FRANKLIN COUNTY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Several Franklin County farms will benefit from state grant programs awarding over $3.6 million to farmers. The programs include the Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program, Composting Improvement, and Climate Smart Agriculture. Atlas Farm in Deerfield will use $48,000 to replace their wood bins with plastic ones which can be washed and sanitized. Upingil Farm and Reed Farm will be purchasing compost supplies, and Red Fire Farm will be combating frost with a wind machine, reducing water use.