Opening Plenary

We are excited to open the conference with a storytelling session that speaks to our theme of “Building Connections, Resilience, and Joy” and celebrates the people behind the farm and sea to school movement. 

We will hear from 5 storytellers: 

• Rina Zampieron, Education Program Manager, Early Education at Mass Audubon

• Lizzy Agbedun, Advocacy Manager at Project Bread

• Sarah Littmann, Director of Food & Nutrition Services at Triton Regional School District

• Tim Offei-Addo, Farmer at Abrantie Farms

• Mellissa Honeywood, Deputy Director at the Boston Mayor's Office of Food Justice. 

Each of these storytellers will share a true, personal story from the heart that embodies our conference theme, be it a moment of challenge, joy, surprise, or change that reminds us why this farm and sea to school work matters.

We will also hear inspiring welcoming remarks from farm to school legislative champions and leaders from our Department of Agricultural Resources and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.