Rhode Island Agriculture

Consisting of six primary program areas, the Agriculture section of RIDEM's Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment works to sustain, promote and enhance Rhode Island's agricultural viability today and for generations to come.

Introducing Rhode Island's Farm Ranch Stress Assistance — Farm Ranch Stress Assistance Network RI (FRSAN RI) Help Is On the Way! DEM Division of Agriculture and the Center for Mediation and Collaboration are partnering to launch a mental health and wellness program for farmers, commercial fishers, and workers in forestry-related industries.

several eggplants — The RI Produce Safety Portal is now LIVE for online registration and online submission of PSR exemption applications

hands holding apples — Become GAP Certified Sign-up for the RI GAP/PSR training waitlist to find out when new training dates become available!

lanternfly on a branch — Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive pest targeting plants and trees, has been detected for first time in Rhode Island.

basket of beets, carrots and other vegetables — Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: 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.

person carrying try of fruit that includes bananas and apples — Find resources and inspiration for RI institutional food buyers and sellers with the Wholesale Readiness Resource Bank

Person looking at a apples at a stand at a Farmer's Market — Find Locally-Grown Fruits and Vegetables from Rhode Island Farmers

illustration of covid virus — COVID-19 Resources for RI Farmers

Grower Resource: The Legal Food Hub of the Conservation Law Foundation connects income–eligible farmers, food businesses, and the organizations that support them to FREE legal services for a wide range of legal issues

several sheep — Harvesting Rhode Island
TV series spotlights state’s farms, unusual crops

Farm Fresh RI NE Ag Exchange — NE Ag Exchange
An online forum for agriculture in the New England, free and open to the public

Relish Rhody grass with anchor made up of fork and spoon — Rhode Island Food Strategy
Efforts are underway to implement an actionable vision for food in our state.

Rhode Island Farm to Institution by the numbers — FINE Metrics Dashboard
Farm to Institution New England report and statistics

GAP Grower Certification Program
A voluntary program for growers, part of a nationwide food safety effort.

RI Seafood
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.

women smiling next to produce stand — Local Foods
Odds are good there's a farmers' market, roadside stand, or CSA very close to you. Let us help you find them!

News & Highlights

LASA Grant Program

The Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grant Program provides grants that directly benefit and strengthen the local food system in Rhode Island. The RIDEM Division of Agriculture will award between $550,000 and $600,000 in this grant round. View the latest grant awards. Learn more

Avian Influenza

DEM is working closely with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on monitoring and surveilling highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Learn more

Farm Ranch Stress Assistance Network RI (FRSAN RI)

Help Is On the Way! DEM Division of Agriculture and the Center for Mediation and Collaboration are partnering to launch a mental health and wellness program for farmers, commercial fishers, and workers in forestry-related industries. Learn More

Spotted Lanternfly

DEM's Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) Program has confirmed that Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive pest targeting plants and trees, has been detected in Rhode Island. Learn more and report sightings

Get Fresh, Buy Local!

Find locally grown food including pick-your-own orchards, pumpkin patches, turkey farms, and more! Find RI Grown Food

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Eligible Rhode Island seniors can sign up to receive a free box of fresh produce provided by local farmers. Learn more

Receipt of Unsolicited Seeds

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

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