11 April 2011

Focus on Sustainable Agriculture

taliawhyte Global Wire Associates Deval Patrick, environment, food policy, green jobs, local food, Massachusetts Food Policy Alliance, sustainable agriculture

Massachusetts farmers gathered at the State House in Boston April 7 for “Massachusetts Agriculture Day.”  Gov. Deval Patrick, Energy & Environmental Affairs Secretary Richard Sullivan and Agricultural Commissioner Scott Soares spoke about the importance of local food and sustainable agriculture.  The event was also used to announce the establishment of the Massachusetts Food Policy Alliance.