The Agriculturalist Supports Local Educators This Back-to-School Season

South Coast cannabis dispensary kicks off new initiative to give back to teachers, counselors, and school staff who invest in their students—often out of their own pockets.

FALL RIVER, Mass., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As back-to-school season approaches, one Fall River cannabis dispensary is stepping up to support the people who step up for students year after year—local educators.

The Agriculturalist, a locally owned cannabis dispensary rooted in quality and community, has officially launched its Rooted in Community campaign with a focus on teachers, counselors, and school staff.

Through its new Educator Support Initiative , the dispensary will provide direct assistance to five local education professionals—selected at random from community nominations—to help cover their classroom and student needs this fall. To nominate an educator, please visit here .

This initiative is about more than goodwill. According to the National Education Association, 94% of public school teachers report spending their own money on classroom supplies without reimbursement. In Massachusetts, where public school funding can vary drastically between districts, many educators face tough choices between their financial well-being and their students' success. The Agriculturalist aims to ease that burden, even in a small way, while raising awareness about the everyday sacrifices educators make.

"We know how hard educators work—and how often they quietly reach into their own wallets to make sure their students have what they need," said Colin Geoffroy, Founder of The Agriculturalist. "This initiative is our way of saying: we see you, we value you, and we're here to support you."

The dispensary is currently accepting nominations through August 15, 2025 , and encourages community members to nominate an educator who's made a difference. Five recipients will be randomly selected and provided with personalized support for back-to-school essentials—whether that's supplies for their classroom, materials for student projects, or anything else that helps them start the school year strong.

The key details of this initiative include:

• Nomination Period: Open until August 15, 2025. To nominate, please visit  here .
• Selection Process: Five recipients will be randomly selected from the nominations.
• Support Provided: Personalized assistance for back-to-school essentials.
• Goal: To ease the financial burden on educators and raise awareness of their sacrifices.

The Agriculturalist is located at 1 Lewiston Street in Fall River, MA. To learn more about The Agriculturalist please visit https://agriculturalist.group .

The Agriculturalist is a cannabis dispensary based in Fall River, MA, known for its expertly curated selection of cannabis products across all price points.

The Agriculturalist is rooted in creating thoughtful experiences for guests and meaningful contributions to the communities it serves. Their experienced team of  guides takes a no-nonsense, no-judgment approach to working with their guests.

At The Agriculturalist, quality meets price—without compromise.

SOURCE The Agriculturalist