RI Grown: Grower Resources

Local grower holding an RI Grown bag

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, caught, and produced foods and products defined by USDA as specialty crops. Certified Organic and Certified GAP logos are also available for foods produced by growers who participate in these programs.

We encourage growers to use the logo to spotlight and 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.

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.

Sign up to use the RI Grown marketing materials
RI Grown hat
RI Grown bumper sticker
Reusable shopping bag with the RI Grown logo

Thank you for your interest in the RI Grown marketing campaign! The RI Grown logo is used for general marketing of Rhode Island grown, caught, and produced foods and products. The logo helps audiences easily identify local agriculture products on storefronts, websites, advertisements, and other materials to enhance the professionalism of the brand. Please familiarize yourself with the logo style guide and terms of use.

Terms and Provisions

  1. The RI Grown Logo (hereinafter referred to as the “logo”) is subject to the full ownership of, and control by, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and is made available for use only via the express written permission of the Department.
  2. The logo may only be used for the purpose of identifying and promoting RI Grown Specialty crops. No other product may be identified by, associated with, or promoted with the logo.
  3. The logo can be used by anyone to identify or promote Rhode Island farm products.
  4. Users are responsible for ensuring that the logo is only applied to packaging that contains RI Grown products and any informational or promotional materials associated therewith for a variety of promotional purposes. Such uses may include but are not limited to retail display cases, advertising, websites, informational and promotional materials, and menus.
  5. The participant shall not register or file a trademark or copyright application to register the logo or a name substantially similar thereto.
  6. The participants shall comply with all Federal, State, local, and municipal laws and ordinances directly related to products on which the seal is used or the growing of its ingredients.
  7. In the event the participant no longer satisfies the RI Grown program qualifications, they shall a) immediately notify the department of the change in status and b) cease the use of the logo.
  8. Any alteration or modification of the logo is prohibited.
  9. I understand that as a participant in the RI Grown program and my business will be identified as a program participant and on the RIDEM RI Grown website unless I notify the department in writing that I do not want the business identified on the site.

Please use our online sign-up form to receive the RI Grown digital toolkit and if you're interested in additional marketing materials.

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.

 

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