2019 RIFB Annual Meeting

Join us November 21 for our 2019 RIFB Annual Meeting. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. At 10:30 Paul Molesky, AFBF Young Farmer & Rancher Chair, speaks about Young Ag Professionals & the Future of Farming. Stay for Lunch & an Ice Cream Social, followed by a Chef Demonstration. After our Business Meeting, enjoy the Social Hour before Dinner.

For more information and to register (all events are free except for dinner!) click here or call the office at 401-385-3339.

RI DEM Produce Safety Portal

RIDEM  Produce Safety Portal

The Division of Agriculture aims to aid growers in navigating the Produce Safety Rule. Use the above link to go to the RI DEM Produce Safety Portal, or start at our FSMA Links page.

2019 Farm Products Raffle!

2019 RIFB Farm Products Raffle

For our 2019 Raffle to benefit our RIFB Scholarship program, we will offer 3 chances to win for each $5 ticket! Our three prizes will be $500, $300 and $200 in RIFB Member Farm’s Gift Certificates. To buy tickets, come visit our booth at  Foster Old Home Days July 26-28, ERI 4-H Fair August 3 & 4 or Washington County Fair August 14-18.  You can also stop by our office and purchase tickets.  For more details, click to visit the raffle page or contact the office at 401-385-3339.

Helpful Links

RI Farm Service Agency

The Farm Service Agency traces its beginnings to 1933, in the depths of the Great Depression. Today, FSA’s responsibilities are organized into five areas: Farm Programs, Farm Loans, Commodity Operations, Management and State Operations. The agency continues to provide America’s farmers with a strong safety net through the administration of farm commodity programs. FSA also implements ad hoc disaster programs. FSA’s long-standing tradition of conserving the nation’s natural resources continues through the Conservation Reserve Program. The agency provides credit to agricultural producers who are unable to receive private, commercial credit. FSA places special emphasis on providing loans to beginning, minority and women farmers and ranchers. Its Commodity Operations division purchases and delivers commodities for use in humanitarian programs at home and abroad. FSA programs help feed America’s school children and hungry people around the globe. Additionally, the agency supports the nation’s disabled citizens by purchasing products made by these persons. To go to the RI FSA site, click here.