May 27, 2022 A Cornucopia of Exquisite Offerings at Moonrose Farm Melissa Denmark and Jordan Goldsmith of Moonrose Farm in Rehoboth, MA, are dedicated to chemical-free food, local produce, and land stewardship. They are committed to sustainable farming practices and creating opportunities for volunteering and education. Learn more in this local farm spotlight by volunteer writer Judy Nudleman. Market Mobile May 12, 2022 Simmons Farm, from Historic Roots to a Sustainable Future Simmons Farm is an historic family farm that has been around since it was owned by the Coggeshall family back in the 1600s. It became Simmons Farm when Elizabeth Coggeshall married into the Simmons family in Newport in the 1880s. Today, Karla and Brian Simmons carry on the family tradition—and have made a commitment to sustainability their priority. Learn more in this local food spotlight by volunteer writer Jasmine Wang. Farmers Markets April 21, 2022 RI Summer Farmers Market Guide 2022 It’s the season for outdoor farmers markets in Rhode Island! Find farmers markets near you across the state that are open summer through fall, and see which markets accept WIC, SNAP/EBT, and Bonus Bucks. Farmers Markets, In The News April 15, 2022 At Farmacy Herbs, Healing Comes Naturally For centuries, cultures around the world have relied on herbal medicine to meet their health needs. It’s no wonder as these plants are rich in nutrients and improve well-being without any harmful effects. More recently, Mary Blue, founder of Farmacy Herbs, has been leading this resurgence in Rhode Island to not only make and sell high-quality herbal products, but also educate the public on a variety of local, medicinal plants. Learn more in this local food spotlight by volunteer writer Megan Palumbo. Farmers Markets March 23, 2022 Meet Dwight, Volunteer Extraordinaire! As a nonprofit, our work would be impossible without the generosity and dedication of our amazing team of volunteers. Today we spotlight one of these hardworking folks: Dwight! Harvest Kitchen March 14, 2022 AmeriCorps Week Spotlight: Abigail Wentlent Meet Abigail Wentlent, our Community Education & Harvest Kitchen AmeriCorps Direct Service Member. Happy AmeriCorps Week, we 🍅 you Abigail! 10 Sims Ave, Farm to School & Community Ed, Farmers Markets, Harvest Kitchen, Market Mobile March 14, 2022 AmeriCorps Week Spotlight: Sophia Johari Meet Sophia Johari, our Food Access and Community Education Direct Service Member. Happy AmeriCorps Week, we 🍅 you Sophie! 10 Sims Ave, Farm to School & Community Ed, Farmers Markets, Harvest Kitchen, Market Mobile March 14, 2022 AmeriCorps Week Spotlight: Leonely Paulino Meet Leonely Paulino, our Farm Direct Food Security AmeriCorps VISTA Member. Happy AmeriCorps Week, we 🍅 you Leonely! 10 Sims Ave, Farm to School & Community Ed, Farmers Markets, Harvest Kitchen, Market Mobile March 14, 2022 AmeriCorps Week Spotlight: Ally Jennings Meet Ally Jennings, our Farm to Food Pantry AmeriCorps VISTA Member. Happy AmeriCorps Week, we 🍅 you Ally! 10 Sims Ave, Farm to School & Community Ed, Farmers Markets, Harvest Kitchen, Market Mobile March 14, 2022 AmeriCorps Week Spotlight: Shannon Hickey Meet Shannon Hickey, Communications & Development AmeriCorps VISTA Member for Hope’s Harvest RI. Happy AmeriCorps Week, we 🍅 you Shannon! 10 Sims Ave, Farm to School & Community Ed, Farmers Markets, Harvest Kitchen, Market Mobile March 14, 2022 AmeriCorps Week Spotlight: Alison MacBeth Meet Alison MacBeth, our Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA Member. Happy AmeriCorps Week, we 🍅 you Alison! 10 Sims Ave, Farm to School & Community Ed, Farmers Markets, Harvest Kitchen, Market Mobile March 11, 2022 Farm Fresh RI, DEM, Office of Healthy Aging Team Up to Make Nearly 13,000 Food Boxes Available to Eligible Seniors in 2022 PROVIDENCE — The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Agriculture has upgraded its Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) bulk purchase pilot program to provide an estimated 12,800 boxes of fresh Rhode Island food to … In The News, Market Mobile March 4, 2022 Barden Family Orchard, Produce from Their Home to Yours The Barden Family Orchard may be in its ninth decade of operation, but co-owners Sandra and Gilbert Barden are still always finding new ways to keep up with the times. Learn more in this local producer spotlight by guest contributor Ariel Finkle. Farmers Markets, Market Mobile February 11, 2022 RI DEM Pilots Direct Purchase Model via SFMNP Delivering Fresh Produce to Eligible Seniors We were proud to be included in the February 2022 issue of “At the Table,” the USDA Food and Nutrition Service newsletter for the Northeast Region. And even more proud to be assisting in this vital service for seniors in our community. In The News, Market Mobile 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950Last
