News & Call to Action
Nine Massachusetts Counties Designated Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on August 15, 2022, that Secretary Vilsack has designated nine (9) Massachusetts Counties as primary natural disaster areas due to the 2022 drought. […]
Current Drought Conditions Affecting Dairy Farms
Meteorologist Mike Seidel from The Weather Channel interviews Mark and Tammy Duffy about record heat worsening drought conditions.
Asian Long-horned Ticks in Massachusetts
Last week, we found what we believe to be the first incidence of this tick in the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts Dairy Co-Packing Program – Apply for Technical Assistance
Dairy farmers can apply for one-on-one technical assistance from Farm Credit East to explore working with a co-packer to develop a farm-branded value-added product line.
Dairy farmers are keeping it real in the Berkshires, and they need our help.
Making ends meet is even tougher this year for the 17 Berkshire family farms that supply Massachusetts with milk.
Apply for a Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Electric Solicitation Grant
MassDEP will accept applications for these competitive awards through August 24, 2022.
Facts About Milk!
Do you know the nine essential nutrients in milk create a nutrient powerhouse? Milk’s ingredients and nutrients differ from popular non-dairy options like almond milk, cashew milk, or soy milk. […]
New England Farmer Microgrants Program—applications are now live!
The New England Farmer Microgrants Program is a small grants program designed to provide direct financial assistance to farmers in the region. As part of the Western New England Regenerative […]
Public dairy showcase near Boston
For many farmers, dealing with state government regulators is not the most appealing part of the job — not by a long shot. Massachusetts dairy farmer Mark Duffy not only has to deal with state regulators, but he also works the farm the state owns — in a 1,000-acre state park.
New app available for Dairy Revenue Protection tool
Enables dairy producers to evaluate Dairy Revenue Protection insurance coverage.
