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Dedicated to preserving and expanding access to #localfood and sustainable farming in southeastern Massachusetts through research and education.

[Farm Aid @FarmAid]

Recent flooding in Vermont and across the Northeast has been devastating. We have compiled this list of resources for farmers.

Please share, and let us know if you have more resources to add!

https://t.co/dSOxN4DyWy

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

Remember, all MA SNAP users also get HIP benefits! HIP puts money back on your EBT card automatically when you purchase local produce from eligible farms and markets, from $40-$80 based on household size. Find your local HIP vendor by visiting https://t.co/yA3TtIJ11V

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

Due to federal action, extra COVID SNAP benefits ended on March 2nd, 2023. Massachusetts is providing extra SNAP funds in April, May, and June - at least $38/month! Visit https://t.co/NnDnvU9ZoI to learn more about these benefits, and how to get the most out of your SNAP funds

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

@JoanMeschino @Maseafoodcollab @HollyHill_Farm Thank you for your support, Representative Meschino!

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

Farmers are a vital piece of what makes Massachusetts special, and it is critical we support them in many ways, including through policies that benefit them. Keep your eyes out for more updates on upcoming advocacy opportunities, including hearings by the Joint Committee on Ag!

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

We had an excellent time at #MassachusettsAgricultureDay at the State House yesterday! Special thank you to @massfarmbureau and @massgrown for putting the event together, and to all of the legislators who joined us to talk about the value of local foods and farm.

[Food Bank of Western Massachusetts @FoodBankWMA]

Visit https://t.co/f3mi3rdtBN to find resources to help with food, housing, utility, and other costs. #BoostYourSNAPMA @DTA_Listens

[Mass. Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) @DTA_Listens]

🧵 Debido a una reciente medida federal, los beneficios de COVID SNAP extra finalizarán el 2 de marzo

⏰ ¿Cómo puedo aprovechar al máximo mi SNAP? ⤵️ https://t.co/l7R9ljUtnl

[Mass. Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) @DTA_Listens]

🧵⏰ Don't wait - tell DTA about certain costs that may increase your normal monthly SNAP:

💊🩺 Medical costs over $35/month for anyone in your SNAP household who is 60+ or has a disability

🏘️ Increase to your housing costs (rent/mortgage)

🍼 Child or disabled adult care costs

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

Have an idea you want to test on your agricultural or aquacultural production? Apply for a TIE Award today! The 2023 application period is open until February 1, so be sure to tell us about your ideas. Full details and application are available at https://t.co/SM4bxApUWU

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

Last year, @CuttyhunkOyster received a TIE (Technology, Innovation, Education) Award to study the impact of different equipment and drying techniques on the growth of American Oyster. Their research abstract and a summary can be found on our website now: https://t.co/BmyDDrZWtI

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

Get more food help:
@ProjectBread's FoodSource Hotline: [phone]
@Gr8BosFoodBank: https://t.co/YRlgd0kv3G
@WorcCtyFoodBank: https://t.co/kF10Xe17N5
@FoodBankWMA: https://t.co/OndR8pad71
@MVFoodBank: https://t.co/Z3EtTPn0rA

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

Extra COVID SNAP benefits are ending March 2, 2023 in Massachusetts. Households will continue to get their normal SNAP benefit amount. Visit https://t.co/BUVGkQIafr to learn how you can get the most SNAP and save some of it to help after March 2.

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

If you get SNAP, you can automatically get HIP. HIP puts money back on your EBT card when you buy produce w/SNAP from HIP vendors, up to a monthly amount: https://t.co/1z76as215Q
Learn more: https://t.co/MqaugZPxHl

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

Awardees commit to participate in the peer working group, offer a field walk showcasing their trials and being featured in one video about farmer experimentation for tillage reduction in organic vegetable production.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

The Farmer-Led Innovations in Tillage Reduction program from @Farmland offers 8 farmers from MA and ME a $5000 Innovation Award and participation in a 2-year peer working group program.

Applications are due by January 1, 2023.
https://t.co/p305sLTyaH

[Mass Food System Collaborative @MAFoodSys]

Registration is now open for @NOFAMass' 36th annual winter conference! The conference will be in person in Worcester and online on Saturday, January 14 and online only on Sunday, January 15.

For more information & registration: https://t.co/Te3buWp2v5

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

We know our growers are innovative, coming up with creative solutions to problems every day. Through TIE Awards, we provide flexibility to local farmers, fisheries and other food producers to trial new equipment, implement new systems, and increase our regional resilience.

[SEMAP @SEMAPonline]

SEMAP is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Technology, Innovation, Excellence (TIE) Award for 2023! Applications are due February 1, 2023, and awards are open to producers based in Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol county.

Details: https://t.co/TEvhKWsnIy

[Civil Eats @CivilEats]

“We’ve spent a lot of time in the last 100 years worrying about growing enough food to feed everybody, but we took our eye off the ball collectively about the way that farming practices influenced the quality of food.” https://t.co/LFBasmp2cD