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Policy for the People
Policy for the People is a detailed but approachable educational series for anyone who wants to understand the state of local food policy better, how it relates to what’s happening on a national and global scale, key issues that affect changes, and how you can get involved in building a more just and resilient food system for everyone in the Ocean State.
No prior policy or advocacy experience is needed. All are welcome!
2026-2027 Policy for the People
Taking place this year on the first Wednesday of the month September-February.
How Laws are Made in RI (Food Advocacy 101)
Wednesday, 9/2 @ 12-1 pm
Join us to break down how Rhode Island’s laws are made and how to influence your legislators!
Impact Storytelling for Advocacy
Wednesday, 10/7 @ 12-1 pm
Join us to talk about how to use storytelling as a tool for advocacy and draft pitches for your policy priorities.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on Federal Food Policy
Wednesday, 11/4 @ 12-1 pm
Join us as we hear updates from National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition staff about federal food policy from the Farm Bill, appropriations and more!
2026 Municipal Fact Sheets- Wednesday
Wednesday, 9/2 @ 12-1 pm
Join us to learn how to use our municipal fact sheets as a tool for understanding local food systems, building support, and advancing policy priorities
RIFPC’s 2027 Policy Priorities
Wednesday, 1/6 @ 12-1 pm
Join us to discuss RIFPC’s legislative priorities for the 2027 General Assembly.
Rhode Island Food System Factbook
Wednesday, 2/3 @12-1
Join us to review the newest data and trends for the RI Food System Factbook.
Explore previous Policy for the People sessions:
Rhode Island Food System Factbook
Tuesday, 01/27 @ 12-1 pm
Join us to review the newest data and trends for the RI Food System Factbook.
RIFPC’s 2025 Policy Priorities
Wednesday, 12/17 @ 12-1 pm
Join us to discuss RIFPC’s legislative priorities for the 2026 General Assembly.
Farm Bill Update
Wednesday, 11/19 @ 12-1 pm
Join us to hear updates on and discuss opportunities for Rhode Island in the upcoming federal Farm Bill.
Impact Storytelling for Advocacy
Tuesday, 10/28 @ 12-1 pm
Join us to talk about how to use storytelling as a tool for advocacy and draft pitches for your policy priorities.
How Laws are Made in RI (Food Advocacy 101)
Tuesday, 9/30 @ 12-1 pm
Join us to break down how Rhode Island’s laws are made and how to influence your legislators!
2025 Legislative Session Review
Tuesday, 8/26 @ 12-1 pm
Join us to talk about what happened with food policy in 2025 at the RI State House!
Rhode Island Food System Factbook
January 21, 2025 | 12 pm-1 pm
Join us to review the newest data and trends for the RI Food System Factbook.
RIFPC’s 2025 Policy Priorities
December 10 | 12 pm-1 pm
Join us to discuss RIFPC’s legislative priorities for the 2025 General Assembly.
Farm Bill Update
November 19 | 12 pm-1 pm
Join us to hear updates on and discuss opportunities for Rhode Island in the upcoming federal Farm Bill.
Impact Storytelling for Advocacy
October 15 | 12 pm-1 pm
Join us to talk about how to use storytelling as a tool for advocacy and draft pitches for your policy priorities.
How Laws are Made in RI (Food Advocacy 101)
September 17 | 12 pm-1 pm
Join us to break down how Rhode Island’s laws are made and how to influence your legislators!
2024 Legislative Review
August 20 | 12 pm-1 pm
Join us to talk about what happened with food policy in 2024 at the RI State House!