The West Tisbury and Chilmark local dropoffs are now accepting food waste. For $2, residents can dump up to a five-gallon bucket sized container.

The Island Grown Initiative has been awarded a grant of $5,000 from CARE for the Cape and Islands.

A new Martha’s Vineyard festival made its debut Saturday at Thimble Farm in Oak Bluffs, where the nonprofit Island Grown Initiative hosted a fall fest at its Farm Hub greenhouses and gardens.

Island boards of health and a nonprofit partner are rolling out a new program to help hunters donate and process venison on the Island.

The produce truck that visits Vineyard neighborhoods to sell fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs for lower prices than regular stores is extending its schedule through Oct. 29.

As part of a new initiative by IGI, a mobile farmers' market will make seven stops around the Island each week. On Tuesday the truck made its debut at Woodside Village in Vineyard Haven.

Island Grown Initiative’s Farm Hub will see a change in management as director Keith Wilda leaves this summer. Matthew Dix will replace him.

Starting in mid-July, a converted florist’s truck packed with fresh produce from local farms is due to begin visiting Island neighborhoods three days a week. The truck is a project of the Island Grown Initiative.

This time of year a fresh strawberry usually travels thousands of miles to Island grocery stores. But at Island Grown Initiative’s Farm Hub, fresh fruit and greens thrive all year long.

Island Grown Initiative announced last week that Sarah McKay, former board president, will be taking over as interim executive director for the next year.