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August 24, 2026
Farm Fresh Receives $700,000 Earmark to Grow Small Food Businesses

Last Friday, Farm Fresh RI received a $700,000 federal earmark from Senator Reed on behalf of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This funding will …
August 24, 2026
RI Foodways Alliance Calls on State Leaders to Invest Urgently in Local-Food Infrastructure

The Rhode Island Foodways Alliance, a new coalition of leaders dedicated to the resilience and success of the state’s food system, today is calling upon …
August 17, 2026
The Rising Cost of Food In RI

The rising cost of food is making it harder than ever for many Rhode Island families to put fresh, healthy food on the table. A …
June 18, 2026
Farm Fresh RI Celebrates First-Ever State Investment in Bonus Bucks

Farm Fresh RI is thrilled to share that $200,000 in funding for our Bonus Bucks program has been included in Rhode Island’s FY2027 budget and …
March 19, 2026
Meet Our New Executive Director

A recent article from the The Providence Journal spotlights the appointment of Janet Coit as the next Executive Director of Farm Fresh Rhode Island, beginning …
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August 22, 2025
Farm Fresh RI Supports New Food Security Legislation

Last week, Farm Fresh RI was featured in The Boston Globe in a story about the challenges local farmers and food access programs have faced …
June 27, 2025
How SNAP Strengthens RI’s Local Food System

What is SNAP? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps reduce hunger and food insecurity by providing low-income families with funds to purchase nutritious food. …