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I want to extend my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to speak at the Hadley Farm Rally. It was truly inspiring to stand alongside so many passionate advocates for our local food system, especially in light of the devastating federal funding cuts.

The USDA's decision to cancel the Local Food for Schools and the LFPA (Local Food Purchase Assistance Program) is a direct assault on the resilience of our communities. It will have a profound impact on our children, our farmers, and our local economy for a very long time.

A big thank you to Kerry Taylor, your leadership is truly remarkable. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to this cause.

Kristen Wilmer, Stephen Taranto, and Claire Morenon of CISA, thank you for your guidance, support, and dedication to our farming community.

It was an honor to share the stage with all of you. Each of your stories resonated deeply and highlighted the urgent need to address these cuts. The impact extends far beyond spreadsheets; they affect real people, real families, and real communities.

For the folks who weren't there, the rally was an attempt to communicate the tangible losses our local farms, schools, food pantrys will be facing. The $12.2 million in Massachusetts alone, is not just a number; it represents lost opportunities for our children to access healthy, locally sourced food, and a severe blow to the livelihoods of farmers.

The impact will ripple through our communities. Schools will struggle to afford healthy food, local food hubs will face financial strain, and farmers will be left with unsold produce and unfinished projects. The domino effect is undeniable, and the consequences will be felt by us all.

Thank you again for providing a platform to address these critical issues. I am committed to continuing this fight alongside all of you.

Remember, our unity is our strength.

Harrison Bardwell
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Related:

• Local farmers lose USDA resources as federal cuts continue - Concord Bridge
  
• Valley farmers sound off over ag cuts at ‘Attack on Small Farms’ rally - Gazette
• ‘Cut hay, not USDA’: Mass. farmers rally in Hadley - Commonwealth Beacon
• Death by a thousand cuts - The Boston Globe​

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Harrison talks about the Trump Administration cutting 1 billion dollars in federal funding, including LFPA and the Farm to School program.

USDA cancels 1 billion in local food | Politico
https://www.bardwellfarm.com/blog/usda-cancels-1b-in-local-food#
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Death by a thousand cuts | Boston Globe
https://www.bardwellfarm.com/blog/death-by-a-thousand-cuts#

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Harrison takes a quick second to talk about Rapid Radios and how they performed at the farm.

Rapid Radios ► www.rapidradios.com 

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Harrison talks about how important soil temperature is and how he is beginning to monitor it more closely and why.

You can purchase soil thermometer at the link below.

Reotemp® Stainless Steel Bi-Metal Thermometers $70

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Harrison gives us an update on the Meganet Sprinkler System he's been testing in the high tunnels, come farming with us!

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Harrison talks about the -17 degree weather we had and the damage it caused to the overwintering onions this past month. Come farming with us!
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Part 2 of 2: Harrison continues his winter growing plan and adds a few new surprises!

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Part 1 of 2: Harrison continues his winter growing plan and adds a few new surprises!
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Join Harrison in the greenhouse as he kicks off the 2023 growing season by starting bell peppers early.

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