• Food Waste Reduction Network Meeting

    September 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    To join the Food Waste Reduction Network listserv and receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Emily Fidanza at emily@mafoodsystem.org. Please include a brief note about your interest in this network.

  • Massachusetts Food Policy Council Meeting

    September 10 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Agricultural Advocacy Coalition Meeting

    September 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    To join the Agricultural Advocacy Coalition listserv to receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Becca Miller at rebecca@mafoodsystem.org.

  • Local Food Policy Council Network Meeting

    September 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    To join the Local Food Policy Council Network listserv and receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Emily Fidanza at emily@mafoodsystem.org. Please include a brief note about your interest in this network.

  • Urban Agriculture Network Meeting

    September 24 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    To join the Urban Agriculture Network listserv and receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Emily Fidanza at emily@mafoodsystem.org. Please include a brief note about your interest in this network.

  • Campaign for HIP Funding Meeting

    September 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    To join the Campaign for HIP Funding listserv to receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Becca Miller at rebecca@mafoodsystem.org.

  • Local Food Policy Council Network Meeting

    October 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    To join the Local Food Policy Council Network listserv and receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Emily Fidanza at emily@mafoodsystem.org. Please include a brief note about your interest in this network.

  • Agricultural Advocacy Coalition Meeting

    October 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    To join the Agricultural Advocacy Coalition listserv to receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Becca Miller at rebecca@mafoodsystem.org.

  • Urban Agriculture Network Meeting

    October 22 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    To join the Urban Agriculture Network listserv and receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Emily Fidanza at emily@mafoodsystem.org. Please include a brief note about your interest in this network.

  • Local Food Policy Council Network Meeting

    November 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    To join the Local Food Policy Council Network listserv and receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Emily Fidanza at emily@mafoodsystem.org. Please include a brief note about your interest in this network.

  • Save the Date: 2026 Massachusetts Food System Forum

    November 19

    Our annual forum convenes farmers, fishermen, food system advocates, conservation, public health and housing advocates, people with lived experience with food insecurity, legislators, legislative staff, and state agency staff for an engaging day of conversation and connection.

    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:  

    • Land Access, Protection, Succession
    • Local Food + Food Security
    • Furthering Agricultural Climate Resilience
    • Education and Youth development
    • Food Waste Reduction

    Stay tuned for details about our 2026 Forum! Tickets will be available for purchase around September 1, 2026.

  • Local Food Policy Council Network Meeting

    December 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    To join the Local Food Policy Council Network listserv and receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Emily Fidanza at emily@mafoodsystem.org. Please include a brief note about your interest in this network.

  • Urban Agriculture Network Meeting

    December 15 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    To join the Urban Agriculture Network listserv and receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Emily Fidanza at emily@mafoodsystem.org. Please include a brief note about your interest in this network.

  • Agricultural Advocacy Coalition Meeting

    December 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    To join the Agricultural Advocacy Coalition listserv to receive meeting information and updates, please request to join here or reach out to Becca Miller at rebecca@mafoodsystem.org.

FEATURED EVENTS
  • Save the Date: 2026 Massachusetts Food System Forum

    November 19

    Our annual forum convenes farmers, fishermen, food system advocates, conservation, public health and housing advocates, people with lived experience with food insecurity, legislators, legislative staff, and state agency staff for an engaging day of conversation and connection.

    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:  

    • Land Access, Protection, Succession
    • Local Food + Food Security
    • Furthering Agricultural Climate Resilience
    • Education and Youth development
    • Food Waste Reduction

    Stay tuned for details about our 2026 Forum! Tickets will be available for purchase around September 1, 2026.