Over the past month, Dismas Family Farm has been excited and energized by the new animals that have joined the family. Three cows and five piglets were brought to the farm by our farm steward. Five chicks were born in the last week, with five more arriving soon. Lastly, a baby lamb was born just this afternoon!
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – The bustling vendor tents on West Main Street were a typical site on Thursdays during the summer. Filled with local vendors selling their goods and eager shoppers purchasing them, the Westborough Farmers’ Market drew hundreds of curious residents from around the area. The farmers’ market finished out its first year in September after what many believe was a successful run. Click HERE to see the full article on The Daily Westborough.
WORCESTER — The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts has awarded a $138,413 planning grant to Dismas House of Massachusetts to address problems surrounding prisoner re-entry in Worcester. The grant will enable Dismas House and its partners to research what has been successful elsewhere and make adaptations to create a new model for prisoner re-entry, according Jan Yost, president and CEO of the foundation. “The initiative will begin with a review of evidence-based models that have been implemented elsewhere and will [...]
“It takes time and effort, Sadowski said, “but now people are coming to us.” When overlook Farm in Rutland had an extra 40 pounds of carrots and garlic, Lopez was happy to oblige. Last year the Abbey started getting tomatoes and greens from the Dismas house Farm in Oakham, a 35-acre farm where former prisoners get a fresh start by growing fresh vegetables.” Click HERE to see the full article on edible Boston.
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