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Every season Edible Rhody celebrates local food of the Ocean State and tells the stories of the farmers, chefs, fishers and food and beverage artisans who work and live here.
From the website, April 7, 2021
Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation
"Our mission is to conduct and support research and education that assists in the achievement of sustainable fisheries through the generation and communication of better information and effective technologies for the benefit of individuals and businesses dependent on commercial fishing, consumers of seafood, and the public good."
From the website, March 30, 2021.
Compost Initiative
This was an informal movement spearheaded by Greg Gerritt, with many other Rhode Islanders contributing. Compost conferences were held for 11 years. The last one, 2019 Compost Conference, was March 14 at RI College.
Community Supported Agriculture
This is not an actual organization, but rather a service many farms and aquaculture businesses offer.
Community Supported Agriculture, often shortened to CSA, is a prepaid subscription to a farm's produce for the season.
Coggeshall Farm Museum
"Coggeshall Farm Museum brings to life the history of middle-class farm families in the late 18th century." Read more...
From the website, March 2, 2019
Casey Farm
One of several historic farms in Rhode Island. Also a site of a summer outdoor farmers' market.
Historic New England
"Historic New England is the oldest and largest regional heritage organization in the nation.
"We engage diverse audiences in developing a deeper understanding and enjoyment of New England home life by being the national leader in collecting, preserving, and using significant buildings, landscapes, archives, stories, and objects from the past to today."
From the website April 8, 2021.
Historic New England preserves two historic homes and two historic farms in RI.