BerkShares Info Session for Farmers
Last Monday, Sharon Wyrrick of Many Forks Farm in Clarksburg and the BerkShares team held a virtual meeting for farmers on the upcoming launch of digital BerkShares local currency. The event was an opportunity to discuss the the launch of digital BerkShares and what it means for our communities’ farms and farmers. We asked participants about their local suppliers and other businesses […]
BerkShares celebrates 15 years in the Berkshires with plans to evolve to a digital format | The Berkshire Edge, September 2021
BerkShares celebrates 15 years in the Berkshires with plans to evolve to a digital format A pilot program between BerkShares and Humanity Cash will increase the ease of using your favorite local currency. by Hannah Van Sickle GREAT BARRINGTON — In the Berkshires, local currency is nothing new. When the late Frank Tortoriello wanted to […]
National News
The Power of Local Money for a Thriving Local Economy – Yes! When money is running short, print your own – Boston Globe Local Currencies: The Anti-Amazon Gift Card – Inc. Would You Like That in Tens, Twenties or Normans? – The New York Times Spare a “BerkShare”? – Banking Exchange Top 10 alternative currencies […]