Tag: Farm Fresh Rhode Island
R.I. receives and awards $1.5M in AmeriCorps grants
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Education has awarded $1.5 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service, RIDE announced...
Farm Fresh Rhode Island to hold nutrition workshops this summer
PAWTUCKET – This summer, interactive food and nutrition workshops hosted by Farm Fresh Rhode Island will offer tips for families receiving federal food assistance...
Five Questions With Thomas Hoagland
5Q: Thomas Hoagland | Executive director, Providence Business Loan Fund
1. How many active loans does PBLF have, and what are they worth collectively?...
Commerce board approves 3 innovation vouchers, tax incentives
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors voted to approve three innovation vouchers Tuesday evening, each for a value of $50,000.
The award...
Farm Fresh Rhode Island food hub seeks state development incentives
PROVIDENCE – A $15.5 million project by Farm Fresh Rhode Island to create a food hub and permanent indoor farmer’s market in a newly...
Farm Fresh Rhode Island food hub moves forward
PROVIDENCE – A proposal by Farm Fresh Rhode Island for a commercial center and farmers market is expected to be considered by the Providence...
Thundermist Health Center hosts Valentine’s-themed farmers market
WOONSOCKET – Love Your Heart, a Valentine’s Day-themed farmers market, will provide community access to fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as feature local...
BCBSRI grants $218K to anti-obesity programs
PROVIDENCE — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has awarded $218,000 through its BlueAngel Community Health Grants to nine organizations encouraging physical...
RISD, JWU eye local food brand
A budding partnership between neighboring Providence universities may lead to a new food brand designed for purchase by large institutions with lots of mouths...
R.I. receives $276K from federal specialty crop grant program
PROVIDENCE – Six Rhode Island-based groups working to support local agriculture were awarded $187,667 in farm viability grants, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management...
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