Mar 29, 2024 | Advocacy, Food Business, Growing Food, Policy
Support local farmers in obtaining a restricted receipt account with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM). This type of account allows farmers to retain the fees collected by the DEM from local agricultural businesses, which amount to...
Mar 21, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to promote economic opportunities for farmers, fishermen, and food producers, strengthen the nation’s food supply chain network, and increase access to locally-grown, nutritious food in underserved communities, U.S. Senator Jack...
Mar 17, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
The RI Food Policy Council seeks a part-time, paid Community Food Security Research Intern. The primary objective of the person in this role is to complete an assessment that identifies and quantifies current funding gaps in advancing long-term community food...
Mar 13, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
Join the RI Food Policy Council’s “Good Food Advocacy Day” at the Rhode Island State House on Thursday, March 28 from 2:00 – 4:30 PM! Meet food system leaders and experts in the Bell Room to share in learning how important our local food system is to Rhode...
Mar 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Events, Food Access, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources
ROUNDTABLE FOR LEGISLATORS Thriving by Healthy School Meals for All, Friday, March 15, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Dear State Legislators, Please join us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Rhode Island students and school meal experts to learn how Healthy...
