Food and The Environment

10 Sims Avenue,Providence RI 02909

04 October, 2022

Description

Explore the tastes and characters of our local food system. Special guests working in RI’s farming and food industries will join us to share their perspectives and have fun with us as we cook and enjoy locally grown dishes together. *This class is geared for adults and youth ages 16+. October 4: Food and The EnvironmentSpecial Guests:Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT)Big Train FarmWhat We'll Cook & Eat:We will be hands-on cooking a delicious recipe made with fresh, local ingredients from Big Train Farm and the urban growers of Southside Community Land Trust.What We'll Learn:History of land use and land access in Rhode Island — who has access to growing?How climate change is affecting our ability to grow foodGrowing practices that are climate-friendly from a farmer using these practicesHow to identify growing practices you want to supportHow to get involved with supporting local food systems*We want to ensure this workshop is accessible to all. We offer a sliding scale for those who request one. Please contact [email protected] if this cost is prohibitive.