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Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)
http://www.nofamass.org
NOFA/Mass is a community including farmers, gardeners, landscapers and consumers working to educate members and the general public about the benefits of local organic systems based on complete cycles, natural materials, and minimal waste for the health of individual beings, communities and the living planet.

New England Small Farm Institute (NESFI)
http://www.smallfarm.org
The mission of the New England Small Farm Institute is to promote small farm development by providing information and training for aspiring, beginning and transitioning farmers.

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)
http://www.uvm.edu/~nesare/
http://www.sare.org
Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program.

North American Farmers District Marketing Association (NAFDMA)
http://www.nafdma.com
NAFDMA is a 501(c)6 trade association dedicated to nurturing the farm direct marketing industry. Our members are farmers, farmers’ market managers, extension agents, industry suppliers, government officials and others who are part of the thriving farm direct marketing industry in North America.

New England Vegetables and Berry Growers Association (NEVBC)
http://www.nevbc.org
The New England Vegetable & Berry Growers Association (NEV & BGA) is the oldest vegetable growers association in America. We support and promote the vegetable and berry industry in New England.

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MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation
http://www.massfarmbureau.com
Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation is the largest grass roots general farm organization in the Commonwealth. Their unique member driven policy process gives us a true representation of the issues, challenges and opportunities facing agriculture in the ever changing legislative and regulatory environment.    Their mission is to protect the rights, encourage the growth, and be of service to our members, in the best interest of agriculture.

UMASS Extension
http://www.umassextension.org
UMass Extension addresses public concerns of high priority for the Commonwealth. Part of the national Cooperative Extension System, it sponsors statewide programs in Agriculture and Landscape, Natural Resources & Environmental Conservation, Communities, Families and Youth, Nutrition Education and the Massachusetts 4-H Program.

Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP)
http://www.umassd.edu/semap
Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help agricultural enterprises in southeastern Massachusetts achieve economic success.

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA)
http://www.buylocalfood.com
CISA links farmers and communities to strengthen agriculture and enhance the economy, rural character, environmental quality, and social well-being of western Massachusetts.

Berkshire Grown
http://www.berkshiregrown.org
Berkshire Grown envisions a community where healthy farms define the open landscape, where a wide diversity of fresh, seasonal food and flowers continue to be readily available to everyone, and the ability to celebrate the agricultural bounty by buying from neighboring family farms and savoring their distinctive Berkshire harvest.

Essex County Buy Fresh
http://www.buyfresh.org
Local food is about the future - By supporting local farmers today, you can help ensure that there will be farms in Essex County tomorrow, and that future generations will have access to nourishing, flavorful, and fresh food.

Central Mass Fresh
http://www.thekaleidoscope.com
The best and freshest food comes from local farms.  When you shop for produce locally, you purchase quality, affordable food- sold fresh with the best flavor and nutrition.

The Food Project- Eastern, MA
http://www.thefoodproject.org
The mission of The Food Project is to grow a thoughtful and productive community of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build a sustainable food system.

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association (CCCGA)
http://www.cranberries.org
The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association, established in 1888, is one of the oldest farmer organizations in the country. By maintaining focus on grower issues, the goal of the Association is to “Enhance the economic viability of the Massachusetts cranberry grower”. Their mission is to support and promote the cranberry growers of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Aquaculture Association
http://www.massaqua.org
The Massachusetts Aquaculture Association is a Trade Association formed in 1986 to promote the continued development of shellfish and fish farming, and to improve some of the conditions affecting aquaculture in Massachusetts today.

SEMASS Aquaculture Center (SEMAC)
http://www.capecodextension.org/semac
The Southeastern Massachusetts Aquaculture Center (SEMAC) is a regional center
supported by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, that was established to assist the aquaculture industry within the southeastern Massachusetts counties of Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Plymouth, and Nantucket.

Massachusetts Center for Agriculture
http://www.masscenterforag.org
http://www.umass.edu/agcenter/
The Center for Agriculture brings together agricultural programs from UMass Extension, the College of Natural Resources and the Environment, and the Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station. The purpose of the Center for Agriculture is to serve as a portal through which individuals, industries, and agencies can connect with scientists and educators. Simply put, The Center for Agriculture provides access to all of the expertise within the agricultural programs of the university.
The Massachusetts Center for Agriculture is a collaboration between these agencies:
University of Massachusetts Center for Agriculture
University of Massachusetts College of Natural Resources and the Environment
University of Massachusetts Extension
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Risk Management Agency
United States Department of Agriculture

Massachusetts Beekeepers Association
http://www.massbee.org
You can learn how to keep honey bees, and enjoy harvesting your own honey and beeswax! Look below for a Bee School that is being run by a beekeeping club near you...

Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association (MCTA)
http://www.christmas-trees.org
The Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association was founded on November 22, 1958 and is a constituent member of the National Christmas Tree Association.

Massachusetts Flower Growers Association
http://massflowergrowers.com
The Massachusetts Flower Growers' Association was established in 1947 to promote the advancement of the Massachusetts Flower Industry. The Association is a non-profit organization of flower growers and associated tradesmen from the Commonwealth.

Massachusetts Fruit Growers Association (MFGA)
http://www.massfruitgrowers.org
The Massachusetts Fruit Growers Association (MFGA) is a proponent of fruit growing in Massachusetts and New England. It's membership consists of commercial and hobby fruit growers, industry personnel, extension and university personnel, and other interested persons.

Massachusetts Maple Producers Association
http://massmaple.org
The Massachusetts Maple Producers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of maple sugaring in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA)
http://www.mnla.com
The Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association is a volunteer, nonprofit organization whose members are businesses and individuals involved in the production, sale, and handling of nursery stock in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Roadside Stands
http://www.massfarmstands.com
The Massachusetts Roadside Stands offers the most comprehensive information on local farming, fresh food and Massachusetts-grown farm products.

Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom (MAC)
http://www.aginclassroom.org
The mission of Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom is to foster an awareness and learning in all areas related to the food and agriculture industries and the economic and social importance of agriculture to the state, nation and the world.

Massachusetts 4-H
http://www.mass4hfoundation.org
Massachusetts 4-H (known simply as 4-H) prepares youth, ages 6 to 19, to become independent and contributing members of society by providing them with the support and resources that promote positive, long-term development. 4-H was established in 1902. This program relies heavily on volunteers and leaders to conduct local, regional and statewide programs and events.

Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets
http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org
Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets are a public, non-profit, charitable service organization dedicated to the needs of farmers, consumers and communities. They are managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and work with community development groups.

Pilgrim Resource Conservation and Development Area Council, Inc. (Pilgrim RC&D)
http://www.pilgrimrcd.org
The purpose of the RC&D Program is to encourage and improve the capability of volunteers, locally elected, and civic leaders in designated RC&D Areas to plan and carry out projects for resource conservation and community development that lead to sustainable communities, prudent land use and the sound management and conservation of natural resources.

Berkshire-Pioneer Resource Conservation and Development Council (Berkshire-Pioneer RC&D)
http://www.members.aol.com/berkpiorcd
Berkshire-Pioneer RC&D Area, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation comprised of a network of people, agencies and organizations dedicated to addressing rural development issues through a grass-roots, bottom-up approach.

Patriot Resource Conservation and Development Council (Patriot RC&D)
http://patriotrcd.org
The Patriot Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Area Council, Inc. is a nonprofit organization formed in 2002.  The Patriot RC&D Council is dedicated to managing, sustaining and enhancing the natural and community resources in the region. 

American Farmland Trust (AFT)
http://www.farmland.org
American Farmland Trust is leading a campaign to transform U.S. farm policy. Their vision is for well-managed, protected farm and ranch land that provides open space, clean water, healthy food, wildlife habitat and a renewed connectedness between the farm community and the rest of America.

 American Farmland Trust Information Center (FIC)
http://www.farmlandinfo.org
The Farmland Information Center (FIC) is a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. It is a partnership between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust.

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