Tag Archive | Food Reform
Bad Winter Can’t Freeze Aquidneck Growers Market Growth
Newport, R.I. __ The Newport Vineyards hosts the Aquidneck Growers Market every Saturday and has survived the harshest New England Winter on record. Despite set backs with snowfall which delayed farming and maple syrup production, the farmers Market continues to grow.
Aquidneck Beef Provides a Local Organic Option
Portsmouth R.I __ Organic food is not only grown in the ground, but can also graze upon it. There are ways farmers can treat their livestock which can be considered organic. At Aquidneck Farms, they grow cows for slaughter but by feeding the cows grass rather than corn and allowing the cows room to roam, their product is considered to be healthier, wholesome and a local organic option.
RWU Composts It’s Organic Waste
Bristol R.I. __ Foregoing traditional practices of sending all organic and inorganic waste to the landfill, Roger Williams University is instead paying to have it composted.
Green Grocer the Only “Quality” Food Source Within 30 Minutes
Though only the size of a CVS, the Green Grocer in Portsmouth has worked for eight years to provide “quality” food. Focusing primarily in organic food, the store stands of one of only store within a 30 minute driving range of Roger Williams university. Organic food is a growing market with stores like Trader […]
Navigating the Ocean State 