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Land
Conservation & Preservation
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| Berkshire Natural Resources Council |
| A land conservation and Land protected by the BNRC. environmental advocacy group working throughout the Berkshires in Massachusetts to preserve threatened lands. |
| Rensselaer-Taconic Land Conservancy |
| A Non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the distinctive rural character and quality of life that makes Rensselaer County a great place to live and work. |
| Nature Conservancy |
| Working with communities, businesses and people to protect more than 92 million acres around the world. |
| The Trustees of Reservations |
| Preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. |
| Land Trust Alliance |
| National convener, strategist and representative of more than 1,500 land trusts across America. Provides trainings, publications, lobbying services, and strategic planning to help leverage and connect the work of member land trusts. |
| Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program (APR) |
| State of Massachusetts program that offers to pay farmers the difference between the "fair market value" and the "agricultural value" of their farmland in exchange for a permanent deed restriction which precludes any use of the property that will have a negative impact on its agricultural viability. |
| Sheffield Land Trust |
| Dedicated to protecting the land essential to Sheffield's natural, scenic, rural and agricultural character through a program of steward- ship and by working with landowners, farmers and other partners. |
| American Farmland Trust |
| Founded in 1980, American Farmland Trust has helped win permanent protection for over a million acres of American farmland. Their hard work and sound strategies unite farmers, environmentalists and policymakers. |
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Sustainable
Economics
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| Equity Trust |
| Promoting equity in the world by changing the way people think about and hold property. |
| E.F. Schumacher Society |
| An educational non-profit organization founded in 1980. Programs demonstrate that both social and environmental sustainability can be achieved by applying the values of human-scale communities and respect for the natural environment to economic issues. |
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Food
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| Berkshire Grown |
| How to support local food and farms. |
| Ioka Farm |
| Family fun and "agri-entertainment" throughout the four seasons. |
| New England Heritage Breeds Conservancy |
| A non-profit corporation, with a farm located on 300 acres in Salisbury, CT. We work to conserve historic and endangered breeds of livestock and poultry and encourage production of these breeds to advance farmland. Programs include breeding programs, education, farmer assistance and marketing alternatives. |
| Northeast Organic Farming Association - Mass Chapter |
| NOFA/Mass is a community including farmers, gardeners, landscapers and consumers working to educate members and the general public about the benefits of local organic systems based on complete cycles, natural materials, and minimal waste for the health of individual beings, communities and the living planet. |
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Renewable
Energy Resources
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| Center for Ecological Technology |
| Energy and environmental services for Western Massachusetts. |
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Affordable
Housing
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| Habitat for Humanity |
| Brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable housing. |
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Local
Resources
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| Berkshire Conservation District |
| Non-profit environmental education organization working with the Natural Resource Conservation Service to protect the soil and water of Berkshire County. Technical assistance & education on soil, water and related natural resources for municipalities, farmers and landowners to facilitate proper land use decisions. Seasonal plant sales with many native trees, shrubs and flowers. |
| Town of Williamstown |
| Connects you to many organizations within the town and includes calendars of events. |
| Birdwatching at Sheephill |
| A project by Williamstown Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher Carolyn Agostini |
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