
Grow Education News
August is National Make-a-Will Month
August 26, 2026
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.
August 2026 MI Newsletter
August 15, 2026
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 2026 MI Newsletter
July 15, 2026
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.
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.
June 2026 MI Newsletter
June 15, 2026
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.
May 2026 MI Newsletter
May 15, 2026
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.
April 2026 MI Newsletter
April 15, 2026
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.
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.
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
















