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Lead your FSA – Educating Rhode Island’s Ag Community
By Leila Naylor, Rhode Island Farm Service Agency Finding Satisfaction in Farming Vincent J. Confreda began his farming career at the age of nine. Farming since 1922, Confreda Farms is one of the oldest and largest commercial vegetable farms in … Continue reading
Rhode Island Women in Agriculture Connect for Success
By: Leila Naylor, Rhode Island FSA Administrative Specialist Started a few years ago, the Rhode Island Women in Agriculture conference was a great way to bring together women farmers from across the state to talk tips and tricks of the … Continue reading
Lessons Learned in France Inspire Rhode Island Farmer
By Leila Naylor, Rhode Island FSA Administrative Specialist Christina Dedora, owner of Blue Skys Farm, grew up in Smithfield, Rhode Island, and moved to France in 1993. During her time there, she worked on a farm, learning about organic agriculture … Continue reading
Rhode Island Oyster Farmer Grows with Local Market
By Cassie Bable, Public Affairs Specialist, FSA Office of External Affairs Beginning farmer Jules Opton-Himmel left his New York desk job to start his oyster operation, Walrus and Carpenter Oysters. The business venture started seven years ago and today, Opton-Himmel’s oysters … Continue reading
Clean Energy, Ag Education Tops Rhode Island Job Forum Discussion
Clean energy production and improving agriculture through education were several solutions Rhode Island residents said could help improve job growth in the state during a jobs forum held last month.
Apples Don’t Fall Far from the Tree
By Leila Naylor, FSA, Rhode Island Meet siblings Allison Jaswell Molis and Chris Jaswell, fourth–generation owners and operators of Jaswell’s Farm located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, the state’s Apple Valley. The farm consists of 80 acres, 20 of which are … Continue reading
Creating Opportunities for Farm and Sea
By Leila Naylor, FSA, Rhode Island Meet Catherine Puckett, a lifelong mariner and seasoned shellfish farmer of Block Island, Rhode Island. She began her journey working for Block Island Shellfish Farm before purchasing the operation 13 years later. A single … Continue reading
Family Dairy Shows Resiliency in Uncertain Times
By: Leila Naylor, FSA, Rhode Island Meet the multi-generational family owners of Wright’s Dairy Farm and Bakery, one of the oldest dairy operations in Northern Rhode Island. They focus on cow comfort, value-added products, and accommodating the needs of their … Continue reading
Keeping the Momentum
By Leila Naylor, FSA Ian and Stesha Campbell are siblings and owners of Mooresfield Oyster Farm located in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Ian starts off every morning commercial fishing, followed by an afternoon of helping his sister tend to their oyster … Continue reading
Oyster Farmer Raises the Bar
By Leila Naylor, Rhode Island Farm Service Agency Perry Raso is the owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, where he serves oysters and vegetables fresh from his farm. This farm-to-table restaurant shucks thousands of oysters year-round … Continue reading