Mar 30, 2023 | Advocacy, Food Access, Humans of RIFPC, Policy
Joan Kwiatkowski, M.S.W., C.A.G.S. Lives in: BarringtonJoined the Council: 2022Profession: CEO of PACE Organization of Rhode Island Joan believes everybody should have an advocate who really hears their voice, and puts that voice in the center of that person’s...
Mar 27, 2023 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
New legislation Seven bills with potential impacts on our food system were added to the tracker this week. Two of these bills would impact commercial fisheries and aquaculture: SB703 – amends the duties of the Marine Fisheries Council (Sen. Sosnowski) SB772 –...
Mar 20, 2023 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
Our bill tracker has three new bills this week: SB683, SB684, and HB6160. Introduced by Sen. DiMario, SB683 extends COVID-19 moratorium on penalties for food businesses that altered or modified its business to comply with the pandemic emergency declaration. SB684...
Mar 16, 2023 | Advocacy, Climate, Food Access, Food Business, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Seafood, Wasted Food
With over 1800 bills introduced since January, the Rhode Island General Assembly is running full speed towards the end of session now. RIFPC’s bill tracker is currently following more than 135 pieces of legislation that may impact our food system. A little less than 4...
Mar 10, 2023 | Advocacy, Climate, Food Access, Food Business, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
RI Food Policy Council 2023 Farm Bill Priorities The 2023 Farm Bill presents an incredible opportunity to protect agricultural land, expand SNAP access, promote sustainable agriculture, and strengthen the local food system, while improving equity. In alignment with...
