Massachusetts Farm to School is pleased to share a series of FREE professional development events for classroom/garden educators, school nutrition staff, and advocates throughout the year. These events will be hosted by Mass. Farm to School and partner organizations, and feature speakers from a variety of farm to school backgrounds. All events are virtual unless otherwise […]

We were thrilled to kick off Farm to School Month one day early with a wonderful visit to Czajkowski Farm in Hadley to showcase the strong partnership between the farm and the Boston Public Schools. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Congressman Jim McGovern, State Senator Jo Comerford, State Representative Daniel Carey, Boston Public Schools’ Director of […]

We invite you to nominate your favorite farm to school champion to receive the 2024 Massachusetts Farm to School, “Kale Blazer,” award. We will announce the winner in November.  The Kale Blazer recognizes an individual or group of individuals who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in farm and sea to school activity in Massachusetts. These […]

Help Get Students Involved in Advocacy Work & Civic Engagement this October! Are you an educator? Do you work with students in or out of a school setting? Help them advocate for Farm to School in their communities by encouraging them to fill out a Farm to School Student Advocacy Form! Students of any age range […]

 In an effort to understand the broad impacts of the Northeast Food for Schools (NFS) Grant program in the state, we at Massachusetts Farm to School are sitting down with representatives from local food hubs, farms, and participating schools. In this interview, we hear from Loni Austin, rancher and owner of Austin Ridge Acres, a […]