Signed by the Governor and enacted in late March of 2021, overall the law gets more specific on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) limits and mechanisms and processes to get to the 2050 requirement of net zero GHG emissions. Some things of note: The law redefines direct and indirect GHG emissions and emission sources to be any use, distribution, […]
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Farming in Massachusetts faces many challenges from high land costs, to insufficient education and technical assistance resources, to incongruent regulations, to an inadequate labor supply. The Collaborative works to connect agricultural organizations with food system policy and advocacy efforts designed to create a more secure and sustainable local food system.
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A promising approach to reducing non-point water pollution is being piloted for lands along the Palmer and Narragansett Rivers in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This collaborative approach includes USDA-NRCS, the local conservation district, MDAR, and Mass DEP. The approach is designed to provide focused planning and support for farmers to implement best management practices […]
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