School nutrition programs across the Commonwealth that engage in farm-to-school initiatives are significantly impacting student learning, food access, and local agriculture. Check out the recent news!
- Legislators, school staff, and advocates gathered in October to celebrate Acton-Boxborough’s expanding Farm to School Program. Serving local foods is a key part of Acton-Boxborough’s strategy to offer more menu items reflective of the growing cultural diversity in the district.
- Congratulations! The New England Food Vision Prize winners demonstrate the principles and goals of the farm to school movement. The Growing Places Garden Project, Inc and Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Inc proudly represented Massachusetts with their efforts to provide a better future for all students! Massachusetts is working to bridge this gap through the Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) program.
- The Northeast Food for Schools program is making a huge impact on farm to school efforts.
- Check out how Webster Public School Food Service is forging relationships with producers and getting students excited about fresh, local produce.
- Read more in the Daily Hampshire Gazette about how Home Grown Springfield is leveraging its strong partnerships with local farms to incorporate local ingredients into school meals.
- Farm-fresh produce in the school cafeteria will provide students with the nutrients that they need to succeed. Take a look at how Northampton Public Schools is integrating fresh produce in school meals for students and lightening the load for households struggling with food insecurity.
Looking for farm-to-school resources? Check out the Mass Farm & Sea to School category in the JSI Resource Center.