Representative Dykema Addresses Massachusetts Grange Convention

Boston, MA - Representative Carolyn C. Dykema addressed the 137^th annual Massachusetts State Grange Convention on October 23, 2009, speaking of the need to support the agriculture economy in the Commonwealth.

“Local farming is part of our history and our future. We need to work for policy that balances our need for housing and development with our need to protect a sustainable and safe food supply,” Representative Dykema told farmers assembled at the Doubletree Hotel in Milford.

“As demand for locally grown products increases, it’s even more important that the voice of agriculture is heard at the State House,” said Dykema whose comments were followed by those of Scott Soares, Commissioner of the Mass. Department of Agricultural Resources.

Rep. Dykema is a member of the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. She recently submitted testimony in opposition to a bill that would open the door to increased local regulation of farms and make it more difficult for farms to remain economically viable.

The National Grange is the nation's oldest general farm and rural public interest organization. The Massachusetts State Grange was founded in 1873.  Grange members provide service to agriculture and rural communities on a wide variety of issues, including economic development, education, family endeavors, and legislation.

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October 31, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: 
Leah Robins, Legislative Aide
Office of Representative Carolyn Dykema
(617) 722-2210
leah.robins@state.ma.us

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