They will use the federal money to broaden the image of who farms to include women, racially diverse populations and those who don’t raise dairy cows.
New England
Questions linger about mystery object in Rhode Island
The circular metal object was taken out of the waters off East Beach in Westerly.
Connecticut natural lawn backers: “Hell no we won’t mow’
A woman challenges New London blight ordinances in a case that rallies conservationists.
Maine woman and her 2 goats uninjured in Vermont crash
The Raymond woman apparently fell asleep while driving on an interstate.
Long-running debate on New Hampshire lake ramp heats up
Arguments for the ramp include accusations that the rich people want to keep the lake as their own.
Shark encounters rattle nerves on Cape Cod
Though the risk is low, recent shark sightings have beach devotees more than a little shaken.
New Hampshire Medicaid expansion participants have higher medical costs than others
The state program uses federal funding to put 43,000 people on private insurance plans.
Logan airport weighs fees for drivers who pick up, drop off passengers
The review is expected to be completed by July 2019.
Police boost patrols around home of $758.7 million Powerball winner
‘There have been people knocking on doors, asking people where she lives,’ a Chicopee police spokesman says.
U.S., Canada to collaborate to find out what is killing whales
Solving the mystery could help formulate regulations to protect the vulnerable mammals.