Monday, March 17, 2014

March 19 forum and other events by the RI Food Policy Council

Food Matters 2014 Topics and Dates
Please mark your calendars for the 2014 Season of Food Matters, the Community Conversation series put on by the Rhode Island Food Policy Council.

Register Now for the March Food Matters, 3/19 in Burrillville:  REGISTER
 
Food Matters 2014 Community Conversation Series:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 6 - 8 p.m.
“The Future of the Rhode Island Landfill:  What Will It Mean for Food Waste?”

Host, Krystal Noiseux, RI Resource Recovery Corporation
Burrillville Middle School, 2220 Broncos Highway, Harrisville, RI
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May 2014  6 - 8 p.m.
“How to Grow a Local Food System: RI-Based Food Businesses Share Their Stories”


Co-Hosts, Melina Packer, Chair RIFPC Thriving & Just Economy Work Group & Brian Goldberg, RISD

Location TBD


September 2014, 6- 8 p.m.
“From Ocean to Table in the Ocean State:  Connecting RI Fishers with RI Consumers”

Host, Ross Pearsall, Ocean State Fresh
The Seamen’s Institute, Newport


November 2014, 6 - 8 p.m.
“Hungering for Healthy: Increasing Food Access Through Alternative Distribution”

Host, Kayla Ringelheim, Farm Fresh RI & Chair, RIFPC Access Work Group
Location: Hope & Main