About the Conference

Location

Images courtesy of Smith College

This year's conference will take place at Smith College in Northampton, MA. Situated in the agriculturally rich CT River Valley, Smith College is a leader in college sustainability efforts with inspiring local foods initiatives in their dining program. We are excited to partner with them to provide participants state of the art meeting facilities and delicious meals that align with the mission and values of the conference. All conference buildings are fully accessible.

The conference will take place at the Child Campus Center.

Lodging

We have arranged for a block of reduced rate rooms at the Ellery Hotel on Tuesday, March 17th. The Ellery is located on Smith’s campus and is a short walk to the Campus Center (where the conference will be held).

Pricing

To take advantage of the reduced rate, reserve rooms prior to February 16th through this hyperlink, or call the hotel (413-584-7660) and reference the, "Massachusetts Farm to School Conference," block.

Reduced Rate Pricing

King Rooms: $123.00

Double Rooms (2 Queen Beds): $163.00

Breakfast & parking are included.

Transportation

We encourage participants to consider carpooling and/or taking public transportation to reduce the carbon footprint of your trip to the conference.

The Smith Campus is within walking distance of the Northampton bus terminal and a short taxi ride from the train terminal.

Parking is available on campus at numerous parking lots and designated accessible parking spots.

Directions & information about transit options.

Conference Committee

Lizzy Agbedun

Advocacy Manager, Project Bread