The 7th Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference will center issues of climate change and community leadership in the farm and sea to school movement. It will bring together nearly 300 farm to school advocates from diverse backgrounds such as food service, education, food distribution, farms, and advocacy, to advance a strong and vibrant local food system. Participants will learn new tools and develop new connections to expand food education and local food in school meals. The conference will feature interactive workshops, facilitated discussions, an exhibitor hall, field trips (on Thursday, March 21st), and many networking opportunities.
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Massachusetts Farm to School, and we will be hosting a celebration on the evening of Thursday, March 21st. Please join us at Black Birch Vineyard! Read more & purchase tickets.
Keynote Panel
We are excited to announce our Opening Keynote Panel, focusing on climate change and community resiliency in local food systems. The panel will be moderated by Monte Belmonte, radio host & executive producer of NEPM's The Fabulous 413. Our panelists include: Irene Li, co-founder of Mei Mei Dumplings, Shavel'le Olivier, Executive Director at Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, and Ollie Perrault, climate activist & leading member of Mass Audubon's Statewide Youth Climate Leadership Program. We look forward to hearing their unique perspectives.
Registration
Waltham Public Schools
Registration is now closed.
Questions? Please contact dena@massfarmtoschool.org
We cannot provide refunds in the case of a cancellation. Thank you.
What to Expect at the Conference
Come prepared to learn, connect, and act. This year’s conference will feature an engaging mix of traditional workshop formats, facilitated discussions and networking sessions as well as hands-on “activity stations”.
Interested in reading about our prior conferences? View past agendas & workshop descriptions.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Show your support for farm to school efforts across Massachusetts and connect with decision makers across the school environment by sponsoring the Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference!
Non-Profit Exhibitor Tables
Do you represent a non-profit organization?
Are you interested in sharing your organization’s work with a diverse group of highly engaged farm & sea to school supporters?
Do you have resources and information to provide those seeking to build their farm & sea to school programs?
Location & Transportation
This year's conference will take place at Smith College in Northampton, MA. Situated in the agriculturally rich CT River Valley, Smith College is a leader in college sustainability efforts with inspiring local foods initiatives in their dining program. We are excited to partner with them to provide participants state of the art meeting facilities and delicious meals that align with the mission and values of the conference. All conference buildings are fully accessible.
The conference will take place at the Child Campus Center.
Images courtesy of Smith College
