September 17 | 2:00-3:00PM EST | Virtual Northeast Food for Schools Challenge (DESE) [Register] Presenters: Abby Getman Skillicorn, School Nutrition Program Manager, Massachusetts Farm to School & Maggie Nowak, Local Foods Specialist, DESE  The Northeast Food for Schools Challenge is a voluntary program designed to elevate school nutrition programs for their local sourcing, and support […]

This event took place on April 15, 2026. Please scroll down to watch a recording.  Presenter: Elizabeth Kaplan, Watertown Public Schools Join us for an interactive webinar exploring how your school garden can become a dynamic outdoor math classroom! Discover hands-on activities and ready-to-use activities that align with curriculum standards while getting students excited about […]

Webinar Date: March 5, 2026 | 3:00PM – 4:00PM Presenters: Simca Horwitz and Rebecca Kelley, Massachusetts Farm to School  Join the Massachusetts Food for Massachusetts Kids Advocacy Coalition for a practical session on how to advocate for the farm to school programs you care about. Whether you want to influence your local school board or […]

This webinar took place on March 25, 2026, scroll down to watch a recording.  Presenters: Eliza Lawrence, School Garden Coordinator, Regional Environmental Council  Erin Severens, Grade 5 teacher, Goddard Elementary School  Discover how pollinators can transform your school garden into a dynamic outdoor classroom. In this webinar, you’ll explore the essential role pollinators play in […]

Date: April 29, 2026 | 3:45PM – 4:30PM Presenter: Dinah Mack, Education Program Manager, Mass. Farm to School Have an overflowing school garden school is out for the summer? How can you plan for summer care and maintenance? Join us for a discussion on how to engage the school-wide community in summer garden care and […]

This webinar took place on March 4, 2026 Presenters:  Brad Lopes, Aquinnah Wampanoag, and Emily Armstrong, of Island Grown Initiative Are you a school teacher or community educator? In this session, learn how to build a farm to school practice in the classroom and garden that honors Indigenous contributions and perspectives. Learn from Brad Lopes, […]

This series took place January 2026. Scroll down to watch recordings and download resources.  Presenter: Rina Zampieron, State-wide Early Education Manager, Mass Audubon Join the movement to connect children with nature and healthy food! This workshop series caters to both seasoned gardeners and beginners who have never planted a seed. We’ll explore engaging activities that show […]

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 […]

This webinar took place on February 5, 2025, please scroll down to view recording and slides.  Presenters: Barrett Grazioso, 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 […]

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. Click on the workshop title for […]

This webinar took place on March 12, 2025, please scroll down to watch a recording.  Presenter: Rayeanne Gentry, Special Education Educator, Greater Lowell Technical High School  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 […]