GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Agriculture Ventures (BAV), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local agriculture and resilient food systems in the Berkshire-Taconic region, announced the appointment of Patrick Grego as its full-time Communications and Development Associate.

 

"We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to the Berkshire Agricultural Ventures team," said Rebecca Busansky, Executive Director of BAV. "We are excited to work with him to help share the stories of our farmers and amplify our work in the food system. His enthusiasm provides great promise in advancing our work to create a thriving local food economy."

 

Grego comes to BAV with a solid background in nonprofit communications. After moving from Brooklyn to Hudson, New York in 2021, Grego served as a Communications Coordinator at Time & Space Limited, a community arts center in Hudson, and later as Communications Assistant at The Olana Partnership.

 

Grego's writing has been published in several regional newspapers including the Times Union and Chronogram’s River Newsroom. He recently won the New York Newspaper Publishers Association award for distinguished feature writing. 

 

"I am honored to join Berkshire Agricultural Ventures and contribute to their impactful work in sustainable agriculture," said Grego. "I believe that supporting local farmers and promoting environmentally friendly practices is crucial for the health of our community and our climate. I am excited to help raise awareness and foster connections that drive positive change."