Over 7,100 lbs of produce were distributed to URI students this Fall. A huge thank you to the URI farms, farm staff, student team members, volunteers, CHS and CELS who make this program possible! If you’d like to be part of the farm, market or communications team next year, apply below! See you all in Fall 2026, big things happening!
YES, IT’S FREE!!
The Free Farmers Market (FFM) offers all students access to fresh, locally-grown produce from URI farms.
How does it work ?
It is open to all URI students! There is no proof of income required to participate. If you are a URI undergraduate or graduate student, the program is for YOU!
Join us in supporting URI’s three-pronged land-grant mission of education, research, and outreach—all with a focus on practical service to support a healthier campus community through fresh, easily accessible, free food for everyone. Each week the three URI farms contribute fresh produce and eggs all harvested and collected less than 1 mile away from campus, less than 24 hours prior to distribution.
Harvest is on Wednesdays and produce is distributed on Thursdays on the Quad to serve central campus and Mackel/Tootell to serve west campus and commuter lots. While supplies last!
Supported by the URI Teaching Gardens and Farms, Health Services, Department of Nutrition, Dining Services, and Cooperative Extension. Read about our program in Rhody Today!
Aligned with URI’s Land Grant Mission
Promoting education through awareness of sustainable agriculture, local food systems, healthy eating, food preparation and recipe information.
Supporting research by showcasing the output of URI’s farms and integrating student led program evaluation for success, impact and improvement.
Fostering outreach by making fresh, local produce accessible to all students, which strengthens community ties and addresses food access and insecurity.
When is it?
THE MARKET SOUTH: THURSDAY: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (Quad) or while supplies last
THE MARKET WEST: THURSDAY: 2:30 – 4:00 pm (Outside Mackal/Tootell) or while supplies last
If it rains? Fogarty Hall
FOLLOW US!
@urifreefarmersmarket for up the minute updates, supplies, lines, recipes, produce previews, etc!
Fall 2025 Impacts
Over 7,100 lbs of produce were distributed to URI students this Fall. A huge thank you to the URI farms, farm staff, student team members, volunteers, CHS and CELS who make this program possible!