Last summer, getting fresh local produce looked a lot different than it had in previous years. Luckily, in many communities across the country and especially here in western Massachusetts, farms, small businesses, and non-profits joined forces in creative ways to ensure people could still get healthy food and products from local businesses in safe ways. From food delivery services to contactless pick-up stations, challenge bred innovation for many in our area. This year, however, we’re happy to see so many classic farmer’s markets back in action!

As a label printer located in western Massachusetts, many of our partners are businesses local to the area. With the re-instatement of traditional farmer’s markets in most towns across the region, we’d like to put the spotlight on some of the incredible brands you can find locally!

Sweet Birch Herbals

Sweet Birch Herbals is a community herbal medicine company based in Ashfield, Massachusetts. Founder, Hannah Jacobson-Hardy has a passion for connecting people to their own inner wisdom with the assistance of plant-based medicine so they may lead healthy lives that are truly aligned with their values.

Crooked Stick Pops

Popmaster Julie Tuman founded Crooked Stick Pops in January 2016. Her vision for Crooked Stick is to use fresh healthy ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to make brilliant flavors that are fun for families but creative and surprising enough to fascinate adults.

Old Friend’s Farm

Old Friend’s Farm grows 28 acres of certified organic salads, vegetables, and flowers. They are widely known for pioneering Northeast-grown Ginger and Turmeric, and for the specialty products they make with those powerful roots. They are committed to a healthy workplace, environment, and community, and their products are infused with that attention.

Berkshire Mountain Bakery

Walk through the door of Berkshire Mountain Bakery located in Housatonic, Massachusetts in the heart of the Berkshires and you will find yourself in the midst of a baking flurry with baker/owner, Richard Bourdon, orchestrating the production. In this European style bakery, traditional techniques rule the baking process and so most bread is naturally leavened with sourdough fermentation and hand shaped. The result is very digestible and delicious bread.

Justamere Tree Farm

Justamere Tree Farm is an all women-owned farm producing maple syrup while honoring centuries old traditions. They have a full line of additional maple products which they make using only the highest quality ingredients. Their business runs on solar power and locally-harvested trees fuel our evaporator. They are nourished by nature and in turn, provide nature’s sweetness to nourish others.

This list is just a small sample of many of the incredible local brands we partner with. And fruits and vegetables don’t require labels, so there is of course much more to be found at your farmer’s market. Join us in supporting local businesses and enjoying some time outside and out of the house this summer! If you’re looking for a label printer that’s local, request your free quote today!