Farm to School

Szawlowski Potato Farms, Inc. is a family-owned business that has been operating since 1910, making it one of the largest potato farms in New England. With 3,000 acres of fertile land in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, they grow and distribute a variety of high-quality potatoes to customers throughout the northeast. Their state-of-the-art packing plant and cooling facility allow them to pack and distribute potatoes in various sizes and formats, ensuring freshness and convenience for their customers. Committed to sustainability, Szawlowski Potato Farms minimizes their carbon footprint by delivering locally-grown potatoes to densely populated regions in the Northeast. Their prime geographic location in the Connecticut River Valley, known for its rich soil, contributes to the exceptional quality of their potatoes. With over a century of experience, Szawlowski Potato Farms takes pride in providing personalized integrity and excellent customer service, making them a trusted source for fresh, locally-grown potatoes.Generated from the website

About NESFI About NESFI New England Small Farm Institute ( NESFI ) is a land-based, non-profit organization. It was founded in 1978 by a local citizens' action group Women in Agriculture, Food Policy and Land Use Reform to encourage more sustainable regional agriculture, Our mission is to promote small farm development by providing information and training for aspiring, beginning and transitioning farmers. We maintain an extensive resource collection ; produce publications ; develop and offer innovative, farmer-guided programs ; and advocate for policies that encourage sustainable small-scale agriculture. We seek collaborative program-delivery partnerships with service providers associates, on-farm mentors, organizations and agencies throughout the Northeast and nationwide. We are located in in Belchertown MA, on Lampson Brook Farmstead, a diverse and beautiful 416-acre property that once served as the Belchertown State School Farm. As a land-based organization, we are offered the challenge of "walking our talk" implementing the alternative tenure options and environmental stewardship practices that we advocate to others. The Farmstead hosts a number of independent small farm businesses and is the site of a developing on-farm training program and business incubator. Visitors are welcome. Our cultural heritage interpretive program celebrates the site's 250-year farming history and its importance as a National Historic Register working agricultural landscape and state-designated "Special Place of Environmental Significance." Our mission is to promote small farm development by providing information and training for aspiring, beginning and transitioning farmers. We maintain an extensive resource collection ; produce publications ; develop and offer innovative, farmer-guided programs ; and advocate for policies that encourage sustainable small-scale agriculture. We seek collaborative program-delivery partnerships with service providers-associates, on-farm mentors, organizations and agencies-throughout the Northeast and nationwide.

CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) is a non-profit organization located in South Deerfield, MA. They are dedicated to promoting and supporting local food and farms in the Western Massachusetts region. CISA offers a variety of programs and resources for farmers, businesses, and consumers, including a local food impact calculator, workshops and events, and assistance with grants and financing. With a focus on sustainability and community involvement, CISA works towards creating a resilient and equitable food system. They also provide support to flooded farms and advocate for policies that promote local food and farming. Through their Local Hero Membership program, CISA recognizes and supports individuals and businesses that are committed to supporting local agriculture. Generated from the website