February 15, 2018 Newsy & Noteworthy: February 16 Don’t miss these items in local food and agriculture news from around our region. This week, help support the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition farmer fly-in — bringing farmers’ voices into the national policy debate in Washington D.C.! Plus, join in the online conversation at Foodtank’s annual summit “Cultivating the Next Generation of Young Food Leaders” and save the date for Foodtank Summit Boston in April. In The News February 14, 2018 Call for Artists! Farmers Market Poster Art Are you an artist in the Northeast region? We may have a project for you! We are in the planning process for the upcoming summertime farmers market season, and are looking for a local artist to work with on our 2018 design. Deadline to apply coming up soon: Tuesday, February 27! Farmers Markets, In The News February 12, 2018 ecoRI News Features RI Food Hub Grant We are thankful to EcoRI News for the article today about the recent $480,000 grant awarded us by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), entitled “New R.I. Food Hub Coming to Site of Burned-Down Old Mill” by TIM FAULKNER/ecoRI N … 10 Sims Ave, In The News February 9, 2018 Apply for Our Summertime Farmers Market Season We are now accepting applications from local farmers and food vendors that would like to sell at one of the nine outdoor farmers markets we operate in summertime. Applications are also now open for other organizations wishing to table at those markets. Get ready for a great 2018 summertime season! Farmers Markets February 9, 2018 February 10 at the Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market This Saturday at the largest indoor farmers market in New England: Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Farm Fresh way, with local treats for all the sweeties in your life. Learn more about exclusive small-batch “Trufffle Adelisca” from Couët Farm & Fromagerie, crystal hearts from Popette of Pendulum, visiting chocolatier from Hope & Main, balloon creations from Art on the Spot, plus musicians and civic groups! Farmers Markets February 9, 2018 Local Apples Galore at Harvest Kitchen Incoming! Apples Galore! Did you know that the apple is the official state fruit of Rhode Island? Luckily, this week we got 15 bushels of b-grade apples (meaning they may be a little less pretty than what you’d see at the market) from Steere Orchard in … Harvest Kitchen February 9, 2018 Support Local Food at Urban Greens Food Cooperative Have you heard about Urban Greens? It’s a consumer owned and governed food cooperative working to open a retail grocery store on the West Side of Providence. The co-op will be open to all and will support the health and well-being of its customers by offering nutritious, affordable food that is sustainably sourced, culturally inclusive, and supportive of the local food system. Join now or refer a friend for a chance to win prizes! In The News February 9, 2018 Training More Youth Who’ve Had Significant Barriers to Employment Time flies when you are having fun… or teaching youth job skills, supporting local farms, and making amazing food! A whopping 30 youth were referred to us this time around — not only from DCYF’s Juvenile Corrections Division but also from the Child Welfare Services Program. Referrals coming to us from both of these programs now allows Harvest Kitchen to work with more youth who have had significant barriers to employment. Harvest Kitchen February 9, 2018 New Farm & Farmers Market Work Opportunities Already in February, there have been quite a few interesting new listings added to the Land, Jobs, Stuff Google group — including a number of exciting job, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities! Keep an eye on this public forum for sharing relevant information on all things agriculture in Southern New England. In The News February 9, 2018 Join Us at the National Farm to Cafeteria Conference Farm to school feeds the soul! That’s just one of the reasons our RI Farm to School team is excited to meet up with other food service professionals, farmers, educators, students, nonprofits and government agencies, public health professionals, and more for three days of learning, networking, and movement building at the 9th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference! Farm to School & Community Ed February 8, 2018 Farm Fresh RI Awarded Brownfield Grant for Local Food & Agricultural Campus We are proud to be with Gov. Gina Raimondo and RI DEM Director Coit, along with folks from WaterFire Arts Center, Paul Cuffee Charter School, and other grant recipients at the the Steel Yard industrial art studios in Providence — celebrating RI’s plans … 10 Sims Ave, In The News February 8, 2018 Local Businesses Sourcing Local Food This Week Who’s buying local in our community, and what are they ordering? Here are just a couple of the many customers who recently purchased fresh food from local farms through our Market Mobile transparent wholesale distribution service — plus a sneak peek at some of the top-selling items this week. Market Mobile February 2, 2018 February 3 at the Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market This Saturday at the largest indoor farmers market in New England: Get everything you need for the big game! Save on Meadow Stone Farm cheese, read great local game-day recipes from Edible Rhody, football-themed treats from Jack’s Snacks, and more! Farmers Markets February 2, 2018 Newsy & Noteworthy: February 2 Don’t miss these items in local food and agriculture news from around our region. This week, read topics from the RI Food Policy Council, Pawtucket Central Falls Development, and Eating with the Ecosystem’s School of Fish at Hope & Main in Warren, RI. In The News First123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354Last