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Division of Agriculture
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Can't find what you're looking for? You've come to the right place. Below you will find health and safety information, informational brochures, reports and links to agricultural material relating to Rhode Island.

Health and Safety
Brochures
Agriculture Digest (2003)

Alternative Forest Products

Aquaculture — Enjoy RI Cultured Shellfish

Certified Organic Farms & Handlers

Community Supported Agriculture in RI
Good Agricultural Practices and Food Safety

RI Agriculture Council

RI Agriculture Guide

RI Farming Family Tree (Historic Farms, 1987)

RI Green Industry Employment

Urban Agriculture

Reports
Environmental Horticulture Survey (2006)

Inspection and Analysis of Commercial Feeds, Fertilizers and Liming Materials Report (2007)
Land Conservation and Acquisition Annual Reports- 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009

Protected Farms (Excel spreadsheet)

Weekly Wholesale Market Report

Ag-Review Newsletters
Winter 2008
Spring/Summer 2007
Fall/Winter 2006
Spring/Summer 2006
Fall/Winter 2005
Spring 2005
Summer/Fall 2004
Spring 2004
Summer 2003
Spring 2003
Winter 2003
October 2002
June 2002

Links

RI Farm to School Project
The Rhode Island Farm to School Project, coordinated by Kids First, is a collaboration between the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management/Division of Agriculture, the Rhode Island Department of Health, the Rhode Island Department of Education, Farm Fresh Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Farm Bureau, Southside Community land Trust, Rhode Island public and independent schools and Rhode Island farmers. The Rhode Island Farm to School Project encourages all Rhode Island school districts to buy locally grown foods to serve in school meals.

Harvest New England
Harvest New England is a program created to make it easier for New Englanders to identify locally produced products sold in supermarkets.

New England Apple Association
As a non-profit, grower funded organization, the New England Apple Association works to promote New England Apples. For educational resources, nutritional information and recipes or, to find a local orchard or store near you, visit the New England Apple Association today!

Rhode Island FarmWays
Rhode Island FarmWays is a special initiative of the Rhode Island Center for Agricultural Promotion and Education. Established to make Rhode Island farms and nature-based sites more visible and accessible, RI FarmWays offers you the following services to keep you connected to local farms:
  • A website and searchable database of Rhode Island farms and nature based destinations
  • A monthly e-newsletter with information and event updates
  • Promotional materials and publications
  • Customized programs, activities and events
URI Farming in Rhode Island Articles
Take a look at local farming communities throughout the state of Rhode Island in "The Farming Survival in Rhode Island." This is a series of articles featured in the University of Rhode Island's College of the Environmental Life Sciences' (CELS) newsletter.

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rev. 12/10/09