Get to Know Your Farmers

Founded in 1913 by a group of local Rhode Island apple orchardists, the Rhode Island Fruit Growers Association is celebrating their 100th anniversary this summer with the 2013 Farm Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt will consist of visiting dozens of local farms and talking to the farmers to guess which picture clue represents their farm. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet your local farmers and delve into Rhode Island’s fast-growing agricultural industry. This year, there are 28 farms participating in the state-wide scavenger hunt, including Wakefield’s Carpenters Farm, Langworthy Farm Winery in Westerly and Windmist Farm in Jamestown. It’s a great excuse to take a day off, explore some of Rhode Island’s quaint, rural back roads and indulge in fresh, local produce, all while working toward a grand prize. To participate, just stop by any of the participating farms to pick up a copy of the farm map and clues. For a list of participating farms, and to learn more about the Rhode Island Fruit Growers Association visit them online.