As of July 1, 2025, Food Solutions New England (FSNE) has transitioned from its longtime home at the University of New Hampshire and will continue its work through a new institutional partnership with the University of Vermont’s Institute for Agroecology (IFA).

FSNE is a six-state regional network that, over the past 15 years, has brought people together around shared values of racial equity, democratic empowerment, sustainability, and dignity for all. Its impact includes hosting six New England Food Summits, publishing A New England Food Vision, launching the FSNE 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge, and supporting programs like the Network Leadership Institute, the New Narrative for the New England Food System, and the Food System Communicators Community of Practice.

Going forward, the IFA is excited to continue FSNE’s communications and narrative strategy work, such as the Food System Communicators Community of Practice and the Strategic Collective Narrative Coalition, as well as regional policy efforts like the New England Integrated Policy Program. The IFA is also exploring ways to collaborate with FSNE’s equity leadership programs, including the 21-Day Challenge and the Network Leadership Institute.

This new chapter builds on a strong foundation of shared values and a deep commitment to regional collaboration. Both FSNE and the IFA are excited about what we can achieve together.

If you have any questions or want to chat, contact Karen Nordstrom and Shane Rogers, who have also transitioned part of their FSNE roles over the IFA. You can reach them at Karen.Nordstrom@uvm.edu and Shane.Rogers@uvm.edu. 

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