{"id":835,"date":"2016-12-01T12:23:08","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T17:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/extension\/water-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T11:01:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:01:01","slug":"food-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Systems and Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo  \"><div class=\"cl-promo-backdrop-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-backdrop style-brand\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-promo-content\"><div class=\"cl-promo-text\"><h1>Food Systems and Agriculture<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"cl-promo-img-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-img\"><a class=\"cl-promo-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext-draft\/programs-services\/food-systems\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/tomato-2556426_1280.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Programs\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-programs\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-12793\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12793\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/\">All<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12788\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12788\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/water\/\">Water<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12789\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12789\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/energy\/\">Energy<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12791\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12791\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/land\/\">Land<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12792\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12792\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/\">Food &amp; Ag<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11723\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11723\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/healthy-lifestyles\/\">Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13822\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-13822\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/\">4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/aquaculture\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/nature-2570617_1280.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Aquaculture Extension<\/h2><p>Information on sustainable practices in marine and freshwater fish, shellfish, algae, and aquatic plant crops<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/afsfp\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/oyster-farm-tour-2.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>RI Agriculture and Food System Fellows Program<\/h2><p>Experiential learning opportunity for undergraduates at URI and CCRI interested in food system careers<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/foodrecovery\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/apples-1004886_1920.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Food Recovery for RI<\/h2><p>Educational program to address food waste and food insecurity at the community level<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/foodsafety\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/washing-hands-4940148_1280.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Food Safety Education Program<\/h2><p>Resources for food processors, retail food service, growers, gardeners, and consumers<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/vegetable-production\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/broccoli-5904954_1280.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Vegetable and Fruit Production<\/h2><p>Supports commercial growers of all scales with science-based, sustainable, and profitable crop research.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/ipm\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/ring-moth-789125_1280.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Integrated Pest Management<\/h2><p>Local and regional pest management resources and pest updates for growers<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/mgp\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/hands-5618238_1280.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Master Gardener Program<\/h2><p>Educating volunteers in environmentally sound garden practices to support healthy, vibrant communities<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/sheepngoat\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/lamb-2216160_1280.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Small Ruminant Parasites<\/h2><p>Research and educational information on parasite control in sheep and goats<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pse\/research\/pesticide-safety-education-program\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/farmer-man-spraying-tree-with-manual-pesticide-sprayer-against-insects-spring-garden_106029-1619.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Pesticide Safety Education Program<\/h2><p>Preparatory training for green-related industry practitioners interested in pesticide applicator licensing<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/services\/pdl\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/53055590529_88cce76c24_o-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Plant Diagnostic Laboratory<\/h2><p>Insect, plant and turf disease diagnostic service open to all<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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