From a successful Boogie at the Bog to new teammates and regional food system conversations, there’s plenty to celebrate. Catch up on Marion Institute highlights, help shape our regional food system assessment, and see how Grow Education is connecting school communities with local food and farming.

Westport school food service staff joined the Marion Institute at Frogfoot Farm for hands-on harvesting and a fermentation workshop, connecting local farming with the work of nourishing students.

We’re celebrating new funding to support the Southcoast Food Policy Council’s regional community health work, welcoming three Fall River schools to Grow Education, and looking ahead to the FarmCoast documentary. Catch up on the latest from the Marion Institute!

What do you want your legacy to be? National Make-A-Will Month is an opportunity to reflect on the people, places, and causes that matter most. Learn how including the Marion Institute in your estate plans can create lasting impact and welcome you into our Legacy Society.

As we approach the end of our fiscal year on September 30, we’re reflecting on all we’ve accomplished together. Your support helps the Marion Institute reconnect food and community, strengthen our regional food system, and create lasting change across Southeastern Massachusetts.

July brought exciting momentum across the Marion Institute. From a $25,000 matching challenge for Frogfoot Farm to new opportunities to join our team, see how our community is growing food, expanding access, fostering learning, and strengthening connections across Southeastern Massachusetts.

June brought meaningful progress across the Marion Institute’s programs. See how our volunteers, partners, and supporters are helping grow food, expand access, foster learning, and strengthen connections throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.

From growing and harvesting fresh food to expanding school garden education and advancing regional food system advocacy, the Marion Institute is building momentum across Southeastern Massachusetts. This month, we’re celebrating progress, partnerships, and the community making it all possible.

Spring is in full swing at the Marion Institute! See how our community is helping grow food, expand education, and strengthen partnerships across Southeastern Massachusetts—and don’t forget to vote for Boogie at the Bog in SouthCoast Almanac’s “Best of” awards.