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Berkshire Farmers Seek Federal Help

By Charlie Deitz

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Berkshire County – Massachusetts farmers are taking a beating this summer, with significant crop losses being reported from every corner of the state. Blight has also added to the farmers' woes.

The state's Farm Service Agency is putting together a request to declare disaster status so some of these farmers can get a little financial relief. Our Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz has the story.

Related:

USDA Disaster Information

Berkshire Grown - A local resource for farmers

Farm Girl Farm