Boston Bay Consulting
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Usda Jun 2015 - Jan 2017
State Director at Usda Rural Developement
Cranberry Marketing Committee Apr 2012 - May 2015
Executive Director
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Apr 2009 - Apr 2012
Commissioner
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Nov 2007 - Apr 2009
Assistant Commissioner and Chief of Staff
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University of Rhode Island 1993 - 1994
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 1986 - 1992
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology, Biology
Dartmouth High School
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We have to think outside of the bog, said Scott Soares, the former Massachusetts agriculture secretary who runs the trade group. People just dont think about them unless they are really right in front of them, which is usually when they are next to the turkey and mashed potatoes.
Date: Nov 27, 2014
Category: Business
Source: Google
Maple syrup producers grapple with side effects of warm weather
Scott Soares, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, said warm weather has made the maple season difficult to predict. Last year proved to be a record year, with 62,000 gallons of maple syrup produced in the state. But the year before, Massachusetts produced just 2