We are working to build and maintain a network of committed stakeholders from across the local food system. We center equity, accessibility, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability.
OUR WORK
We are building a more just and resilient food system together through:
& Nutrition Security
& Economy
NETWORK SPOTLIGHT
2024 Farm Visit for Rhode Island Legislators
Invite your legislator to the 2024 Farm Visit at Barrington Farm School! Taking place at 98 Federal Road, Barrington, RI 02806, on Friday, November 15, from 10-11 am, with an optional farm tour to follow. Cohosted by Senator Pamela Lauria and Representative Jennifer Boylan.
Legislators RSVP by Friday, November 8, by emailing Max at max@rifoodcouncil.org.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land called Rhode Island today, the Narragansett, Niantic, Nipmuc, and Wampanoag nations.
We recognize the Indigenous continuance, contributions, and stewardship of this land since time immemorial. We recognize and honor the kinship relationships between tribal nations and their relationship with the land, waters, and all living things. We pay our respect to their elders past, present and emerging.
A land acknowledgement cannot fulfill all needs or goals. However, it is important to start somewhere. We strive to include and empower Indigenous voices, nations, organizations, and people as well as Indigenous-led campaigns for environmental justice, land and water rights and ultimately land return to Indigenous nations.