Date: March 19, 2025 Time: 2:00-3:00pm Presenters: Michaela Short, Food Service Director, Salem Public Schools Melanie Wilk, Food Service Director, Chicopee Public Schools Learn about popular local food items to add to your summer menus that you can source locally. Understanding Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites are a factor for the types of menus […]

Date: February 5, 2025 Time: 2:00-3:00pm Presenters: Barrett Grazioso, Food Service Director, Belchertown Public Schools Ellen Nylen, Brookline Public Schools Facilitator: Abby Getman Skillicorn, Massachusetts Farm to School Learn from two seasoned professionals how to start building your menu to include more local offerings by understanding your meal costs. Panelists will share their strategies for […]

This event has taken place. Please scroll down to watch a recording.  Presenters: Brianna Ippolito, Acton-Boxborough Public Schools Brianna Jackson, Farm to School Coordinator, Chicopee Public Schools Bryan Jersky, Farm to School Coordinator, Northampton Public Schools Facilitator: Abby Getman Skillicorn, Massachusetts Farm to School Have you always wanted to start taste testing but not sure […]

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 […]

Date: March 12, 2025 Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM Presenter: Rayeanne Gentry, Special Education Educator, Greater Lowell Technical High School Description: From student grown crops served in cafeteria meals, lessons on food systems, a curriculum on seasonal gardening in the school gardens and greenhouse, and an active greenhouse program and student run plant sale, the Transition […]

This event took place on September 6, 2024. Scroll down to watch a recording.  MA FRESH is a statewide farm to school grant program available to licensed early education and care centers sponsoring the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and K-12 school districts operating the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). This presentation will […]

This event took place on September 5, 2024. Please scroll down to watch a recording.  MA FRESH is a statewide farm to school grant program available to K-12 school districts operating the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and licensed early education and care centers sponsoring the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This presentation […]

Date: May 21, 2024 Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM  Facilitator: Dinah Mack, Education Program Manager, Massachusetts Farm to School The Harvest of the Month program is a great opportunity to celebrate local abundance, learn about food systems and local crop history, and get resources for your classroom. Join us for a Q and A about the […]

Date: May 7, 2025 Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Presenter: Meg Tenczar, School Garden Program Manager & Educator, Backyard Growers You have a school garden and it is overflowing and school is out for the summer! How can you plan for summer care and maintenance? Join us for this workshop to look at ways to engage the school-wide […]

Date: April 2, 2025 Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Facilitator: Elizabeth Kaplan, K-7 Math & Science Coordinator, Watertown Public Schools School & district-wide composting is an effective way to engage students in caring for their environment. Join us for this session and learn how Watertown Public Schools launched their composting program in school kitchens, cafeterias, and classrooms. The […]

Multiple Dates Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Presenter: Rina Zampieron, State-wide Early Education Manager, Mass Audubon Join the movement to connect children with nature and healthy food! This 4-workshop series caters to both seasoned gardeners and beginners who have never planted a seed. We’ll explore engaging activities that show children how to make healthy food choices by learning […]

Date: January 15, 2025 Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Facilitator: Ollie Perrault, Climate Activist, Youth Climate Action Now How can educators navigate possible power dynamics between students and adults in intergenerational spaces and work effectively to mentor youth leaders? This workshop will focus on how to center empowerment and climate action in our education. Ollie will also share […]