Agriculture

Hawlemont sees new principal, new programs

Posted on Monday, July 10th, 2017 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Diane Broncaccio, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 7/9/2017
Link: Complete Article

CHARLEMONT — Hawlemont is a school where everyone does farm chores, so it’s no big deal for the school principal, on a summer afternoon, to feed the school’s 19 chickens and five piglets before ending the day. “The staff take turns, when school’s out,” explains Samantha Rutz, just six days into her new job as… [Read More]

Mohawk gets planning grant for agricultural program

Posted on Monday, August 22nd, 2016 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Diane Broncaccio, The Recorder
Date: 8/19/2016
Link: Complete Article

BUCKLAND, MA — Students at the Mohawk Trail Regional School interested in a career in agriculture may soon be able to get their start while still in high school. School officials are planning to create a career path for secondary students to study sustainable agriculture and food systems. The program would be in collaboration with… [Read More]