A special deed restriction program run by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources allowed Ryan MacKay of Lilac Hedge Farm in Holden and Rutland to become the farmer he is now. He's ...

There are many reasons landowners feel the need to preserve their farm. When asked why they preserved their farm, Lena Schaeffer from Dove Song Farm in Jefferson Township, replied: “It’s a matter of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Stories about food & agriculture through the lens of climate change Because fruits and vegetables are among the most commonly ...

Farmers in York County are increasingly concerned about developmental sprawl — from tract housing, warehouses, and now data centers —threatening their agricultural land. York County has lost over ...