a strong food system supports

RHODE ISLAND'S ECONOMY, CULTURE, & PEOPLE

RHODE ISLAND'S FOOD STRATEGY

Relish Rhody is a State-led, interagency strategy to improve the food system in Rhode Island. In addition to State-level leadership, the food strategy is informed by a robust network of community partners across sub-sectors who are engaged in and energized by this effort. Designed to be an action plan, the strategy takes a holistic view of the state’s food system recognizing the ramifications to public health as well as the economic impact, cultural importance, and environmental necessity of a thriving food system.

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RI Food System Fast Facts

63,000 of jobs are food related

$58 million yearly sales in farm products

$58 mil farm products sales

$12 billion in food sales a year

57,000 acres of farmland

Squid is 46% of landings

1,043 farms

$103.3 million seafood industry

20% of state's GDP is food business

31% of RI households are food insecure

RI Food In The News

Jul 27

Food for Thought: Create New England Regional Food System That Addresses Climate Crisis, Feeds Every

Arobust regional food system that would provide much of New England’s sustenance is a must if...

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Jun 6

Sly Fox Den Too Chef Sherry Pocknett Wins James Beard Best Chef: Northeast Award

The Indigenous chef explains the foraged, hunted and fished ingredients that make up her Native...

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May 9

Rhode Island ARPA Support Grant Awardees

This program, established with $20 million from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery...

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Apr 21

Union Station Food Hall Plans Moving Forward

Plans are moving forward to turn the lower level of Providence’s historic Union Station into...

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