Consulting Services

Paid Services

For schools and organizations looking to do significant planning, implementation, or evaluation of a farm to school program

We understand that each school or district is different and that there is no cookie cutter approach to farm to school programs. If you need individualized support getting started or taking your existing program to the next level, we can help. Our team can support you with a range of services based on your specific needs. Contracts are customizable and negotiable.

We can work with you in the following areas:

Local Food Sourcing, Menu Development, and Promotion

Design effective menus highlighting local foods
Conduct a local foods baseline assessment
Develop a plan for regular classroom or lunchroom taste tests
Analyze meal costs and do local food price comparisons
Target local foods in your bids and contracts
Tell your local foods story successfully

Farm to School Action Planning & Policies

Develop a cohesive Farm to School Program Team
Write an Action Plan, set goals, and track progress
Incorporate farm to school in your school wellness plan

Farm to School in the Classroom & Garden

Use best practices in school garden design and maintenance
Develop food safety protocol for the school garden
Identify standards aligned curriculum for use your farm to school programs
Coordinate professional development opportunities for educators

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Contact Us

Massachusetts Farm to School (fiscally sponsored by Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE))
PO Box 213
Beverly, MA 01915

Phone: (413) 253-3844

Email: info@massfarmtoschool.org