School Garden Food Safety (in person) Date/Time: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 3:00-4:30; rain date September 21, 2023, 3:00-4:30 Location: 140 Meadow Street, Northampton, MA Presenters: Dinah Mack, Education Program Manager, Mass. Farm to School Michael Skillicorn, Associate Director, Grow Food Northampton Ben Comeau, Produce Safety Inspector, Massachusetts Dept. of Agricultural Resources Join us for a […]

August August 23: “How-to File for Reimbursement” Training September September 13: “How-to File for Reimbursement” Training September 20: “How-to File for Reimbursement” Training September 25: Storytelling! Sharing Your Local Purchasing Story during Farm to School Month October October 11: Procurement Regulations: Sourcing local and complying with federal & state regulations October 13: MA FRESH Grant […]

If you are a participant in the Northeast Food for Schools program (2023-2024 School Year), please register for one of the following reimbursement form trainings. Schools will be able to request reimbursement via an online form and will receive monthly reimbursement for eligible purchases. We will provide written & video instructions on the reimbursement process and […]

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 3:45PM–4:45PM EDT | Virtual Presenter: Wendy Mainardi, Seafood Marketing Coordinator, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Did you know that Massachusetts has the most valuable fishing port in the whole country? Do you know what a cod looks like? Dive in (or dip a toe!) with us for a “Massachusetts Seafood […]

School Garden Food Safety Workshop Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 | 3:00PM–5:00PM EDT | Waltham Fields Community Farm, 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452 Presenters: Simca Horwitz, Co-Director, Mass Farm to School and Jessica Herwick, Director of Education and Community Programs, Waltham Fields Community Farm Join us for a hands on workshop on school garden food […]

This webinar took place on March 1, 2023. Scroll down to watch a recording. Are you wondering if the Northeast Food for Schools program is right for your district? This new, one-time program provides $3.5 million in funds for Massachusetts schools to purchase food from Northeast farmers, fishers and producers. Join us for an info session to learn about […]

This webinar took place on January 31, 2023. Please watch the recording below.  Pollinator School Garden Design Presenter: Richard Dalidowitz, URI Master Gardener What are beneficial pollinators and how can you attract them to your school garden? How can you inspire your students to learn about pollinators and pollination?  With an emphasis on native plants, […]

This workshop took place on January 24, 2023. Please scroll down to watch a recording.  The Beecology Project: Citizen Science on Bees and Climate Change  Presenters: María Berríos, Science Teacher and Science Olympiad Coach, Auburn High School, & Jen Field, Science Department Chair, Nipmuc Regional High School Bees and other pollinating insects are essential to […]

January 26 | 2:00PM | Webinar | Partner Event Where Our Milk Comes From: A Conversation with a New England Dairy Farmer Speaker: Melissa Griffin, dairy farmer & musician, Clessons River Farm Buckland, MA School milk in New England is locally produced on dairy farms in New England and the Northeast. Milk travels a short […]

January 18 – School Wide Composting January 19 – Producers & Farmers: Learn about “Local Food for Schools” Opportunity January 24 – The Beecology Project: Citizen Science on Bees and Climate Change  January 31 – Pollinator School Garden Design February 6 – Growing without a Garden: Project Ideas for the Classroom  March 1 – Northeast […]

This webinar took place on April 6, 2023, scroll down to watch a recording.  Presenters: Anna Cynar, Innovation Academy and partnering teachers Would you like to lead more Farm to School activities in your school environment but have no access to a kitchen? This workshop will explore how to create a “kitchen tool lending library” […]

Join us in various locations around the state for a meet up in a school garden. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about how school gardens can be used to engage students, increase community interest and investment. Dates & Locations April 4, 2023 | 10:00AM | Lowell (with Mill City Grows) April 13, 2023 […]