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Mega marijuana in Charlton persevering despite long odds
February 4, 2019Despite facing what may be an insurmountable uphill battle, the developer behind a planned $100-million marijuana growing facility in Charlton plans to continue pushing forward with the project.
February 4, 2019
Marijuana grower appeals Charlton site plan denial
January 25, 2019The proposed operator of a 1-million-square-foot cannabis cultivation facility is suing the Charlton Planning Board after it denied the company's site plan earlier this month.
January 25, 2019
Massachusetts retailers sell $2.2M of recreational marijuana in first week
November 27, 2018For the first week, the stores reported a combined 56,380 products sold and an average of just under $40. Customers are averaging 3.4 products per transaction.
November 27, 2018
Manufacturing and health care lead new South Worcester County economic development plan
November 2, 2018Communities in South Worcester County can now apply for public works grants and economic assistance programs.
November 2, 2018
Lettuce Be Local to begin selling to consumers
October 29, 2018Local food from Sterling produce distributor Lettuce Be Local can now go straight to consumers.
October 29, 2018
October 1, 2018Farmers markets offer bargains on fresh produce, survey says
August 27, 2018Compared to grocery store prices, fresh produce is usually less expensive when purchased directly from Massachusetts farms, according to new survey results.
August 27, 2018
Lettuce Be Local starts selling to individual consumers
July 5, 2018For six years, Lettuce Be Local has delivered fresh produce from Central Massachusetts farms straight to area restaurants. Now, it's doing the same for residents.
July 5, 2018
Millis farm to help build world's largest vertical farming facility in Dubai
July 3, 2018The parent company of a Millis farm and Emirates airlines' catering group will partner on a $40-million vertical farming facility in Dubai.
July 3, 2018
Little Leaf Farms plans third expansion
May 22, 2018Devens-based Little Leaf Farms has doubled the size of its hydroponic greenhouse, and the baby greens producer is planning another expansion to again double the size of the facility.
May 22, 2018
Regulations will create progressive Massachusetts marijuana industry
February 5, 2018The chairman of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission says well-founded regulations rooted in public input will help Massachusetts create a leading national marijuana industry.
February 5, 2018
Grafton farm, solar firm to research crop-friendly solar
December 1, 2017Knowlton Farms in Grafton and Boston solar energy firm BlueWave Solar are using a $100,000 grant to collaborate on an agricultural solar canopy to evaluate plant and crop growth under various solar tools and operating conditions.
December 1, 2017
Little Leaf grows lettuce year-round without human hands
November 13, 2017The farm of the future is in a nondescript greenhouse down a wooded residential road next to a site where the military once trained for the Vietnam War.
November 13, 2017
Manufacturers want relief from chemicals law
October 31, 2017Manufacturers and distributors gathered at the State House Monday to highlight their economic impact and ask lawmakers for relief from the Toxic Use Reduction Act.
October 31, 2017
Apple crop expected to reach 10-year high
September 18, 2017Following a dreadful 2016, local farms hope a better a better apple crop leads to increased business.
September 18, 2017
Natick's Lookout Farm begins making beer
September 12, 2017After pouring cider for two years, Natick's Lookout Farm is now trying its hand at beer.
September 12, 2017
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