Join the Mass. Farm to School Advisory Committee

Help Build Our Advisory Committee

Massachusetts Farm to School (MFTS) is currently seeking new members to join our Advisory Committee. We are looking for people who are excited by our mission to strengthen local farms and fisheries and promote healthy communities by increasing local food purchasing and education at schools.

MFTS operates under the 501c3 fiscal sponsorship of TSNE which has its own Board of Directors. The MFTS Advisory Committee members are focused on providing strategic guidance rather than holding legal or fiduciary responsibility for the organization. We currently have a 10 person Advisory Committee and are seeking to recruit up to 4 individuals by the spring. As we grow the Advisory Committee we seek to bring new skills and perspectives including a commitment to advancing racial equity and social justice in the organization and throughout our network.

We are looking for new members who:

• Have a commitment to Mass. Farm to School’s mission, vision, and values
• Represent the diversity of our communities, including race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation
• Represent different regions of the state, including urban and rural areas
• Have an interest in connecting with other farm to school leaders to shape the movement
• Are knowledgeable in at least one of the following areas: fundraising, strategic planning, policy, and/or community engagement
• Have experience with one or more of the sectors with which MFTS engages (i.e. agriculture, education, public health, economic development)

Massachusetts Advisory Committee members provide strategic guidance and contribute to decisions that shape the organization. Please see the Advisory Committee Member Roles and Responsibilities for more information about specific member roles.

Application Instructions

Applicants will submit a brief application and selected applicants will be contacted to schedule a follow up conversation. To apply, please complete this application form. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to send in your application no later than January 30th, as we seek to welcome new members in the early spring of 2025. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Simca Horwitz, MFTS Co-Director for more information or with any questions at simca@massfarmtoschool.org or (413) 253-2844.

Application Form