Business Support
If you operate a Rhode Island food business, we’re here to help! We are working to provide farmers, growers, fishers, and aquaculture farmers and others in the food system with access to the information and resources you need to grow and thrive.
We do our best to check the resources here for accuracy and timeliness, but some inaccurate information may slip by us. Make sure to confirm what you find directly from the resource providers.
If you find anything that is inaccurate, or if part or all of this website is not accessible to you for any reason, please contact us at info@rifoodcouncil.org.
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Events and Resources
Northeast farmers are one of the most innovative and resilient groups in the country. Often, they test new ideas to see what sticks, whether it be new varieties or varying production techniques. Some of these new ideas can qualify for the federal Research and Development (R&D) tax credit.
In today’s blog, we’ll take a look at a recent U.S. Tax Court case that involved a large poultry operation that can shed some light into the R&D tax credit.
Licenses, Permits, Regulalations & Taxes
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Each winter, the Legal Food Hub runs a free webinar series to help inform farmers, food entrepreneurs, and food and farm organizations about important legal topics relevant to their businesses.
Topics Covered:
Small Business Setup & Taxes
Exploring H2A
Farm Property Insurance
Farmers and Lending Law
USDA NAD Appeals: What Farmers and Organizations Need to Know
Licenses, Permits, Regulalations & Taxes, Legal Information & Assistance, Training
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The Rhode Island Division of Agriculture is collecting information on farm impacts following the recent blizzard.
This survey will help us understand damage, production disruptions, and resource needs so we can advocate for support, identify assistance opportunities, and communicate impacts to state and federal partners.
Please complete this form as soon as possible. You may submit updated information later if needed.
Advising/Help
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The Rhode Island Commerce Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program is a statewide initiative designed to help small businesses reduce their energy costs by investing in energy-efficient upgrades.
To check if your business is eligible, please visit https://commerceri.com/small-business-energy-efficiency-grant-program/
Please note that applicants are required to upload a no-cost, no-obligation energy assessment/audit of their small business below.
This effort is a partnership between Rhode Island Commerce, Rhode Island Energy, RISE Engineering, and the Rhode Island Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4).
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Seafood is the cornerstone of the cultural and economic fabric of the Ocean State.
Through network building and collaboration, our fisheries and aquaculture specialists connect industry and consumers with the best available science to build vibrant local markets for Rhode Island fishery and aquaculture products through ecosystem-based management practices, as well as continue its commitment to provide training for safe seafood processing.
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