The RI Farm to School Network, in partnership with the RI Division of Agriculture, RI Department of Education, Farm Fresh Rhode Island, and Commerce RI, was proud to host our annual event designed to connect local food producers with buyers for RI’s K-12 schools, colleges, and Early Education providers.

Thank you to everyone who came out for an afternoon of networking, learning, and building relationships. This free event was open to all farmers, fishers, local food producers, foodservice and business managers interested in expanding their connection to local food and local school markets.

As a group, we…

Learned about the logistics of selling to schools, colleges, and Early Care Education (ECE) centers in engaging sessions
Shared challenges and opportunities with other producers and buyers to help shape the future of RI’s Farm to School movement
Shared farms and businesses directly to school and college buyers in one-on-one matchmaking sessions
Networked with potential partners to build lasting relationships
Helped increase the amount of local, delicious food served in Rhode Island’s schools

…all to help increase the amount of local, delicious food served in Rhode Island schools!