Connecting Farmers & Eaters
The path food travels βΒ the food system β 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 β’ @farmfreshri
Have no fear, local food is here!
If you`ve been paying closer attention to where your food comes from lately, you`re not alone. One of the best parts of shopping local is knowing the people who grow your food and having confidence in where it came from.
Right now, Rhode Island farms are overflowing with peak summer harvest:
π½ Sweet corn
π« Blueberries
π« Bell peppers
π« Green beans
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Tomatoes
π₯ Cucumbers
π Eggplant
πΏ Fresh herbs
...and so much more!
Meet your farmers, ask questions, and fill your bag with the freshest flavors of the season. We`ll see you at the market!
Can`t make it out? Order local food online for home delivery at marketmobile.farmfreshri.org π
#FarmFreshRI #ShopLocalRI #EatLocal #RIGrown #FarmersMarket #FarmToTable
We take βslow foodβ seriously around here! π’π«‘
@strawberry_torte_cake stopped by Armory Farmers Market last week with one mission: stock up on fresh, local greens. We`d say they have excellent taste.
Luckily, summer harvest is in full swing! This week`s markets are brimming with:
π« Blueberries
πΏ Fresh herbs
π₯¬ Salad greens
π« Green beans
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And plenty more, all grown close to home.
There`s nothing quite like produce picked at its peakβand when you shop at your local farmers market, you know exactly where your food comes from.
Come see what`s fresh this week (our greens inspector already gave it two enthusiastic thumbs...well, feet...up).
π Find a farmers market near you: farmfreshri.org/risummer
π Can`t leave the house? Shop fresh summer finds online now at marketmobile.farmfreshri.org
#FarmFreshRI #RIFarmersMarkets #KnowYourFarmer #BuyLocalRI #RhodyEats #RIGrown
Salt air. Fresh oysters. Peak summer. β¨
Local Food Fest is the kind of evening youβll be talking about long after the sun sets.
Join us August 11 at @castlehillinn for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of New Englandβs farms, fisheries, breweries, wineries, and restaurantsβall while supporting Farm Fresh RIβs mission to build a stronger local food system.
π½οΈ Featuring creations from:
@nicksonbroadway x @steereorchard
@oberlin_pvd x @oceanstateoysters
@bayberrygarden x @fourtownfarm
@frankandlauries x @foggynotionfarm
@hangryllc x @littleriverfarmri
and so many more!
Tickets are going fast! Grab yours now at the link in our bio π
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#LocalFoodFest #FarmFreshRI #EatLocal #RISummer #FarmToTable
β¨ Art has a way of bringing people together.
Now through July 27th, we`re proud to host Friends of Friends, a collaborative exhibition exploring the many forms of self-expression that shape our communitiesβorganized by our very own @diegoajz!
Through photography, abstract works, and imagined identities, the artists invite us to reflect on creativity as connection: a reminder that though we may express ourselves differently, our paths overlap in meaningful ways.
Whether you`re shopping from our local businesses, attending one of our community events, or simply passing through, we hope you`ll take a moment to experience the exhibit!
π¨ On view through July 27 at 10 Sims Avenue, featuring work by:
@diegoajz
@torontooooh
@namebrandcloth
@bubbles5b
@theprovidenceeye
@kanchoservice
@phuquette
@shutter_r.island
@notballoon
@upsiempre
@water_supply_
#FarmFreshRI #PVDArts #ProvidenceRI #LocalArt #CommunityThroughArt #RhodeIslandArts #SupportLocalArtists
Fresh food is popping up near you! π₯¦
Our Central Falls and Woonsocket farmers markets open for the season tomorrow, July 7thβand we couldnβt be more excited to bring fresh, local food to your community all summer long!
π Woonsocket: Tuesdays, 3β6pm weekly near Thundermist Health Center
π₯ Central Falls: Tuesdays, 3β6pm weekly at Children`s Friend
All of our markets accept cash, credit/debit, SNAP/EBT, WIC, and SFMNP benefits π΅
Come shop local, meet your farmers, and support your neighborhood food system!
Find a farmers market near you at farmfreshri.org/risummer π
#FarmFreshRI #FarmersMarketSeason #ShopLocalRI #WoonsocketRI #CentralFallsRI #RhodeIslandGrown #BuyLocalRI #SupportLocal #FarmersMarket #EatLocal
Rhode Island said "heat wave." We said "come hang out." π
Beat the heat at 10 Sims Avenue! We`ve got:
βοΈ Air conditioning
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ΏοΈ FREE parking
π¦ Ice cream from @wrightscreamery
π§ Iced coffee and refreshing drinks from @coffeeandspirits.ri
π₯ A fresh new summer salad from @harvestkitchenri
Whether you`re grabbing lunch, treating yourself to something sweet, or stocking up on local favorites, Farm Fresh RI is the perfect place to cool off today.
Too hot to leave the house? Skip the trip and shop Market Mobile online instead! Order fresh local produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, pantry staples, and more at the link in our bioβall from New England farmers and food makers, delivered right to your door.
However you choose to stay cool, we`ve got your local food fix. π
#BeatTheHeat #FarmFreshRI #SupportLocalRI #EatLocal #RhodeIslandSummer
Heads up! βοΈ Due to tomorrow`s extreme heat, our Armory Farmers Market will operate with a reduced vendor lineup to help keep our farmers, vendors, staff, and shoppers safe.
You`ll still find local vendors (about 5β6) with fresh products available, but the market will be smaller than usual.
If you`re planning to stop by the market, please plan accordingly:
π§ Bring a water bottle
π§’ Wear sun protection
π³ Take breaks in the shade
β€οΈ Listen to your body
We appreciate your understanding as we adapt to the weather, and we`re grateful to the vendors who are able to join us despite the challenging conditions.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and we`ll see you at the market if you`re able! We`ll be back to our full market lineup as soon as the weather cooperates.
πDexter Training Grounds, 3pm - dusk
#ArmoryFarmersMarket #RIFarmersMarkets #BuyLocalRI #RISummer #HeatWave
ππ A whole lot of fresh fruit just rolled in!
This week, our Hope`s Harvest team received more than 10,000 pounds of pineapple and citrus from @bostonareagleaners. The pallets are stacked over our heads!
Thanks to this incredible donation, thousands of pounds of fresh fruit will make their way to hunger relief agencies across Rhode Island, helping ensure more families have access to nutritious, fresh produce.
A special thank you to @feedri401 for picking up several pallets and helping us get this fruit into the community even faster. π
It takes partnerships like these to reduce food waste, strengthen our local food system, and get good food to the people who need it most.
#HopesHarvest #FoodRecovery #FoodAccess #RhodeIsland #ReduceFoodWaste #CommunityPartners #FreshFoodForAll #FarmFreshRI
