Farm-Based Education National Gathering

The 6th Farm-Based Education National Gathering will be held in Concord, Massachusetts, November 4-6, 2016. Organizers expect 300-500 people to travel from several states and internationally to attend components of the Gathering, with heavy representation from Massachusetts, New England and our host community. The Gathering will be a time to celebrate the Farm Based Education Network’s 10th Anniversary!

​The Gathering Program will focus on program development, marketing, fundraising, the balance of production and education, nonprofit board management, and much more.  Educators, farmers, nonprofit organization staff, parents, health and nutrition practitioners, policy makers, students, historians, and more will come together to share skills and resources, build relationships, and celebrate the vibrant field of farm-based education.

 Tremendous gratitude goes out to all the volunteers, workshop presenters, field trip leaders, and sponsors who give generously of their time and resources, and to all host sites past, present and future. This broad support and dedication to the community of farm-based education professionals is critical and inspiring.

​The event will be held in partnership with The Trustees, Massachusetts Farm to School, Concord-Carlisle Community & Adult Education, Shelburne Farms in Vermont, and the Concord Food Collaborative.

Find more information and register here.