Kelsey Forcier

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Virtual Legislative Issue Briefing – Food System Budget and Food Policy Council Grant Registration

Shape the Future of Food in Massachusetts: Join Our Legislative Briefing Series In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility.
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Meet the Farmer Brown Bag Lunch 2025

Join us for our Meet the Farmer Series! This is a brownbag lunch with Frogfoot Farmer, Scott Codey and our Executive Director, Liz Wiley. Learn about Scott’s background, the evolution of the farm to date, what’s growing in the fields, and how you can get involved. The group conversation will start over lunch at picnic tables in partial shade and conclude with a tour of the farm.
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Virtual Legislative Issue Briefing Series for the Southcoast Food Policy Council

Shape the Future of Food in Massachusetts: Join Our Legislative Briefing Series In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility.
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Press Release: Regional Vice President of New England for The Chefs’ Warehouse and Sid Wainer & Son, Allie Wainer Joins the Marion Institute Board of Directors

Marion, MA — The Marion Institute is proud to announce the appointment of Allie Wainer to its Board of Directors. A seasoned leader in food distribution and advocate for sustainable food systems, Wainer brings a unique blend of industry expertise, strategic leadership, and community-minded values to the organization.
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Loneliness: The Hidden Health Crisis Making Us Sick

We all know that social connections are vital to our mental and emotional well-being, but did you know they also play a crucial role in keeping us physically healthy? Loneliness is not just a temporary emotional state; it’s a serious health issue that can take a significant toll on the body. The effects of isolation can show up in a variety of ways, often in forms that are unexpected, such as heart disease, weakened immune systems, cognitive decline, and sleep disturbances.
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BioBlog – Pricing with Purpose

If the title caught your attention, chances are you're offering clinical procedures, whether it's IV therapy, injectables, blood draws, or similar services. But are these services truly generating profit, or merely breaking even? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for organized and intelligent clinic owners to struggle with pricing services.
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Grow Education Fundraiser on June 11th 2025

Join us on June 11th at Sid Wainer & Son to discuss & support the important farm-to-school work the Marion Institute is leading in elementary schools across New Bedford and the Southcoast!
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Earth Day Celebration BioBlitz

Earth Day is coming up on Tuesday, April 22nd, and to celebrate one of our favorite days of the year, the Marion Institute is thrilled to invite you to our fourth BioBlitz on Sunday, April 27th at Frogfoot Farm! At Frogfoot Farm, we’re not just growing food — we’re growing a healthier community and planet.
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