AGRICULTURE

We take a tour of Images Cinema as they reopen their theaters, take a tour of Nourse Farms for berry season and check in with the Word Nerd.

A University of New Hampshire professor who is the leading U.S. expert on oxen explains why these animals were so vital to early American settlers and patriots.

We take a tour of Pomeroy's Vegetable Farm, check in with the 2026 Battle of the Botanicals fundraiser at the Hitchcock Center, and check out the newest editions to the slang dictionary with the Word Nerd.

Lawmakers face no strict deadlines to advance the bills in conference other than the end of this two-year session on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027.

We check out what's in store for the 9th annual Franklin County Pride, learn how Resilient Community Arts in order of 413 Gives Day, and take a tour of Carrot Corner Farm.

We talk to hosts of The Tumble Science Podcast before the 2026 Joke-Ha-Thon fundraiser kicks off, get a Black historical perspective of the 250th, and have our latest Local Hero Spotlight with McKinstry Farms.

A preview of Mass. political strategies on immigration, upcoming gig worker regulatory battles, a sewage sludge ban, and why state lawmakers won't target the Red Sox.

We get the rundown on the 2026 Berkshire International Film Festival, take a tour of Fern Hill Farm and dish about the word "dish" with the Word Nerd.

We talk with founder and organizer of the Odenong Powwow Justin Beatty before event's 6th iteration, visit Growing a Bunch Farm in Ashfield, and check in with Rep. Jim McGovern.

From vegetable fields to dairy farms, Massachusetts growers say labor shortages and immigration fears are making it harder to keep farms running.