African Alliance of Rhode Island Archives

News Bites: Winner of 2018 Newport Burger Bender / March Madness at the Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market / Norey’s, Newport Named Great American Beer Bar

Posted on March 14, 2018 by David Dadekian

Updates on current local food and drink news in Rhode Island featuring: Winner of 2018 Newport Burger Bender / March Madness at the Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market / Norey’s, Newport Named Great American Beer Bar

News Bites: Wintertime Farmers Market March Madness / Providence Animal Rescue League’s Looking for Culinary Competitors / ProvidenceG Director of Operations

Posted on February 23, 2016 by David Dadekian

Updates on current local food and drink news in Rhode Island featuring: Wintertime Farmers Market March Madness / Providence Animal Rescue League’s Looking for Culinary Competitors / ProvidenceG Director of Operations

2015 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grant Recipients Announced

Posted on May 29, 2015 by David Dadekian

The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) announce the 2015 recipients of the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants Program.

RI DEM News Release: DEM Announces Award of $205,311 in Farm Viability Grants to Enhance and Promote Rhode Island Specialty Crops

Posted on November 1, 2013 by David Dadekian

The Department of Environmental Management has announced the award of farm viability grants totaling $205,311 for projects that will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Rhode Island. The funds are from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant program.