Blog/In the News

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.

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.

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.

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.

For one unforgettable evening, guests gathered on stage at the Zeiterion Theater for Roots & Revelry—celebrating community, connection, and a shared vision for a more resilient regional food system.

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.