Kelsey Forcier

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Press Release: Marion Institute Receives $135,000 State Grant to Power Frogfoot Farm with Solar Energy

The Marion Institute has been awarded a $135,000 state grant to install a solar array at Frogfoot Farm, providing reliable renewable energy that will reduce operating costs and strengthen the farm's ability to grow and distribute fresh produce to local food pantries throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.
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SFPC Action Alert: H.4854, An Act Fostering Agriculture Resilience in MA

Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council is urging Massachusetts residents to take action in support of H.4854, the Massachusetts Farm Bill. Contact House leadership today to help protect farmland, strengthen local agriculture, improve food security, and make the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) permanent before the legislative session ends.
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Press Release: Marion Institute and Fall River Public Schools Launch District-Wide Farm-to-School Initiative

Marion Institute and Fall River Public Schools launch a district-wide farm-to-school initiative, bringing school gardens and hands-on learning to students.
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May 2026 MI Newsletter

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.
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SFPC: Aquaculture Luncheon at the New Bedford Ocean Economy Conference Series

Join the Aquaculture Policy Coalition at the New Bedford Ocean Economy Conference on April 14. Attend the complimentary luncheon or register for the full Aquaculture track and help shape sustainable aquaculture policy in Southeastern MA.
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Legacy Society Luncheon – Friday, July 10, 2026

On Friday, July 10th in Marion, we invite you to our Legacy Society Luncheon — honoring the generosity of those who have chosen to invest in the Marion Institute’s future. The luncheon will celebrate supporters who are helping ensure our mission continues in perpetuity through planned giving.
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