BOSTON — One of the most popular days at the State House unfolded Wednesday, with legislators and staff sampling locally produced food and crops directly from the farmers, fishermen and producers at Agriculture Day.
It also was announced that Beverly and Hamilton farms were the recipient of grant awards.
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