Massachusetts Farm to School Project

About 90 farms are currently selling their products directly to schools across the state. MDAR, through its support of the Massachusetts Farm to School Project, provides technical assistance to farmers and schools as they attempt to find a good match. Increasing the consumption of locally grown food is good for our children, our farms, the state’s economy and the environment Click here to see if your school is participating.

Support your local farms by visiting your local winter farmers' market! 

The number of farmers' markets in the Northeast Harvest region has increased from 67 to 78. Winter markets have affected that increase. A farmers' market consists of individual vendors, mostly farmers, who set up booths, tables or stands, outdoors or indoors, to sell produce, fruits, fowers, and meat or fish products at a designated public place. Farmers' markets add value to communities. Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, a Massachusetts farmers' market is not too far from you! Read More...