Hydroponics for the Cafeteria This webinar took place on March 6, 2024. Please scroll down to watch a recording.  Presenters Danielle Sprague, Food Service Manager, Dr. Franklin Perkins School Sam Malesa, Director of Partnership Development, Fork Farms Curious about growing and serving hydroponic produce in your school cafeteria?  In this workshop, participants will understand how […]

Massachusetts Farm to School is pleased to share a series of FREE professional development events for 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 indicated […]

This event occurred on February 29, 2024. Please scroll down to watch a recording.  This workshop will highlight local foods school nutrition professionals can utilize in their menu planning, providing an overview of different approaches from several sized districts across Massachusetts, as they share their procurement objectives and strategy. Food safety considerations and proper procurement […]

This webinar took place on January 10, 2024. Please scroll down to watch a recording. This workshop is designed to highlight school nutrition professionals who are currently sourcing local meat, seafood and dairy products for their Northeast Food for Schools program. Learn about different products, cuts, and considerations to make when looking to procure meat, […]

This event took place on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Please scroll down to watch a recording. This workshop highlights local fresh and frozen produce school nutrition professionals have utilized for their Northeast Food for Schools program. Participants connected with school nutrition professionals utilizing different products, learned recipes they found successful with their students, and got […]

This event took place on October 5th. Please scroll down to watch a recording.  Download slides (PDF | Google Slides)

This workshop took place on November 1, 2023. Please scroll down to watch a recording.  This workshop aims to clarify the USDA definition of minimally processed foods for Northeast Food for Schools reimbursements for participating school districts. Participants will learn examples of minimally processed foods being utilized in Massachusetts and connect with resources to find […]

This event took place on October 11, 2023. Please scroll down to watch a recording.  With many districts working to spend their Northeast Food for Schools funding, this workshop aims to provide school nutrition professionals with technical assistance around local sourcing and proper procurement solicitations. Special attention will be given to reviewing the three-vendor request […]

This event took place on October 13, 2023. Please scroll down to download slides & watch a recording. Download slides (PDF | Google Slides)

This webinar took place on October 19, 2023. Scroll down to watch a recording.  Presenters: Massachusetts Farm to School & Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources MA School districts have an additional $3.5 million to spend on local food in school meals this year! Come learn more about the unique aspects of school sales, how to […]

This event took place on Thursday, October 12th. Please scroll down to watch a recording.  Join MFTS and farm to school champions State Representative Smitty Pignatelli and Senator Jo Comerford on October 12th for a Legislative Briefing on the Farm to School Grant Program. You’ll learn about the efforts underway to make the pilot farm […]

School Garden Management in the Summer! Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Time: 4:00-5:00 PM Presenter: Peter Germano, Garden Coordinator, Webster Public Schools 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 […]