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TittyMongoose42 OP t1_jdviotw wrote

Reply to comment by DeliPaper in What's the Western MA Market Basket Equivalent? by TittyMongoose42

That's what I'd thought, any favorite farm shops or general stores?

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TurboChargedRoomba t1_jdvucn9 wrote

As we head into the growing season, try to find some local farm stands. The one's around me last year had squash @ 5 for a dollar, peppers, onions, and beets out the wazoo. I found one farm stand selling meat from one of their cows, $2.00/lb ground beef, and 2lb bone in ribeye steaks for $7-8 total!

Definitely the best way to get fresh and local produce, though Big Y often carries local when in season as well.

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DeliPaper t1_jdvisel wrote

Not there. Big E's in Easthampton used to be the go-to.

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ProfPretzelMan t1_jdvjrab wrote

For farm shops I always liked Whitney's, though it certainly isn't cheap. A lot of general stores in this area have been closing down lately unfortunately. There are a lot of good farm stands scattered around in the fall though, my personal favorite is one not too far from the airport.

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Ksevio t1_jdw02pe wrote

Depends really what area you're in. There are lots of little farm shops that are open seasonally. A few like Atkins that have expanded and are open year round

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WilcoLovesYou t1_jdwb171 wrote

There’s a good one on Barker Road in Pittsfield during the summer. I forget the name of it, it’s about a mile past the airport if you’re headed towards Lenox.

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