We Love Our Farmers!

Why NRG Loves Farm Fresh Market Mobile!
Market Mobile is the newest way for chefs, schools, and grocers to obtain their fresh produce. Market Mobile works in collaboration with Farm Fresh RI, local producers, and local buyers.
An online inventory is set up to let all purchasers know what each farm has available each week (selection, quantity, and price). Purchasers choose what they want from each farm online, and later in the week, one large truck is packed up with all the produce and delivers orders to each buyer around the state.

Buying local produce is a great step in the push for a sustainable environment and Market Mobile just made it easier, by offering a delivery service. Now, instead of each chef, grocer, or school representative driving to and from the farms to purchase their produce, one round trip around the state is made weekly. Market Mobile not only makes it easier to buy fresh produce, but also reduces the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere in the process. It’s a win-win! For more information on Farm Fresh Market Mobile click here.

Calling All Chefs! Farm-to-Chef Tours this Spring!

Farm Fresh Rhode Island is back in action this spring, sponsoring tours of farms throughout the state, specifically for chefs so they can meet the local farmers and taste the local flavor. This is a great opportunity to get to know the farmers directly. Tours will be held (almost) every Monday and some Tuesdays. Tours are free, but space is limited! Gather your staff and sign up today!

SIGN UP FOR A FARM-TO-CHEF TOUR

All tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and are FREE for chefs and other wholesale buyers. Space may be limited so please RSVP to Jenn at jenn@farmfreshri.org for you and your staff at least 5 days prior.
• May 11: Schartner Farms – Exeter RI
This farm produces acres of some of the most delicious carrots you will ever taste….

• May 17: White Barn Farm – Wrentham MA
Run by Christy Raymond and Chris Kantlehner, young farm is a great example of sustainable growth in our region!

• May 24: Blackbird Farm – Smithfield RI
These guys don’t mess around. Their Angus beef is their pride and joy and they want you to visit so they can share their knowledge with you.

•  June 8: Cooks Valley Farm – Wrentham MA
Warren (Cook) will show you the ins and outs of this 90-acre farm…and we bet you will try something delicious this June day.

• June 15: Wishing Stone Farm – Little Compton, RI
Wishing Stone is the largest organic farm in RI. Come explore all the food that will be put in your CSA, found at the markets, or on Market Mobile!

And in the Fall: Orchards!

•  September 6: Hill Orchards – Johnston RI
This 50 – acre orchard is run by Allan Hill. The trees will be ready for you and you will most certainly be ready for the apple (and peach!) trees!

•  October 5: Barden Family Orchard – North Scituate RI
The Bardens want you to participate in their space with everything in bloom. Join them (and us) for a beautiful tour.