Marion Institute

06/23/2026

Frogfoot Farm — Oh, the Places You’ll Go 🐋

Spotted off the coast of Boston: Frogfoot Farm hats in the wild! 🌊

While conducting humpback whale research at sea, scientists from the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary were proudly sporting their Frogfoot Farm gear. We love seeing our hats travel from the farm fields to the open ocean and being worn by people doing incredible work for our environment.

Where will Frogfoot Farm show up next? 👀

06/23/2026

Many hands make light work! 🌱

Our incredible volunteers tackled a heavy silage tarp on a windy morning at Frogfoot Farm last week, demonstrating the power of teamwork in action. These tarps play an important role in our regenerative farming practices, helping us suppress w**ds naturally without disturbing the developing soil structure through tillage.

Every helping hand supports healthier soil, stronger ecosystems, and the fresh food we grow and donate to our community. Thank you to all who join us in the field every day!

Learn more about our volunteer opportunities here: https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/volunteer/

06/22/2026

Students at Old Hammondtown School in Mattapoisett were excited to get outside and harvest kale from their Grow Education garden last week. After months of planting, tending, and learning, students had the opportunity to taste the food they helped grow and explore the connection between gardening, nutrition, and healthy eating.

Stay tuned for more photos and videos from this hands-on taste test experience! 🌱🥬

Learn more about our Grow Education program here: https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/grow-education/

06/18/2026

Thank you FUN 107 for highlighting the work that our Marion Institute Grow Education program is doing with Fall River Public Schools!

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Students in Fall River have been working hard to build their very own school gardens. This fall, they will be using them to learn all about agriculture, nutrition, and environmental stewardship.

06/17/2026

🥕 Meet the Farmer Brown Bag Lunch at Frogfoot Farm 🌱

Curious about where your food comes from and how local farms can strengthen communities? Join us for our Meet the Farmer Brown Bag Lunch series at Frogfoot Farm.

Bring your lunch and enjoy a casual conversation with Frogfoot Farmer Scott Codey and Marion Institute Executive Director Liz Wiley as they share how Frogfoot Farm is growing fresh food for neighbors in need, advancing regenerative farming practices, and building a stronger local food system.

After lunch, take a guided tour of the farm and see firsthand how volunteers, gleaning, and community partnerships are helping cultivate healthier communities and ecosystems.

📅 Upcoming Dates:
• June 26 | 12–1 PM
• July 24 | 12–1 PM
• August 14 | 12–1 PM

Don't forget your lunch, sunhat, and sunscreen!

Register today here: https://www.marioninstitute.org/meet-the-farmer-26/

06/13/2026

Earlier this week, Marion Institute's Executive Director, Liz Wiley and Southcoast Food Policy Council's Program Coordinator, Christine Smith attended the 2026 Northeast Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NEASDA) Annual Meeting in Amherst, MA, joining more than 160 agricultural leaders, policymakers, and food system advocates from across New England and beyond.

The conference focused on some of the most pressing issues facing our food system, including food security, farmland protection, and investments in supply chain infrastructure. We were encouraged to hear that many of the challenges and opportunities being discussed align closely with the work already underway here in Southeastern Massachusetts.

In particular, conversations around rebuilding the "middle of the supply chain"—the infrastructure needed to help local farmers and food producers get products to market—reinforced the importance of the regional planning and coalition-building efforts we are leading through the Southcoast Food Policy Council.

We were also proud to see the Southcoast Food Policy Council represented on one of the conference panels, helping elevate the innovative work happening across our region.

A special thank you to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) for hosting such an inspiring event and creating space for meaningful collaboration across the Northeast.

06/11/2026

A huge thank you to Point32Health for spending the day volunteering at Frogfoot Farm!

Despite the heat, 13 volunteers contributed 32.5 hours of service, helping expand our growing capacity, improve soil health, manage production beds, plant native blackberry shrubs for future harvests and habitat restoration, and pot more than 60 seedlings that will support community food-growing efforts in neighboring Environmental Justice communities.

Their hard work will have a lasting impact. Healthy soil, thriving crops, restored habitat, and stronger community food systems all begin with dedicated volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves and make a difference.

Thank you, Team Point32Health, for your incredible work ethic, positive spirit, and commitment to building a healthier, more resilient community. 🌱

Thinking about volunteering, learn more here: https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/volunteer/

06/10/2026

A huge thank you to the team from First Citizens' Federal Credit Union for spending the day with us at Frogfoot Farm!

Their team rolled up their sleeves to help collect valuable biodiversity data during a BioBlitz, prepare five production beds for next week's plantings, and tackle w**d management throughout the farm.

Together, they contributed 33 hours of volunteer service—the equivalent of nearly a full week of work for Frogfoot Farmer, Scott!

We're incredibly grateful for their enthusiasm, hard work, and willingness to jump in wherever needed. It was especially wonderful to see some familiar faces return from last year. Thank you for helping us grow healthy food, support biodiversity, and strengthen our community food system.

Thinking about volunteering personally or with a corporate group? See more info here: https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/volunteer/