SPRINGFIELD, MA – (July 2, 2008) - Big Y Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s local produce season within the chain’s 58 markets. With stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut the markets are able to contract with local growers throughout the region. This week current local vegetables hail from:Snow Peas, Snap Peas, English Peas - Baggott Farms in East Windsor, CT. Zucchini Squash - E. Cecchi Farms Feeding Hills, MA; Calabrese Farms –Southwick, MA Summer Squash, E. Cecchi Farms Feeding Hills, MA; Calabrese Farms –Southwick, MA Green Cabbage, Meadowbrook Farms - East Longmeadow, MA Organic Kale and Collard Greens - Happy Valley Organic Coop - East Whatley, MA Organic Zucchini & Summer Squash - Happy Valley Organic Coop - East Whatley, MA Organic Potted Herbs and Basil - Happy Valley Organic Coop - East Whatley, MA