About the Forum
Please join us for the 2026 Massachusetts Food System Forum on November 19, 2026!
As we approach the 2027-2028 legislative session, we will use this unique annual gathering opportunity as a space to dig into ongoing progress & challenges, and consider how to advance our shared priorities through policy & systems change in the coming years. Sessions will feature in depth discussion and group strategizing. Anticipated topics include:
- Farmland Protection, Access, and Succession
- Local Food & Food Security
- Furthering Agricultural Climate Resilience and Viability
- Food System Education & Youth Development
- Food Waste Prevention & Reduction
Tickets
Tickets & Registration
$100 per ticket (until October 6, 2025);
$110 per ticket (starting October 7, 2026 until tickets sell out); or
If you would like to make a donation to support Forum scholarships, please do so here: https://donate.stripe.com/00g9D27bv6Mf3pC8ww
Sponsorships
The Collaborative appreciates our growing list of sponsors of the 2026 Forum including many who have consistently supported the event every year! Thank you to Commonwealth Kitchen, Farm Credit East, Green City Growers, LEAF, Franklin County CDC, Dempsey Associates, Eastern Research Group, Inc., and Marty’s Local
We are still recruiting sponsors to ensure that everyone who wants to come to the Forum can come without the ticket cost being a barrier. Interested in making a difference and exploring sponsorship? Email Kristina@mafoodsystem.org.
Scholarships
We have a limited number of scholarships available. Please complete this scholarship application by October 6 to be considered.