July 31, 2019
Healthy Incentives Program awarded $6.5 million in FY2020 budget
Innovative state program has provided more than $10 million in healthy food for low-income families
Updates on policy, programs, and perspectives from the MA food system.
July 31, 2019
Innovative state program has provided more than $10 million in healthy food for low-income families
June 27, 2019
Our June newsletter includes updates on our projects, an introduction of our new Steering Committee Members, a Save the Date for the 3rd Annual MA Food System Forum, and more. Read it here.
June 26, 2019
As a follow up to the Collaborative’s March gathering to discuss how to support farmers in climate change mitigation and remediation, we asked meeting attendees to rank the importance of the 30 land and farming recommendation summaries from the MA Local Food Action Plan related to helping farmers and fishermen cope with climate change. These recommendations ranged from better government support, to increased monitoring of conditions, to expanded sales support for fisheries.
March 28, 2019
The Campaign for HIP Funding has started off the 2019 budget cycle in full force, with tremendous support from legislators, a great lobby day, and the development of some new tools for advocates. The campaign steering committee has developed a $8.5 million ask for HIP in FY20. This will be enough funding to operate the program year-round, allow for moderate continued growth, and allow a few new farms to become vendors in underserved areas.
March 27, 2019
Our March newsletter includes updates on the Campaign for HIP Funding; our work on food waste, climate change, and farmland access; legislation we're tracking; and more! Read it here.
December 21, 2018
Our December newsletter features updates on HIP, a report from the 2nd Annual MA Food System Forum, introductions to new Collaborative staff members, policy updates, and more.
December 21, 2018
More than 200 advocates and practitioners from all sectors of the food system attended the 2nd annual Massachusetts Food System Forum on December 12 in Leominster. The day was spent highlighting food system stakeholders’ work over the past year, and planning for collaborative action to come.
October 12, 2018
2nd Annual Massachusetts Food System Forum
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 • 9:30 am - 3:30pm
DoubleTree Hotel, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster
Registration Now Open
September 28, 2018
Position: Agricultural Network Coordinator
Reports to: Director
Hours: 20 weekly
Term: 2 years, with potential for continuation depending upon funding availability.
Wage: $32/hour
Location: Remote, in Massachusetts
Start date: November 1, 2018, or as soon as possible
Applications due by October 15, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
September 28, 2018
Position: Campaign manager