachusetts.
Estimates show that Massachusetts SNAP recipients could … insecurity. The state’s Department of Agricultural Resources recently received written notification that … Agricultural Marketing Service and MDAR for this program is …
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New legislation would ban use of rodenticides in Massachusetts
20 Mar 2025 10:09 GMT
… use of anticoagulant rodenticides in Massachusetts.
"This hawk is one … in the Senate.
The state Department of Agricultural Resources would develop a process and … residential and commercial use. In Massachusetts, Newbury, Arlington, Newton and Lowell …
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MDAR commissioner pens letter to USDA over uncertain funding and impact on farmers
14 Mar 2025 22:09 GMT
… the fields for the season, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle sent a … , the first woman to lead MDAR and a Deerfield native, sent … , sharing the concerns Massachusetts farmers have shared with MDAR over the federal …
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Healey declares March "Massachusetts Maple Month" promoting local industry
28 Feb 2025 08:35 GMT
… Meadow Farm in Warren, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Deputy Commissioner Winton Pitcoff … and representatives from the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association, … Leab from the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association expressed …
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4 snowy owls have died of bird flu in Massachusetts. But that toll may grow
21 Feb 2025 11:52 GMT
… early February, according to the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife … , driving egg prices skyward.
In Massachusetts, the bird flu has revealed … can be reported to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources by calling 617-626-1795 …
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Massachusetts forms advisory committee for implementing Ollie's Law on kennel safety
21 Feb 2025 07:21 GMT
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has announced the formation of … and daycares in Massachusetts," said Randle. She emphasized MDAR's … advisory committee will help guide MDAR in establishing clear licensure requirements …
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State, Cambridge Officials Update Guidance as Avian Flu Spreads Across Massachusetts
13 Feb 2025 07:46 GMT
… cases in humans in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Executive Office of Energy … a commercial poultry operation in Massachusetts.
MDAR continues to conduct HPAI … should be reported by calling MDAR’s Division of Animal …