I’m proud to share that the Board of Directors for @MealsRI has selected me as the next Executive Director. I’m looking forward to leading this important organization into the future! https://t.co/QA2tHzBTuX
NEVER put #plasticbags in your curbside #recycling! Bring them to any large grocery, pharmacy, or big-box store in RI & put them in the special bag/film collection bin. #RecycleRIght
Today we're asking you to contact your State Senator to sign onto two budget amendments related to funding for the HIP Program, and funding for the 9 Massachusetts "Buy Local" organizations, including SEMAP. Can you spare a few minutes to make a call? https://t.co/fCP9SCox6D
An overview of Massachusetts agriculture from the recently released 2017 Census of Agriculture. There are over 1600 farms (grossing at least $1000 a year) in #SEMAP territory of Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk Counties.
It's DONE! Today, Mayor @Jorge_Elorza signed #PVD's #plasticbag ban! Thanks to Councilwoman @JoannRyanPVD5 & the @pvdcitycouncil, @amyemoses @AnderBois & ESTF, @cleanoceanacces @ZeroWastePVD,the Racial & Environmental Justice Committee & many more who helped make this happen!
Last week at @RIStateParks HQ, local farmers dropped off obsolete pesticides for disposal. Some had been in storage for decades. DEM's Agricultural Division organized the collection with assistance from licensed hazardous waste contractor @Triumvirate Environmental.
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New Resource: Many schools across the country are applying #organic principles to their #farmtoschool activities. Our new fact sheet shares keys to success for organics in farm to school, including 3 case studies. https://t.co/V932c11EtS
The LAMP is officially lit – first round of local/regional food system funding available through the new Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP)! Deadline to apply is June 18: https://t.co/OJ1T9wSlBg #localfood
Special treat for #QuahogWeek! Meet local shellfisherman and author Sarah Schumann at both of our Quahog Night events. Sarah will have our old favorite "Rhode Island's Shellfish Heritage" available for FREE, as well as her NEW book...
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Haven’t seen episodes lately? New to the show? Looking for a local foodie spot to spend on your Saturday? Look no further! Come watch new and old episodes of Harvesting Rhode Island!
https://t.co/7NGAv4DKsc @RhodeIslandDEM@FoodSolutionsNE@FarmFreshRI@rifarmbureau@RIMonthly