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Agriculture

  • Farmers File Suit Against Dean, Hood

    Matthew L. Brown October 9, 2009

    Northeastern dairy farmers have filed a class action antitrust lawsuit against the Dairy Farmers of America and Dean Foods, the Texas-based parent company of Franklin's Garelick Farms, according to the law firm representing the farmers.

    Matthew L. Brown October 9, 2009
  • SBA Disaster Loans Available In Central Mass

    Matthew L. Brown September 29, 2009

    The U.S. Small Business Administration is making federal economic injury disaster loans of up to $2 million available in four Massachusetts counties, including Worcester and Middlesex.

    Matthew L. Brown September 29, 2009
  • Net Up 31% At Garelick Parent

    Matthew L. Brown August 5, 2009

    Selling a greater volume of dairy products at lower prices brought the second quarter profit of Dean Foods, parent company of Franklin-based Garelick Farms, up 31

    Matthew L. Brown August 5, 2009
  • Garelick Parent To Buy Belgian Soy Products Co.

    Matthew L. Brown June 15, 2009

    Dean Foods Co., the Texas-based parent of Franklin's Garelick Farms, said it has reached an agreement to acquire the soy beverage division of Belgium's largest pri

    Matthew L. Brown June 15, 2009
  • Weston Nurseries Sprouts Two New Managers

    May 26, 2009

    Weston Nurseries of Hopkinton has hired two new managers, Rene Fontaine and Melissa Oothout.

    May 26, 2009
  • Wal-Mart Donates $100,000 To Replace City Trees

    Matthew L. Brown April 15, 2009

    The Wal-Mart Foundation has donated $100,000 to help launch a tree re-planting campaign in Worcester.

    Matthew L. Brown April 15, 2009
  • Hudson Landscape Firms In Acquisition Deal

    Matthew L. Brown April 6, 2009

    Hudson-based Dave's Landscape Management Co. says it has doubled its customer base by purchasing the landscaping business of Noon Turf Care.

    Matthew L. Brown April 6, 2009
  • WBJOURNAL.COM EXCLUSIVE: Biz Plans Come To Mass. Farms

    Matthew L. Brown March 30, 2009

    The fact that a U.S. Department of Agriculture census recently showed that agriculture sales had increased by 27 percent in Massachusetts between 2002 and 2007 came as no surprise to Richard M.

    Matthew L. Brown March 30, 2009
  • State Officials To Help ID Beetle Infestation

    Matthew L. Brown March 25, 2009

    State environmental officials say reporting suspected infestation by Asian Longhorned Beetles could prevent damage to plants at nurseries, crops and maple sugar trees.

    Matthew L. Brown March 25, 2009
  • Sturbridge Nonprofit Takes On Historic Farm

    March 19, 2009

    Rehabilitative Resources Inc., a Sturbridge-based nonprofit focused on people with developmental disabilities, is branching out in a new direction.

    March 19, 2009
  • GTC Bio To Begin New Zealand Development Program

    Matthew L. Brown February 26, 2009

    Framingham-based GTC Biotherapeutics Inc. has entered into a collaboration agreement with AgResearch Limited of New Zealand.

    Matthew L. Brown February 26, 2009
  • Garelick Parent Undertakes Efficiency Efforts

    Matthew L. Brown February 26, 2009

    Dean Foods, the Texas-based parent company of Franklin's Garelick Farms, said it has a plan to greatly increase the efficiency of the company and save $300 million

    Matthew L. Brown February 26, 2009
  • State's Agriculture Sector Grew 2002-07

    Matthew L. Brown February 12, 2009

    Crop sales, livestock sales and the total number of farms in Massachusetts grew by 27 percent between 2002 and 2007, according to the latest U.S.

    Matthew L. Brown February 12, 2009
  • Photos From The 2008 40 Under Forty

    Christina Davis September 18, 2008

     More than 400 people packed the Beechwood Hotel last night for the WBJ's ninth annual 40 Under Forty event and we've got a special video and photos to prove it!

    Christina Davis September 18, 2008
  • Online Resources About Asian Longhorned Beetles

    Daniel Burgess September 15, 2008

    Below find a list of local, state and federal resources on Asian Longhorned Beetles.City of Worcester

    Daniel Burgess September 15, 2008
  • Beetle Panic | What's the economic cost of the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation

    September 15, 2008

     There’s no doubt Worcester’s Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation is already big news.

    September 15, 2008

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Should more be done to connect Worcester neighborhoods separated by I-290?
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The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Board will soon begin a study assessing redesign options for the Vernon Street Bridge over Interstate 290 in an effort to connect the Worcester neighborhoods that sit on either side. The project aims to bolster mobility and access, which target community goals including affordable housing and expanded park space, and multimodal safety improvements to reduce conflicts between vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. So far, the project has received $125,000 in funding from the planning board in addition to $625,000 in state and federal commitments.