MA state grants boost rural economies, climate resilience

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MA state grants boost rural economies, climate resilience Rural communities across Massachusetts are benefiting from state grants aimed at strengthening the local food supply and building climate resilience. State officials have awarded nearly $4 million to help farmers improve soil health, upgrade irrigation systems and prepare for extreme weather events, including the current critical drought conditions. Ashley Randle, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, said farms are helping the state meet its ambitious climate goals. ...(Read More)