EDUCATION ...
FOOD SAFETY ...
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw chicken
As of Monday, 92 people infected with Salmonella have been reported from 29 states
JOINT EFFORT ...
Farm Credit awards efforts to promote agriculture
Groups provided funding to 18 organizations for efforts to support new farmer initiatives
THEFT ...
Turkey, piglet stolen from family farm
Someone stole the animals from Confreda Farms in Cranston on Monday night
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ...
Seminar covers winter growing strategies
NOFA/RI announces advance growers seminar on feeding people year-round
UPCOMING EVENT ...
NOFA/RI announces panel discussion, Oct. 21
Hear from four knowledgeable farmers with 45 years of combined experience
HEALTHCARE ...
Open enrollment is about to begin
Agri-Services Agency has created a list of frequently asked questions on health insurance
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ...
ERME announces grants for educational projects
University of Delaware-based USDA center awards 10 grants for projects across region
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
Webinar on pasture & forage crop insurance
Learn about the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Rainfall Index crop insurance program
OPEN ENROLLMENT ...