Massachusetts Profile

Farm to School programs come in many shapes and sizes unique to the communities that build them. After exploring the resources and existing programs on the left, contact your state Farm to School lead for additional information and assistance specific to Massachusetts:
Kelly Erwin
413-253-3844
info@massfarmtoschool.org

The Massachusetts Farm to School Project has been matching up schools and farmers since 2004, helping to create sustainable local foods purchasing relationships. This grassroots project has encourage the growth of preferential local foods purchasing in more than 217 public school districts, 33 other K-12 schools, and dozens of colleges. Profitable sales routes for local farmers and affordable purchasing for local schools have developed as we learn more about how to make this food system change possible. Educating school customers about ensuring local foods integrity when purchasing through a conventional distributor has also been important. It's inspiring that school systems as large as Lawrence and Worcester, or as small as Maynard and Plainville have begun to serve fresh local foods in their cafeterias!