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Berkshire pilot bill seeks to connect farms with schools, hospitals and corrections to boost farmer revenues
5761403 · September 16, 2025
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Summary
Supporters told the committee H4106 would create a three‑year farm‑to‑institution pilot in Berkshire County and gateway cities to develop value‑chain infrastructure and procurement models so institutions can buy more local food.
Representatives from Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, Berkshire Bounty and local nonprofits urged the committee to support H4106, a three‑year farm‑to‑institution pilot designed to expand institutional markets for Massachusetts farmers.
"Institutions purchase millions of dollars in food annually.…
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