
Grow Education Archives
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.
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.
September 2025 MI Newsletter
September 20, 2025
The Marion Institute’s September 2025 Newsletter highlights local food system progress — from record harvests and school garden growth to community partnerships advancing food security and health across Southeastern Massachusetts.
August 2025 MI Newsletter
August 25, 2025
Marion Institute's August 2025 Newsletter featuring upcoming events, happenings, and program announcements.
CONTACT
Adam Davenport
Grow Education Program Manager
adam@marioninstitute.org
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