Farm Fresh Rhode Island

Since 2004, Farm Fresh Rhode Island has been working tirelessly on growing and strengthening our local food system. Over the years, we have evolved to better serve the community from our simple start as a Brown University student project to a nationally recognized nonprofit with a dedicated team of over 50 full- and part-time/seasonal employees. See some highlights of our work through the years.

We envision a New England abundant with diverse family farms and fertile soils, with locally and honestly produced foods and flavors at the heart of every table. Originally inspired over a decade ago by a Brown University student project, we were founded in 2004, incorporated in 2006, and received 501(c)3 nonprofit status in 2007. Today our mission is much as it was from the start to grow a local food system that values the environment, health, and quality of life of the farmers and eaters in our region.

Our Community Access programs increase the availability and affordability of locally sourced foods for all New Englanders, and share knowledge of how these fresh ingredients fit into a healthy lifestyle. These programs include Farmers Markets, Nutrition Education, Bonus Bucks, Hope's Harvest, and Harvest Kitchen's culinary job training program.

Our Food System Enterprise services create transparent systems and market-based opportunities for farmers and producers, as well as increase farm viability and financial sustainability for our organization. These programs include Market Mobile and Harvest Kitchens food production and processing.