Farmers parade tractors in 4-H Fair
For The Recorder
Published: 7/9/2017 10:26:37 PM
HEATH Seventeen farmers paraded their tractors in the Franklin County Farm Bureau’s Back 40 Tractor Ride last month, as part of the Franklin County 4-H Fair in Heath, with five going home with prizes.
One aim of the tractor rides is to give farmers a chance to create a conversation with the public about farming.
“This ride placed tractors, which are an economic image of farming, in front of the public,” said Franklin County Farm Bureau President Lenny Roberts. “By allowing consumers to get up-close to these machines and talk to farmers, we created a platform to answer their questions and build a relationship that will last a lifetime.”
Hillside Pizza partnering with Colrain Firefighters’ Association for fundraiser
EMTs Colleen Worden and JoAnne Deady stand in front of the Colrain Fire Station in May. Hillside Pizza is donating money to the Colrain Firefighters’ Association for each gift card the association sells in a special fundraiser this winter. Staff File Photo/PAUL FRANZ
Modified: 1/5/2021 3:21:39 PM
COLRAIN Hillside Pizza is donating money to the Colrain Firefighters’ Association for each gift card the association sells in a special fundraiser this winter. The last day to buy one is Saturday.
The Colrain Firefighters’ Association raises money to support the town Fire Department, often by buying specialized equipment that the town can’t afford, explained Jim Martin, a lieutenant in the Fire Department and a member of the association. The association has also helped firefighters with expensive medical bills or other personal financial difficulties, Martin said.