An online forum for agriculture in the New England, free and open to the public
Efforts are underway to implement an actionable vision for food in our state.
A voluntary program for growers, part of a nationwide food safety effort.
Learn about efforts to identify and promote seafood landed in Rhode Island by commercial fishermen, as well as seafood grown in Rhode Island waters by commercial farmers.
Odds are good there's a farmers' market, roadside stand, or CSA very close to you. Let us help you find them!
DEM is working closely with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on monitoring and surveilling highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Learn more
Help Is On the Way! DEM Division of Agriculture and the Center for Mediation and Collaboration are partnering to launch a mental health and wellnessprogram for farmers, commercial fishers, and workers in forestry-related industries. Learn More
DEM's Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) Program has confirmed that Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive pest targeting plants and trees, has been detected for first time in Rhode Island. Learn more and report sightings
Find locally grown food including pick-your-own orchards, pumpkin patches, turkey farms, and more! Find RI Grown Food
From March 1 through April 15, eligible Rhode Island seniors can sign up to receive a free box of fresh produce with a value of $20 for the first round of the new bulk purchase program. Produce will be provided by local farmers and delivered by Farm Fresh Rhode Island (FFRI) at the sign up locations on a specified delivery day. Each box will also contain nutrition, recipe, and storage information provided by URI SNAP-Ed Nutrition Program for the produce received. Learn more
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Do Not Plant Unsolicited Seeds. Do Not Throw Unsolicited Seeds In The Trash. Residents across Rhode Island have reported receiving unsolicited packages that appear to have originated in a foreign country and contain seeds. USDA Resource: Buying and Selling Plants and Seeds Online
About Us
Consisting of six primary program areas, the Rhode Island Division of Agriculture works to sustain, promote and enhance Rhode Island's agricultural viability today and for generations to come.
