4+ hour, 46+ min ago  (25+ words) PHOTOS: Testing their culinary chops'Athol Daily News Enjoying the Athol Daily News? Did we miss something we should have covered? Join your neighbors and subscribe!...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (757+ words) BOSTON " The Senate budget committee is seeking to define and support the "agritourism" sector in a new farm bill that will get a full Senate vote on Wednesday, April 1. "The report highlighted challenges in the growth of agritourism ventures, including…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (645+ words) BUCKLAND " Massachusetts Maple Month is such a sweet time that the state Department of Agricultural Resources and the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association decided to kick it off a little early. MDAR Commissioner Ashley Randle joined state and local officials and…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (582+ words) A new bill aims to reward and incentivize farmers across the state who decide to send their extra produce and cosmetic rejects to help neighbors who are facing food insecurity. The legislation (H.5033) proposes a new refundable tax credit of up…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (361+ words) For the Athol Daily News" ATHOL " The Athol-Orange Area Rotary Club hosted its third annual Taste of North Quabbin fundraiser, bringing together local food vendors and community members for an evening focused on addressing food insecurity in the region. The…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (547+ words) Courtney Basil, co-owner of Apex Orchards in Shelburne, with some fresh peaches for sale. Modified: 07-23-2025 3:56 PM After extreme weather events brought about a particularly challenging 2023 growing season for Pioneer Valley farmers, this year's peach crop is shaping up to be…...

9+ mon, 6+ day ago  (518+ words) For the Athol Daily News WINCHENDON "The fourth annual Winchendon Food Truck Festival returns to G.A.R. Park on Saturday, June 28, from 12 to 7 p.m., offering a day full of food, live music, and community fun to kick off summer. Visitors can enjoy a…...