BERKSHIRE GROWN

 

“We see agriculture as a vital part of not only the community and landscape but also the economy ... The money I pay at the farm stand goes directly into my community.” BARBARA ZHEUTLIN, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BERKSHIRE GROWN | THE BOSTON GLOBE | SEPTEMBER 2015

 

Berkshire Grown is near and dear to farmers, chefs and Berkshire locals. Its mission is to "support and promote local agriculture as a vital part of the Berkshire community, economy and landscape." Programs serve as a magnet for introducing farmers and chefs to one another and to the community and provide information on grants and loans. Initiatives include:

HARVEST SUPPER

The farm-to-table event serves as a fundraiser for Berkshire Grown and always draws a large crowd of supporters. 

 

PICTURED BELOW: Barbara Zheutlin, Executive Director of Berkshire Grown.

SHARE THE BOUNTY

SHARE THE BOUNTY supports Farm-to-Pantry partnerships. Every dollar you donate works two ways:

  • It helps purchase fresh food from local farms, which supports local agriculture, preserves open space and strengthens our local economy.

  • The produce goes to a local food pantry or kitchen which distributes the food to some of our hungry neighbors.

Your tax deductible donation buys shares in local CSA farms, helping the farmers; then Berkshire Grown arranges to have that farm-fresh food delivered to a local food pantry, helping hungry families in the Berkshires.