
Grow Education News
Press Release: Marion Institute and Fall River Public Schools Launch District-Wide Farm-to-School Initiative
June 23, 2026
Marion Institute and Fall River Public Schools launch a district-wide farm-to-school initiative, bringing school gardens and hands-on learning to students.
March 2026 MI Newsletter
March 15, 2026
Spring is just around the corner, and so is a season of growth at the Marion Institute. Read our March newsletter for updates on Frogfoot Farm, Fields to Families, Grow Education, food policy advocacy, upcoming volunteer opportunities, and more.
February 2026 MI Newsletter
February 15, 2026
Spring may be around the corner, but our work is already in full swing. Explore the latest updates from Frogfoot Farm, Fields to Families, the Southcoast Food Policy Council, and Grow Education in our February newsletter.
Learning Grows All Year: What Farm-to-School Looks Like in Winter
January 20, 2026
See how Grow Education keeps farm-to-school learning growing in winter through virtual field trips, taste tests, and student advocacy.
January 2026 MI Newsletter
January 15, 2026
Explore the Marion Institute's 2025 impact, from farm-to-school education and food access initiatives to regional food system advocacy and community engagement.
December 2025 MI Newsletter
December 14, 2025
November's Marion Institute update celebrates community impact — from harvesting fresh produce and funding our new Harvest Hopper van, to mobilizing partners through emergency food meetings and engaging students in school gardens — all working to strengthen food equity across Southeastern Massachusetts.
November 2025 MI Newsletter
December 8, 2025
November's Marion Institute update celebrates community impact — from harvesting fresh produce and funding our new Harvest Hopper van, to mobilizing partners through emergency food meetings and engaging students in school gardens — all working to strengthen food equity across Southeastern Massachusetts.
October 2025 MI Newsletter
October 27, 2025
Explore the Marion Institute’s October 2025 highlights — from the Boogie at the Bog fundraiser and regional food security progress to new partnerships and farm-to-school growth across Southeastern Massachusetts.
Press Release: Marion Institute Expands Grow Education Program to Old Hammondtown and Rochester Memorial Schools
October 23, 2025
The Marion Institute’s Grow Education program is planting knowledge and cultivating community as it expands to Old Hammondtown and Rochester Memorial Schools, inspiring students to connect with healthy food, sustainability, and local farms.
Growing Knowledge, Food, and Community: ORR District PD Day with Grow Education
September 24, 2025
ORR educators joined Grow Education at Frogfoot Farm for PD, harvesting food for local pantries and learning farm-to-school curriculum in action.
GROW EDUCATION PRESS
The New Bedford Farm to School Movement – Edible South Shore & South Coast, Sept. 2021
Grow Education in #NBW3 – New Bedford Now, June 2018
Greenhouse grows enthusiasm at New Bedford’s Carney Academy – News – southcoasttoday, Jan. 8, 2016
Planting Seeds for the Future – SOCO, March 2014
Planting the seeds for an urban school garden – Brooks, 1.28.14
Edible Gardens Take Root at City Schools – Standard Times, New Bedford, June 21, 2013
Trinity Day School installs garden mural with community’s help – Southcoast Today- November 2018
















