Action Alert: Submit testimony in support of the Farm to School Grant Bill

Submit Testimony in Support of the Farm to School Grant Bill
Legislators need to hear from farm to school practitioners, students, families and other advocates about how impactful farm to school programs can be. Share your story about about what farm to school looks like in your community and help make the farm to school grant program a reality!

A big THANK YOU to all of the farm to school advocates who took time to provide compelling testimony on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Education Committee hearing in support of the Farm to School Grant Bill (S.349 and H.686).  It was inspiring to see the strong turnout and listen to the great work happening across the Commonwealth.  The diverse group of speakers made a strong case for a permanent Farm to School Grant program here in Massachusetts.

There’s still time to submit written testimony if you haven’t done so already. We have drafted sample testimony to help you write your letter, but be sure to include your own story. Download sample testimony here.

Send your written testimony to:

Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov
Alice.Peisch@mahouse.gov

Optional: Feel free to “cc” info@massfarmtoschool.org to let us know you’ve sent in your testimony!

Educators! Encourage your students to submit their own testimony! We have prepared a Civics Lesson & downloadable testimony submission form. Read more here.

Additionally, you can reach out to your legislators and ask them to co-sponsor the bill. More info here.