Feb 25, 2025 | Advocacy, Climate, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Seafood, Wasted Food
Two weeks ago, Nessa and I traveled to Washington, DC, as part of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s (NSAC) Winter Meeting and their lobby day. As part of the lobby day, we met with all of Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation. We asked Sen. Reed,...
Jul 18, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
2024 Legislative Session Debrief During this legislative session, a total of 262 bills with impacts on food systems were introduced in the General Assembly. Of these, 60 bills successfully became law. There were also several key food systems programs included in the...
Jul 20, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
Policy for the People 2024 Rhode Island’s laws affect us all! Join us for a free detailed but approachable educational series for anyone who wants to better understand the state of local food policy, how it relates to what’s happening on a national and global...
Sep 26, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Allison Montagnonallison@rifoodcouncil.org Alrie McNiff Danielsalrie.daniels@point32health.org Rhode Island Food Policy Council receives $200,000 from Point32Health Foundation Rhode Island – [August 1, 2024] – Rhode Island Food Policy...
Apr 15, 2024 | Climate, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Seafood, Wasted Food
Request for Proposals: The Rhode Island Food Policy Council seeks a contractor to support outreach to Rhode Island municipalities to assess their interest in initiating/expanding food waste composting. Background The central landfill in Johnston, Rhode Island is...
