March 27, 2019
March 2019 Collaborative Newsletter
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.
Updates on policy, programs, and perspectives from the MA food system.
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
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.
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.
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: Campaign manager
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.
July 26, 2018
Governor Baker has signed the FY2019 budget.
June 12, 2018
The MA Food System Collaborative is working with Massachusetts Farm to School and other partners to develop and advocate for a set of policy changes that would increase schools’ ability to purchase more local food and incorporate more agricultural and nutrition education into their curricula.
June 12, 2018
The Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) re-launched in May after a suspension of slightly more than a month. As the growing season begins, SNAP recipients are once again able to earn a one-to-one match for their purchases directly from farmers at participating farmers markets, mobile markets, farmstands, and CSAs.
June 12, 2018
The governor has introduced, and the legislature is considering, the quadrennial environmental bond bill. The 2018 version of this spending authorization (H.4599, An Act promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity) proposes funding for many programs supported by Plan recommendations. The Collaborative has been working with allies to ensure that this bill provides appropriate resources for programs critical to the local food system. This includes advocating for: