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A Message from Karen Schwalbe, Executive Director
It is with heartfelt gratitude that I say farewell to SEMAP and end this remarkable chapter in my life. For the past seven years I have been embraced by our community of farmers, foodies, colleagues, partners, and supporters – many of whom have since become friends – as I took on the task of advancing …
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SEMAP Hosts MDAR Commissioner, Staff on Farm Tour
MDAR staff joined SEMAP to meet with local farmers, hear about the challenges they face and support they need DARTMOUTH, MA – On Tuesday, August 30, SEMAP led staff from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), including Commissioner John Lebeaux and Deputy Commissioner Ashley Randle, on a tour of local farms in Westport and …
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USDA Undersecretary Visits Langwater Farm to Discuss FMPP
On Friday, February 18, SEMAP, MDAR and Langwater Farm were excited to host USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Affairs Jenny Lester Moffitt for a farm visit and conversation about the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). Though the air was chilly, spirits were high as we arrived at Langwater Farm in Easton. While farmer Kevin …
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SEMAP Announces 2022 TIE Award Recipients
This past Sunday, at the 15th Annual Agriculture and Food Conference, SEMAP announced the recipients of the 2022 Technology, Innovation, and Excellence (TIE) Awards. This year’s award-winners were selected from a highly competitive applicant pool across out region, and were selected by a committee of SEMAP staff and board members. SEMAP’s TIE Awards are intended …