Happy February my friend! We have lots of updates to share with you – from crop planning at Frogfoot Farm to rolling out new BioMed courses, implementing our Grow Education winter presentations, and launching our Southcoast Food Policy Council’s advocacy initiatives – it’s truly a team effort! Have a look below at what we’ve been working on and get inspired to take action with us!

Massachusetts legislators have filed over 6,000 bills for the 2025-2026 session, many of which directly impact our food system.

The Southcoast Food Policy Council has identified seven key priority bills that will:

• Improve community health
• Increase local food in schools
• Support farmers & food entrepreneurs
• Eliminate food insecurity
• Strengthen our regional food system

Join us in advocating for policies that create a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food future for all!

Frogfoot Farm is preparing for spring and looking for volunteers!

Why Volunteer at Frogfoot Farm?

• Hands-on Learning – Gain valuable knowledge about sustainable agriculture, gardening, and animal care.
• Physical Activity – Enjoy fresh air and exercise while engaging in rewarding, hands-on work.
• Mental Well-being – Reduce stress and boost mood through nature immersion and meaningful work.
• Community Connection – Meet like-minded people and build relationships with farmers and fellow volunteers.
• Social Impact – Contribute to sustainable food systems.
• Sense of Purpose – Feel accomplished knowing you’re growing healthy food for our neighbors in need.

Start 2025 with a Focus on your Health – Check out our BioMed Program Offerings!

In Person Course: Spring MBSR

Our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Spring 2025 course is now open for enrollment and is IN PERSON! Classes will be on Wednesday’s from March 5th – April 23, 2025 from 5:30pm – 8:00/8:30pm.

MBSR is an eight-week in-depth, experiential course in mind/body awareness. Using meditation, yoga, personal inquiry, dialog, and somatic awareness exercises, the MBSR program introduces participants to the art and science of living mindfully. This course will be IN PERSON at Sangha Yoga Studio in New Bedford, MA.

In Person Presentation at the Marion Music Hall

Join us on Wednesday, May 21st at 5:30 p.m. at the Marion Music Hall, for a thought-provoking event with attorney and author, J. Walter Freiberg, Ph.D, J.D. on the evolution of loneliness and its impact on modern society. Called “the Oliver Sacks of law,” Dr. Freiberg is the author of three books on the topic of loneliness in the modern era—dubbed The Loneliness Trilogy—and is a frequent speaker on the subject of human biology and the evolution of loneliness.

What’s BUZZn’?

This month, a second-grade class at Wareham Elementary joined the Grow Education program, inspired by Macee Doyle’s students’ enthusiasm for our Microgreens garden. Their first lesson explored beekeeping, led by our FoodCorps member, Paul.

Students watched a film on beekeepers, engaged in a hands-on hive demonstration, and discovered bees’ role in pollination. They wrapped up with a honey taste test, making real-world connections to agriculture—an experience that left them buzzing with excitement!

New Blog Post & Event Recap Video:

This year’s FREE 21-Day Reset saw a record number of signups! We received incredible feedback from friends near and far. After the Reset, we hosted a local event at the Onset Bay Center, featuring meditation, a sound bath, and gentle yoga—and it was truly an unforgettable experience! Thank you to all who supported and participated in these events. See how the event unfolded by watching this fun recap video here.