Connecting Farmers & Eaters
The path food travels — the food system — includes everything from growing and harvesting to processing, packaging, transporting, selling, eating, and disposing of food. Our mission is to grow that system to be sustainable for both the farmers and eaters in our region. We offer markets and transparent enterprise systems that help New England farmers, fishers, and food producers reach more customers and reduce waste. And we work with the community through outreach, incentives, educational and hunger relief programs to increase the accessibility and affordability of fresh, local foods.
What's Happening This Week • @farmfreshri
We are saddened to share that funding for @americorps Direct Service programs in Rhode Island has been terminated by the federal administration. This decision puts the vital community work supported by service members across our state at risk.
At Farm Fresh RI, many of our programs simply wouldn’t exist without the support of AmeriCorps. From building food access initiatives to supporting local farmers and educating the next generation, the contributions of AmeriCorps members have been at the heart of our work for many years.
We extend our sincere thanks to all past and present AmeriCorps members who have served with Farm Fresh RI. Your dedication, passion, and tireless work have helped shape a more just and vibrant food system in Rhode Island—and continues to have a lasting impact 💚
#AmeriCorps #FarmFreshRI #CommunitySupport #ServiceMatters #ServeRI #FoodAccess #ThankYou
Ready to make a difference this summer? 🌞 Volunteer with Farm Fresh RI and help build a stronger, healthier local food system!
Summer 2025 volunteer registration is now open—and we’d love to have you on board. Whether you`re passionate about food justice, love building community, or just want to roll up your sleeves and dig in, there’s a place for you in our volunteer community
From harvesting fresh produce to packing food boxes and supporting farmers markets, every shift helps nourish neighbors and support local farms.
No experience is needed—just a desire to help and a willingness to learn!
Let’s grow something good together 🌱 Sign up to volunteer today at farmfreshri.org/volunteer
#FarmFreshRI #VolunteerWithUs #FoodJustice #LocalFood #SupportFarmers #CommunityRoots #RhodeIsland #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #EatLocal #SupportLocal
Get ready to celebrate local flavor at its finest! 🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE now for Local Food Fest—our one-of-a-kind fundraising event that brings together local farms and top chefs to celebrate the vibrant bounty of our local food system. Join us for a summer evening of farm-to-table tastings from local chefs, live cooking demos, drinks, music, raffles, and more!
📍 Castle Hill Inn`s Chalet Patio & Lawn
📅 Tuesday, August 12 | 4–8 PM
🌊 Set against the stunning Narragansett Bay!
Enjoy local bites, sip regional wine & beer, and support Farm Fresh RI`s mission to connect our community with fresh, local food.
Grab your tickets now and taste the best our region has to offer at farmfreshri.org/localfoodfest 🔗
Thank you to @newportrestaurantgroup and @castlehillinn for generously hosting us each year!
#LocalFoodFest #FarmFreshRI #SupportLocalFarms #FarmToTable #EatLocalRI #RhodeIslandEvents #RIeats #LocalChefs #NarragansettBay #EatLocal #BuyLocalRI #DrinkLocal #SustainableFood #NewEnglandSummer
Spring has sprung at Market Mobile! The wait is over—spring’s fresh, crisp delights have arrived! Our Market Mobile platform is now carrying seasonal favorites like sweet, snappy carrots, fresh chives, fiddleheads, and tender asparagus, all ready for pickup or delivery to your home or business.
Now’s the time to load up your cart with just-harvested goodness from local farms. These seasonal standouts won’t stick around forever, so don’t miss your chance to savor spring at its freshest!
Order on Market Mobile through 6am tomorrow, May 6th, or mark your calendar for our next order cycle on Thursday, May 8th to bring the farm to your fork! 🌱
Login to your account or get started at marketmobile.farmfreshri.org 🔗
#eatlocal #supportlocal #farmtofork #farmtotable #localfood #pvdeats #farmfresh #farmersmarket
The Day of the Mushroom at Warwick Neck Elementary was a fungi-filled success! 🍄
We were thrilled to partner with @rimushroomco, @ridepted, @rifarmandseatoschool, and @aramarksn to bring an engaging, hands-on mushroom experience to K–5 students — complete with mushrooms on growing blocks, curious questions, and some seriously delicious taste testing!
Chef Robert Rustico wowed everyone with two mushroom dishes: flatbread with cremini mushrooms, shallots, confit garlic & parmesan, and roasted shiitakes with garlic & thyme (thank you to RI Mushroom Co for their generous donation!)
The students’ reviews? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🍕 “I’m going to ask my mom for mushrooms on our next pizza!”
👩🍳 “This is the best lunch I’ve ever been to!”
🙌 “10/10!”
A huge thanks to all our partners and the amazing staff and students at Warwick Neck Elementary — supporting local food and local learning never tasted so good!
#FarmFreshRI #LocalFoodRI #EatLocalRI #MushroomDay #FarmToSchool #EatLocal #SupportLocal #FreshFoodForAll
