October 28, 2022 Baffoni’s Poultry Farm Provides Farm-to-Table Experience If you’re seeking a true farm-to-table experience, look no further than Baffoni’s Poultry Farm in Johnston. This family-run farm, started by Adam Baffoni’s great grandfather Giuseppe in 1935, produces the freshest chicken and turkey for Rhode Island and beyond. Adam is among the fourth generation of Baffonis to contribute, and he has been involved in farm operations periodically since he was a child. After taking a ten-year hiatus to go to college and become a chef, he returned to help the family at the start of the COVID pandemic and has stuck around ever since. Learn more in this local farm spotlight by volunteer writer Keri Biron. Farmers Markets, Market Mobile October 24, 2022 Partner Spotlight: The Rhode Island Community Food Bank Each week on Tuesdays and Fridays, the Hope’s Harvest box truck pulls up at the green loading dock doors of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, drooping slightly under the weight of thousands of pounds of freshly gleaned produce. The Food Bank’s warehouse team is always ready to meet us; equipped with smiles, banter, and a forklift, they are primed to move this produce through their many programs and partners across the state to help get food into the homes of RI’s food insecure population. Hope's Harvest, Market Mobile October 21, 2022 The Farm to School Journey The Farm to School food system gets healthy and nourishing food to our kids. But what is it and why is it so important? From schools and policymakers to parents and farmers, and more — it takes a community to ensure quality foods are passed down the table to students every day, in a sustainable way. And there is a whole community of dedicated folks whose wellbeing is in direct correlation with that of our kids. At each stop along the way of the Farm to School journey, there’s an opportunity to live out values to make the whole system equitable and the food the best it can be. Healthy school meals are a right, not a privilege, and universal school meals are a necessity. Farm to School & Community Ed October 14, 2022 Farm to School Month Shines Light on Local Farmers & Producers October’s National Farm to School Month shines a light on the local farmers and producers that meet cafeteria purchasing needs all across the country. Farm Fresh Rhode Island is proud to shine our local light on our neighboring apple orchards that grow … Farm to School & Community Ed October 11, 2022 The food network is hard at work We were thrilled to see this article by Scott Pickering in “Easy Bay RI” about our Hope’s Harvest team’s farm visit to Movement Ground Farm last week. We love seeing our partners at the RI Food Policy Council highlighted — they did great work organizing this event and bringing our local policymakers out to see what we can do when we all work together! Hope's Harvest, In The News October 11, 2022 Osamequin Farm: Growers of Food, Flowers, and Community Tucked away in a flowery corner of Seekonk, Massachusetts, Osamequin Farm is an oasis of cooperative, sustainable farming practices that doubles as a community space for educational events, seasonal gatherings, and so much more. Since 2021, Hope’s Harvest has contracted with Osamequin Farm, purchasing their produce and distributing it to food pantries around Rhode Island. This summer, we interviewed Osamequin Farm to learn more about them and share their incredible work with you all. Hope's Harvest October 7, 2022 Farm to School in Rhode Island We are proud to support and carry out the mission of the National Farm to School Network in the state of Rhode Island. Our team is dedicated to increasing access to local food and nutrition education to improve children’s health, strengthen family farms, and cultivate vibrant communities. We envision a nation in which farm to school programs are an essential component of strong and just local and regional food systems, ensuring the health of all school children, farms, environment, economy and communities. Farm to School & Community Ed September 30, 2022 October is National Farm to School Month Throughout the month, our Farm to School and Community Education team will be sharing information about the importance of Farm to School and ways to get involved. Why is Farm to School important for the growth of our communities? It enriches the connec … Farm to School & Community Ed September 29, 2022 Meet Teo and Margarita, Farmers at Urban Edge On two acres of farmland in Cranston, Teo and Margarita’s forests of kale and collard greens thrive alongside patches of sweet and hot peppers, bees swirl around their nearby hives, and tomatoes flourish in the greenhouse. Tomatoes are Teo’s favorite c … Farm to School & Community Ed, Farmers Markets, Hope's Harvest September 23, 2022 Urban Roots: A Spotlight on Foggy Notion Farm Foggy Notion Farm is a chemical-free vegetable, fruit, herb, and flower farm run by Adam Graffunder and Nathaniel Wood, and it’s located just west of Providence on four acres in historic Snake Den State Park. The two farmers learned urban farming techniques by transforming vacant lots in Providence into productive land. Learn more in this local farm spotlight by volunteer writer Tracey Beck. Farmers Markets, Market Mobile September 23, 2022 Rhode Island Apple Crunch 2022 At 12:00 noon on October 19th, join schools across Rhode Island (and the country) in celebrating National Farm to School Month by crunching into a locally grown apple! In The News September 22, 2022 Meet Charlotte, Farmer at Shewatuck Farm Since 2021, Hope’s Harvest has had the privilege of partnering with farmer Charlotte Uwimpuhwe. Over the past two seasons, Charlotte and her crew have grown nearly 22,000 pounds (over 10 tons!) of fresh fruits and vegetables for Hope’s Harvest, all of … Farmers Markets, Hope's Harvest August 24, 2022 Kids Day at Armory Farmers Market September 1 Bring the kiddos to Armory Park on Thursday, September 1st — we’ll have extra fun at the farmers market, including balloon animals, a real fire truck, fun with Ukulele music, and Community Education activities and tastings! Free and open to the public. Farmers Markets August 24, 2022 Harvest Kitchen: Changing Lives, One Apple at a Time Meet Harvest Kitchen, Farm Fresh RI’s culinary job training program and local foods café that is transforming lives and our food system. Located in downtown Pawtucket, the front of house is a local foods café. The welcoming space serves affordable, tasty, nutritious, and locally sourced meals. The back of house is a commercial kitchen that houses Harvest Kitchen’s processing operations and job training program designed for underserved teens. Learn more in this local food spotlight by volunteer writer Danielle Woodward. Harvest Kitchen First123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354Last