RI Grown: Grower Resources
The RI Grown program aims to help growers distinguish their products grown here in the Ocean State to consumers and wholesale buyers. The RI Grown logo can be used for general marketing of Rhode Island grown and produced foods and products such as vegetables, fruit, herbs, honey, nursery plants, cut flowers, milk, eggs, and meat. A Certified GAP logo is also available for foods produced by growers who participate in the Good Agricultural Practices.
We encourage growers to use the logo to distinguish their products grown in Rhode Island. For farms that participate in the program, we offer a range of promotional materials, and a listing on our interactive farm map and website. The RI Grown logos can also help consumers more easily identify local agriculture products on storefronts, websites, and social media, advertisements, and other materials to enhance the professionalism of the brand.
Sign up to use the RI Grown marketing materials
RI Grown Logo Toolkit
Please use our online sign-up form to receive the RI Grown digital toolkit. The digital toolkit includes logo files in various sizes and applications, as well as a guidance document on how to use the logo. A limited supply of market bags, stickers, and other promotional materials is available. Please see the automated sign-up email for information on how to request these materials for your RI Grown registered farm.
Latest News & Updates
Highlights from this week's newsletter:
- Successful Food Product Development for New Food Businesses Virtual Course
- Free Water Quality Testing Available to Registered Produce Farms;
- RI Food Policy Council Survey
- RIDEM Division of Agriculture & Forest Environment Seasonal Position Postings and more!
Quick Links
- Produce Safety Program
- FSMA - On-Farm Readiness Review
- RI Water Testing Program
- Farmland Preservation
- Agriculture Grant Opportunities
- Nursery Licensing, Inspection & Certification
- Organic Certification
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification
- Apiary Certification
- Pesticides Program
- Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS)
- Animal Health - Livestock
- Animal Health - Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Get Fresh, Buy Local!
The RI Grown program was first launched in 2009, with the statewide "Get Fresh. Buy Local." marketing campaign. The RI Grown program aims to help growers distinguish their products grown here in the Ocean state. The use of the RI Grown logo seeks to heighten recognition and highlight Rhode Island grown products to both consumers and wholesale buyers.
The benefits of eating RI Grown are many. Supporting local farmers ensures our future food security. Minimizing the transportation of food preserves fossil fuels, drastically reduces pollution, and can eliminate much of the final cost to the consumer. Buying direct enables consumers to see just exactly where their food comes from for health and peace of mind. And, of course, the ability to get the freshest of fresh produce is no small factor.
Additional Grower Resources
Agricultural producers who are moving equipment over the road may be required to first get a permit through the RI Department of Transportation. Please find more information on permits and whether a permit is required by going to this site. If you have looked at the information on this site and are unclear whether a permit is required please contact Samuel Hawkes at Samuel.Hawkes@dot.ri.gov or (401) 563-4582 with any questions. Visit the RIDOT permitting website at https://www.ri.gov/DOT/osow/