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...
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JOIN US FOR A “TRIPLE HEADER” DAY IN LEGISLATION
Circle this Wednesday, April 10th, on your calendar! It’s what we’re dubbing a "Triple Header Day," as the House Finance Committee gears up to review not one, not two, but three crucial bills at 4pm in room 35 of the State House. In preparation, we're asking you to...
Good Food Policy Day 2024 Recap
On March 28th, the Rhode Island Food Policy Council held its first-ever Good Food Policy Day at the State House! More than 100 network members from across the state gathered in the Bell Room to raise awareness about how state policy can support a just and resilient...
Sign On to Help Farmers Retain Fees Collected by the DEM
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...
We’re Hiring: Community Food Systems Research Intern
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...
Good Food Policy Day 2024
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 Island’s...
ROUNDTABLE FOR LEGISLATORS: Thriving by Healthy School Meals for All
ROUNDTABLE FOR LEGISLATORS Thriving by Healthy School Meals for All, Friday, March 15, 2024, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMDear State Legislators, Please join us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Rhode Island students and school meal experts to learn how Healthy School...
RIFPC MET WITH GOVENOR MCKEE
Last week, the Rhode Island Food Policy Council was invited by a participating farmer to a meeting with the Rhode Island Governor, Governor McKee, and other local farmers, to fight for farmland preservation funding in Rhode Island. Pictured: BACK: Andrew Morley, Sweet...
Letter Support & Important Hearing on Farmland Protection, Tomorrow!
This Wednesday, March 6, the Rhode Island House Finance Committee will review a bill, HB7550, that would provide $5 million for farmland protection and $9 million for open space and forest management in the upcoming Green Bond. The current proposal for the Green Bond...
Growing Produce Prescription Programs in Rhode Island Summit
Thank you to everyone who attended the Growing Produce Prescription Programs in Rhode Island Summit!We are grateful to yesterday's panelists for their encouraging and insightful words, and to all attendees for sharing reflections and vision for Fruit & Vegetable...