Save the date for the 10th annual Massachusetts Food System Forum

Please save November 19, 2026 for the tenth annual Forum! This year’s Forum will be held at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Tickets will be available for purchase around September 1, 2026.

As we approach the 2027-2028 legislative session, we will use this unique annual gathering opportunity as a space to dig into ongoing progress & challenges, and consider how to advance our shared priorities through policy & systems change in the coming years. Sessions will feature in depth discussion and group strategizing. Anticipated topics include:

• Land Access; Succession Planning
• Reducing Food Insecurity; Access to Local Food
• Agricultural Climate Resilience
• Food System Education & Workforce Development
• Food Waste Prevention & Reduction

The Collaborative appreciates our growing list of sponsors of the 2026 Forum including many who sponsor the Forum every year! Thank you to Farm Credit East, Green City Growers, LEAF, Franklin County CDC, Dempsey Associates, Eastern Research Group, Inc., and Marty’s Local. Your generous support and partnership helps us to put on this event every year.